procurement From Estimates to Reality: Making Reliable Budgets for Plant Equipment Purchases 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. 2025.08.23 procurement
procurement Understanding Labor Costs in Owner’s Engineering: Estimating the Hidden Factor in Project 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. 2025.08.20 procurement
procurement How to Estimate Equipment Cost with the Six-Tenths Rule (for Beginners) Learn how to quickly estimate the cost of chemical equipment using the Six-Tenths Rule. A simple and useful method for chemical engineers and plant designers. 2025.07.27 procurement
procurement Understanding General Contractors and Separate Contracts in EPC Projects Learn the differences between General Contractor and Separate Contract models in EPC projects. Ideal for plant engineers handling chemical plant construction and project execution. 2022.01.13 procurement
procurement Using the Lang Factor Method for Quick Cost Estimation in Chemical Plants Learn how to use the Lang Factor method for quick cost estimation in chemical plants. Understand its applications, typical values, and limitations to make better engineering decisions. 2021.12.13 procurement
procurement Understanding Cost Estimates in Plant Design: A Simple Example for Beginners Learn how to make simple cost estimates for chemical plant projects. This beginner-friendly guide walks through an easy example using a pump installation. 2021.12.12 procurement
procurement What Is “DB” in Chemical Plants? Understanding the Dia-Inch Estimation Unit Learn what “DB” (Dia-Inch) means in chemical plant piping. A simple guide for beginners explaining how it helps estimate workload and compare pipe tasks. 2021.10.10 procurement