Turnarounds are expensive - both in terms of lost production while the process unit is offline and in terms of direct costs for the labour, tools, heavy equipment and materials used to execute the project. They are the most significant portion of a plant's yearly maintenance budget and can affect the company's bottom line if mismanaged.Practical Management for Plant Turnarounds Chapter 1 Turnarounds have unique project management characteristicsProject Vs. Turnaround Breakdown of differences from Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects which make them volatile and challenging.
