procurement

A practical guide for chemical plant engineers on evaluating new equipment vendors. Learn why fabricated equipment is a safe starting point, key evaluation steps, and how to build reliable supplier relationships.

Discover why equipment cost estimates in chemical plants often fail. Learn 5 common pitfalls of using past data and how to build more reliable budgets.

Discover how to account for labor costs in Owner’s Engineering. Learn why man-hours matter, how to estimate engineering fees, and strategies to link project investment with staffing needs.

Learn how chemical engineers use the Six-Tenths Rule to quickly estimate equipment costs during early project planning. Includes formula, step-by-step example, and practical limitations.

Estimating piping costs is critical in early project budgeting. Learn practical methods used by chemical plant engineers, including dia-inch metrics and installation cost considerations.

Learn the differences between General Contractor and Separate Contract models in EPC projects. Ideal for plant engineers handling chemical plant construction and project execution.

The Lang Factor is a classic shortcut for estimating total plant CAPEX. Learn how chemical engineers apply it in early project stages, with formula, worked example, and practical limitations.

Learn how to make simple cost estimates for chemical plant projects. This beginner-friendly guide walks through an easy example using a pump installation.

Dia-Inch (DB) is a key metric used in piping cost estimation. Learn what it means, how it’s calculated, and how chemical plant engineers use it in real projects.