Project Management Insights

ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND TURN-KEY ABILITY SAVES THE DAY – #METALMARKETUPDATE (JANUARY, 2024)

Posted on January 31, 2024

Replacement of Legs on Two Code Vessels. We got a call to help a long-time customer with some repairs stemming from recent inspections on two storage tanks. The Inspection Recommendations…

HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS – #METALMARKETUPDATE (December, 2023)

Posted on January 5, 2024

HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS Would you agree that many of us would like to think we operate at peak performance most of the time? It is a challenge for most high-functioning humans…

Planning & Contingencies – No Room for Winging It!

Posted on December 4, 2023

Planning for an on-site project/turnaround/shutdown/outage is a science as well as an art. Successful project planning is the cornerstone of any organization’s ability to execute tasks efficiently and mitigate potential…

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Posted on October 23, 2023

“TRUST BUT VERIFY” ~Russian proverb, popularized by Ronald Reagan Most field repair companies choose to hire the best leadership and craft. Having top talent in the field on complex projects…

T&M Estimates vs. Quotes – how to avoid projects where change orders are larger than the original contract value.

Posted on September 20, 2023

Anyone reading this newsletter is likely no stranger to the need to get quotes for work that is needed. Whether for a home remodel or a multi-million dollar turnaround, a…

The Importance of a “Clean” Field Project Mobilization – #METALMARKETUPDATE (August, 2023)

Posted on August 24, 2023

The Importance of a “Clean” Field Project Mobilization – Ward has been in business for over 40 years. During that time, we have learned that the combination of our tools…