Publications
Papers & Presentations
Improving Company Profits Through Productivity Gains – ‘Petroleum Technology Quarterly’ (PDF)
World-Class Shutdowns and Turnarounds – ‘World Refining’ (PDF)
Turnaround & Project Insights : E-Newsletter
Project Assurance periodically publishes “Turnaround and Project Insights ” newsletter to share the important turnaround planning and management topics.
Recent topics covered in our newsletters include:
Work Scope Management (PDF)- Strategic Turnaround Planning (PDF)
- Fixed – vs Reimbursable Contracting (PDF)
- Strategies for Critical Resources (PDF)
- Productivity Improvement Plans (PDF)
World-Class Turnaround Management
Reliability Driven and Business Focused
A. Bobby Singh, President
Project Assurance, Inc.
Houston, Texas – USA
$125 only (412 Pages. Illustrated)
Full of innovative strategies, modern planning techniques and practical approaches, the book is ideal information source for those involved in managing plant shutdowns and turnarounds. It’s systematic turnaround management process ensures the early involvement of stake holders, resulting in common focus, team effort and optimized resource utilization. The book offers solutions to balance the demanding business priorities and plant’s operational need. Full of insights and valuable tips it will make your turnarounds more efficient, enjoyable and stress-free.
Some of the book features include:
- Practical solutions to chronic problems that have historically undermined turnaround success
- Best processes, practices and lessons learned from pacesetter turnarounds
- Timely work scope development and selection of most qualified contractors
- Strategies to create synergistic work environment by eliminating departmental barriers and conflicts
- Accelerated implementation techniques to achieve turnaround cost and schedule improvements of 10-25%
