Ladders are indispensable tools in many workplaces, but they can also be a significant source of injuries if not used correctly. Falls from ladders are a leading cause of workplace injuries, resulting in serious harm and even fatalities. At IPC, we prioritize safety and want to share some essential tips to help you and your…

Fluid Bed Reactor Upgrade Project Details REC Silicon upgraded their Fluid Bed Reactor Facility to supply high purity polycrystalline granular silicon for solar and electronic grade customers. New polishing and annealing equipment, and robotic packaging was installed. The complexity of the construction was considerable. Space allocation, equipment locations, utility routings, control system integration, and contractor/owner…

Granular Lab Project Details IPC provided Program Management and Construction Management services to install a custom designed ISO 5 to ISO 7 Clean Room Laboratory located in the Polysilicon Reactor Building. REC Silicon plant upgrades were implemented to supply a higher purity Metallurgical Grade Silicon.  The Clean Room is used for onsite confirmation testing to…

Silane Afterstripper Upgrade Project Details Program and Construction Management were provided to modify Silane Plants 3 and 4 to increase production of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) grade silane. This included new process equipment, refrigeration skids, and the civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C work. The contractors were managed via Multiple Prime Contracts direct to…

Project Details IPC provided Program Management, Project Management and Construction Management services for multiple projects supporting the restarting of a curtailed Polysilicon Plant. The projects involved upgrades to nearly all areas of the facility, and involved major civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C work. The four projects IPC managed included upgrading the silane afterstripper, installing…

Tasks/Hazards associated with tasks/Mitigation of hazards. To properly fill out a safe work plan, you should: We all know that from time to time while creating safe work plans, we can become complacent, particularly when the tasks are repetitive.  When recognizing this, it’s best to change things up a bit. It seems best when the…

PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – A CASE STUDY Project Owners benefit greatly by having a skilled Construction Professional on their team, providing valuable guidance and services needed in today’s sophisticated construction arena. Industrial Projects Construction (IPC) was the Construction Manager on a greenfield Medium Density Fiberboard project in Willows, CA. We will discuss some challenges that…

THE ILLUSION OF WHOLESALE RISK TRANSFER ON EPC LUMP-SUM CONTRACTS Most adherents of EPC lump-sum contracting for megaprojects argue that the contracting strategy effectuates significant transfer of risk and responsibility from the sponsors to the EPC lump-sum contractor. The facts, however, suggest that this really is not the case. Some lump-sum prime contractors did indeed…