How to boost EPC profitability with AVEVA strategies

Agbara Engineering a forward-thinking power delivery engineering firm committed to powering progress and empowering communities, joins WSB, one of the nation’s fastest growing infrastructure engineering and consulting firms. The strategic addition of Agbara enhances WSB’s ability to support the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure for existing and new clients. Morrissey Goodale initiated the transaction and advised Agbara. 📄 Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/e7M4CREd #MergersAndAcquisitions #AE

Hamptons International in Oman provides specialist Plant, Machinery & Equipment (PME) valuations across complex and capital-intensive sectors, including oil & gas, renewable energy, manufacturing, and industrial infrastructure. As the only firm in the Sultanate of Oman capable of valuing technically challenging and operationally sensitive assets, our approach integrates engineering insight with financial and valuation expertise. All PME valuations are prepared in full compliance with the RICS Global Valuation Standards (Red Book), aligned with the International Valuation Standards (IVS) and IFRS 13 – Fair Value Measurement, ensuring transparency, auditability, and consistency for industrialists, businesses, institutional clients, REITs, and investment funds. Our team applies recognised international methodologies, including Depreciated Replacement Cost (DRC), Market Approach, and Income Approach, to deliver defensible and regulator-accepted valuations that meet both financial reporting and strategic asset management requirements. Through extensive sector experience and technical capability, Hamptons International is recognised as a trusted provider of PME valuations for hard-to-value assets, bridging the gap between engineering complexity and financial compliance.

Margins Matter: Smart Cash Flow Practices That Keep EPC Businesses Alive In the EPC world, winning projects is only half the battle. Sustaining margins and managing cash flow is what truly keeps businesses alive. At HEXXA Geo, we’ve learned that profits on paper mean little if cash doesn’t flow on time. Smart cash flow practices make the difference between a thriving business and a struggling one. 1️⃣ Staggered Billing, Timely Collection Billing milestones should reflect actual execution — not just contractual terms. Aligning invoices with on-ground progress ensures healthier liquidity and reduces stress on working capital. 2️⃣ Vendor & Purchase Alignment Cash flow isn’t only about inflows — it’s also about managing outflows. Negotiating supplier credit, synchronizing purchase orders with project stages, and keeping vendor trust intact protects margins. 3️⃣ PBG & Retention Planning Performance Bank Guarantees and retention clauses often lock up large sums. Anticipating these blocks early helps ensure that cash reserves are always prepared. 4️⃣ Avoiding Overheads Creep In EPC businesses, delayed projects and inflated overheads can silently eat into margins. Clear MIS, project reviews, and cost-control measures protect profits even in challenging cycles. 💡 The Hexxa Way We combine financial foresight with execution discipline. Every project is tracked not just for deliverables, but also for margin health, ensuring that growth is both scalable and sustainable. 👉 Because in EPC, turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash flow is reality. #HEXXAGeo #EPC #CashFlow #SmartExecution #FinancialDiscipline #MarginsMatter #SustainableGrowth

Research indicates that many EPC projects tend to exceed their financial limits. Budget overruns can often be attributed to the misalignment of systems, personnel, or planning. However, NESSCO’s integrated approach aims to minimize risks and ensure predictable project delivery. #EPCProjects #CostControl #NesscoSolutions #ProjectDelivery #ConstructionManagement

When every minute counts, efficiency can’t be an afterthought. In many companies, cost calculation processes are real time-consumers – especially when working with large and complex project structures. With the new update, the FACTON EPC Cost Management solution becomes faster, easier, and more transparent – even for complex calculation projects. 1️⃣ Performance boost: Work much more efficiently with large project structures. 2️⃣ Extended Excel import: Integrate functional costs directly from your master data. 3️⃣ More control & usability: Revised dialogs, an optimized context menu, and further comfort features make daily work even more intuitive. The result: More focus on value creation – less time spent waiting. Curious to see how this works in practice? 👉 Vibracoustic demonstrates in our latest case study how they now create cost calculations in just minutes with FACTON. 🔗 Read Case Study now: https://hubs.ly/Q03Prxlj0 #FACTON #EPC #CostManagement #ProductUpdate #Efficiency #Manufacturing

Why Lifecycle Management Matters Now Efficient. Holistic. Forward-thinking. I had the pleasure to speak today at the Construction Equipment Forum 2025 about why equipment decisions are no longer single transactions – they are long-term strategic choices that define profitability, resilience, and sustainability. At #RBGlobal, we believe the future belongs to those who embrace Total Equipment Lifecycle Management — connecting acquisition, utilization, service, and resale through Lifecycle Intelligence. Those who master the lifecycle, master the returns. #CEF25 #ConstructionEquipmentForum #ConstructionEquipment #Baumaschinen #ConstructionMachinery #ConstructionIndustry #FutureOfConstruction #Networking #Exhibition

