Strategies for Increased Labor Productivity on Downstream Construction Projects

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Feb 20, 2017, 03:00 ET

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) February 20, 2017 -- Those interested reading this complimentary project Q&A whitepaper – you can download here: http://1.petchem-update.com/LP=16135

Improving craft labor productivity will be detrimental to successful project outcomes across North America. With workforce restrictions being regularly quoted as the industry’s number one market issue, Project Directors at leading Owner companies, and Contractors – are being tasked with new and innovative ways to boost productivity and reduce CAPEX.

According to Petrochemical Update, some $135 billion worth of downstream projects are in the pipeline in North America, of which liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects account for 47%, ethylene plants for 34%, methanol 9%, plastics 6%, and other petrochemical derivatives for 4%. These figures were calculated by taking those projects that are likely to go ahead from about $100 billion worth of backlogs and $70 billion in planning.

Tony Salemme at Industrial Info Resources stated that some 163.6 million craft labor hours will be needed at peak, revised up from previous expectations of 160 million hours. The problem is further exacerbated by the cost of labor, which has been rising in the recent past.

Anyone reading the report can expect detailed analysis covering the following areas:

  • How Owner/Contractor collaboration can resolve poor craft labor productivity, which is quickly becoming the biggest expense for downstream projects
  • Innovative strategies Project Managers are delivering to quickly and efficiently address cost and schedule delays on projects
  • How to achieve results quickly and efficiently by implementing proven strategies to relive pressure from productivity threats

The whitepaper features in-depth interviews with:

  • North West Redwater Partnership - Supply Chain Manager, Mike Gordon.
  • Lauren Engineers & Constructors - EVP, Marc van den Boom
  • Amec Foster Wheeler - Director of Chemicals Technology, Paul Rogers
  • Pathfinder LLC – President, Steve Cabano

For more information on the ‘Strategies for Increased Labor Productivity on Downstream Construction Projects’ whitepaper - please contact Emily McMahon on the following email: emily(at)petchem-update(dot)com

Those interested in reading the complimentary report, click here: http://1.petchem-update.com/LP=16135

Emily McMahon, Petrochemical Update, +44 2073757196, [email protected]