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…