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Managing Valves in EPCM Projects

Engineering, procurement, construction and management (EPCM) is a form of contract agreement between a client (end user) and a contractor. The EPCM contractor is responsible for implementing the various phases of a project, including design, procurement and construction, and providing overall project execution management. Because successful implementation of any project requires balancing cost, quality (scope) and time, successful EPCM means completing a project on time, on budget and with all project requirements met. That translates into a satisfied end user.

Managing Valves in EPCM Projects Part II: More Challenges

VALVE Magazine’s Fall edition ran part I of this article, which addressed the valve challenges faced during the processes involved in engineering, procurement, construction and management (EPCM) projects. This article presents more of the challenges.

2020 Market Outlook: Doing Business in an Unpredictable World

Swinging market conditions, political tensions and trade battles were top-of-mind for the economists and industry experts speaking at this year’s VMA Market Outlook Workshop, Aug. 8-9, 2019 in San Diego.

Pinch Valves: An Uncomplicated Valve with an Important Purpose

Pinch valves are a simple valve design that uses an elastomeric tube forced together or pinched to stop the flow of media. This force can be applied in a variety of ways: Compressed air or fluid can be supplied directly into the valve housing to force the elastomeric tubing closed or a clamp mechanism can be used that is forced closed, from a manual handle or an actuator.

Ten Years and Counting: VMA’s Valve Basics Celebrates the Power of Change

One of the founding members of VMA’s Education & Training (E&T) Committee, Ed Holtgraver (QTRCO), remembers the excitement created by the first Valve Basics Seminar held in Houston a decade ago.