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IAC works with many industrial construction clients in the very early stages of their capital projects. We often help with preliminary design and budgeting. Clients like the appeal of saving money by procuring  many of the larger ticket items themselves. Are the clients really saving money though?

Let’s look at the ricks and challenges of EPC procurement from a couple of different angles and see if it is worth the client purchasing items or if it is better for the EPC contractor (or General Contractor) to purchase them.

What is Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contracting?

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contracting, commonly called EPC Contracting, is sometimes also written as Engineer, Procure, Construct, or simply EPC.  EPC is an acronym widely used in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction.

IAC’s Vice President of Engineering, Tristan Trupka, recently was a guest on the podcast, “Dust Safety Science”. The show discusses process systems and combustible dust safety with host Dr. Chris Cloney (PEng.), an esteemed expert in the field. Dr. Cloney has presented at academic conferences in over five countries, published over 15 peer-reviewed journals, and now focuses on educating industrial workers on best practices for handling combustible dust safely.

What is an EPC Project?  EPC, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, Contracts are quickly becoming one of the most appealing project delivery methods for larger industrial construction projects. Companies often use EPC contractors since these contractors can build an entire facility or plant without requiring the purchasing company to hire additional third parties. Once the project is complete, the contractor turns the site over to the purchasing company; this is also referred to as turnkey construction.

IAC was awarded a turnkey EPC contract for the supply and construction of the independent Reverse Air Baghouse Systems for two direct-current electric arc furnaces (DC-EAF) having a capacity of 210 short tons (190 tons) each and two twin ladle furnaces (LF). Melt-shop Ventilation will include Canopy Exhaust above the EAF(s) and building ventilation. Total Air Volume of 3,300,000 acfm. IAC is building the EAF Dust Handling from the RAFFs to the Rail Car Load-out Silo.

STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. AWARDS INDUSTRIAL ACCESSORIES COMPANY (IAC) A TURNKEY ORDER FOR THE SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF THE ALLOY ADDITIVES & HBI (HOT BRIQUETTED IRON) INTO THEIR ELECTRIC ARC FURNACES (EAF) & LADLE METALURGICAL FURNACES (LMF) AT THE NEW STEEL MELTSHOP TO BE LOCATED IN SINTON, TEXAS.

IAC Engineers & Constructs New Frac Sand Plant in Louisiana 5 weeks early. The plant includes State-of-the-Art Project Controls for Engineering, Procurement and Construction.
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