Project Management
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Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC)
An EPC firm knowledgeable in construction should be able to work with the owners to develop a validation master plan at the onset of the project and incorporate the plan into the project estimate, schedule, and quality control. The EPC firm has complete responsibility for the project from start to finish. Project scope and estimates are developed by the EPC firm. The project schedule and project budget are known before the project enters detail design or construction phases. All design and construction scope and budget risks are passed to the contractor. EPC project delivery offers the tightest integration of activities during the construction process through a structured and disciplined approach. In addition, communication among the design, procurement, and construction teams begins immediately. The EPC model helps align team members for optimal project performance. This often results in a collaborative, value-based construction process. EPC delivery is typically used for process or equipment driven projects. The EPC model reduces project risks for the owner, delivers predictable results, and maximizes the effectiveness of capital planning.
Project owners often engage a third party company to provide oversight on their behalf to the EPC and overall project execution.