Planning, Estimating, and Control of Chemical Construction Projects: 29 (Cost Engineering) - Hardcover

"From the Foreword... ...update[s] and extend[s] the coverage of [the] outstanding First Edition to incorporate an even wider perspective of state-of-the-art, business-driven capital project delivery processes and techniques....Unlike many other books on this subject this is clearly an excellent, convenient, self-contained reference for hands on practitioners....with clear examples and a valuable database of frequently used metrics. A must reference for today's lean and mean capital project practitioner. Louis J. Cabano, President PATHFINDER, LLC Cherry Hill, New Jersey This second edition...is a major revision and expansion over the highly successful first edition. New as a co-author is William C. Cole who brings additional perspectives to the book from his experience in major chemical process industry construction....new chapters are a substantial improvement to what was already an excellent reference." ---International Cost Engineering Council, 2001

Contains added chapters emphasizing the importance of choosing the correct project and defining project goals. Stresses the need for adequate front end loading (FEL) and outlines the responsibility of the venture manager in project selection. Provides updated case studies and examples on technical evaluation criteria, construction progress monitoring, offshore estimating, and more. The authors discuss such topics as initial involvement and plan of action, process design, regulatory compliance, risk analysis, project execution plan/master project schedule, estimating, contracting, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, project control, contracts administration, communications, and plant start-up.