"Did you know that over 75% of epc projects fail to meet their objectives?" Does EPC really derisk your project? Market pressures are forcing owners to think differently about risk and get creative on delivery models The European power generation project landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Historically, domestic contractors have played a central role in the execution of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.   However, recent years have seen a marked reduction in the number and capacity of local EPC contractors, driven by market consolidation, labor shortages, and increased regulatory complexity around free movement of workers in countries like the UK. In parallel, there has been a notable rise in overseas EPC contractors entering the European market for the first time.   While these entrants bring global expertise and competitive pricing, they often face steep learning curves related to European standards, permitting processes, labour laws, and cultural differences when dealing with local subcontractors.   Financial challenges for European EPC contractors have intensified due to difficulties in project execution. The stretched experienced local subcontractors, rising prices throughout the supply chain, and unpredictable events such as COVID-19 and geopolitical tensions have led to increased costs, delays, and uncertainty. As a result, EPC contracts no longer guarantee project success or derisk the project for the owner; more frequently, clients find themselves in situations where projects become blocked, with amicable resolutions only possible with significant cost overruns.   These market conditions are driving customers to seek alternative ways to execute their projects. The combination of fewer domestic contractors, limited availability of main equipment, and supply chain disruptions is pushing asset owners to extend the life of existing equipment, consider sourcing from the grey market, and adopt alternative execution models such as EPCM.   This evolving environment requires not only asset owners but also project financiers to be more flexible, innovative, and proactive in managing risks and securing project delivery. The insights shared above are grounded in the extensive experience our team has accumulated through delivering project management services and supplying grey market equipment. Over time, this hands-on involvement has enabled us to develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges and execution risks that can arise throughout a project. By having the right project management company and engaging with these complexities from the earliest stages particularly during the conceptual design phase we have refined our ability to anticipate potential issues and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, ensuring smoother project delivery and greater overall success.   #NAESCorporation #NAESProjectServices #CCGT #OCGT #ProjectManagement #Commissioning #EPCM #PowerGeneration #RiskManagement

SME Contractors, this one’s for you 👇 On 10th October, Turner & Townsend will be hosting “Understanding PPN 06/21: Producing a Compliant Carbon Reduction Plan”, an essential session for contractors navigating carbon reduction requirements in public procurement. PPN 06/21 is reshaping the way suppliers bid for major government contracts, requiring a Carbon Reduction Plan and a commitment to Net Zero by 2050. This webinar offers practical, no-nonsense advice on what that really means for SMEs in construction. You’ll gain: - Clear guidance on what PPN 06/21 requires - Practical tools to develop credible Carbon Reduction Plans - Insight into how carbon targets are being embedded in tenders - Opportunities to collaborate and prepare for future bids Andy, our Director, will be joining the discussion, sharing valuable insights from a contractor’s perspective. 🎟 Register for free and get ahead in the journey to net zero: https://lnkd.in/eAh8sVdD #NetZero2050 #CarbonReduction #SustainableConstruction

In EPC projects, timely communication is not just courtesy, it’s a control tool. Even a short delay in a simple email can hold back approvals and deliveries across time zones. A quick, clear reply, even partial will keep trust, momentum, and progress alive. In our business, silence costs more than imperfection.

💼 Vendor Registration: The Smarter Path to Tender Opportunities Even though NIPEX is a recognized and reputable portal for tender and bid invitations in the oil and gas industry, the reality is — it’s not always the easiest route to securing opportunities. In my experience, getting jobs faster and with fewer complex requirements often comes from registering directly with the IOCs (International Oil Companies) and NOCs (National Oil Companies) as an approved vendor. Why? Because direct vendor registration: ✅ Puts your company on the radar of key procurement teams. ✅ Gives you access to restricted or invitation-only tenders. ✅ Builds credibility and trust through direct engagement. ✅ Simplifies communication and speeds up the contracting process. While NIPEX remains an excellent central hub for large-scale bids, diversifying your strategy by registering directly with operators can open new doors and strengthen your visibility in the procurement ecosystem. So if your goal is to position your company for consistent tender invitations — don’t just stop at NIPEX. 👉 Take that next step: register directly with the IOCs and NOCs that align with your service offerings. #Procurement #Tendering #OilAndGas #VendorRegistration #NIPEX #BusinessGrowth #BidManagement