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Description

James O. Pennock has compiled 45 years of personal experience into this how-to guide. Focusing on the position of "lead in charge," this book is an indispensable resource for anyone, new or seasoned veteran, whose job it is to lead the piping engineering and design of a project. The "lead" person is responsible for the successful execution of all piping engineering and design for a project, technical and non-technical aspects alike. The author defines the roles and responsibilities a lead will face and the differences found in various project types.

Key Features

Incorporates four decades of personal experience in a How-To guide Focuses on the position of "lead in charge" Includes coverage of topics often ignored in other books yet essential for success: management, administrative, and control responsibilities

Readership

piping engineering management

Table of Contents

Part I -- Roles and Responsibilities:; Ch. 1. Piping; Ch. 2. Engineering Management and other Engineering Disciplines; Ch. 3. Nonengineering Groups; ; Part II -- Project Descriptions:; Ch. 4. Project Types, Terms, and Execution Philosophy; Ch. 5. Grassroots Projects; Ch. 6. Revamp and Rebuild Projects; ; Part III -- Procurement, Pipe Fabrication, and Contracts; Ch. 7. Procurement Responsibilities; Ch. 8. Pipe Shop Fabrication; Ch. 9. Contracts and Construction Work Packages (CWP); ; Part IV -- Project Execution:; Ch. 10. Project Fedinition--Scope of Work; Ch. 11. Estimating; Ch. 12. Scheduling; Ch. 13. Planning and Organizing; Ch. 14. Staffing and Directing; Ch. 15. Controlling Change; Ch. 16. Reporting; Ch. 17. Project Completion; ; Part V -- The Future; Ch. 18. Where Do We Go from Here?; ; Appendices:; Typical Piping Deliverables; The Cradle-to-Grave Concept; Glossary; Suggested Piping File Index; Index

Details

No. of pages:
288
Language:
English
Copyright:
© 2001
Published:
Imprint:
Gulf Professional Publishing
eBook ISBN:
9780080492070
Print ISBN:
9780884153474
Print ISBN:
9780123996602

About the author

James Pennock

Affiliations and Expertise

James O. Pennock, a lead for 39 years at Fluor Daniel, has been responsible for innumerable "cradle to grave" executions of grass roots or revamp projects in refineries, petrochemical and chemical plants.

Reviews

Uniquely focused on the position of "lead in charge", the author of the book, James Pennock-a lead for 39 years at Fluor Daniel, compiles his vast experience into this practical how-to guide. -Chemical Industry Digest
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