The EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) turnkey approach is gaining momentum in the UK’s engineering sector. Originating in the United States, it offers a comprehensive solution from project inception to completion, minimizing risks, ensuring efficiency, and addressing client needs more effectively. Pioneering this model in the UK, adi Projects, a division of the multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group, is revolutionizing how business is done in the industry.
Ian Hart, business development director at adi Projects, highlights the benefits of the turnkey approach. While many businesses focus on providing solutions in isolation, the turnkey model assumes full project ownership. This single point of contact ensures a comprehensive understanding of the project from the outset, reducing the chances of delays, inconsistencies, and other issues. This approach offers a more tailored solution to meet client needs effectively.
To construct a highly effective turnkey approach, it’s essential to understand the client’s objectives and devise a comprehensive plan. Ian emphasizes the initial step of identifying the client’s requirements. Clients may recognize a problem but often lack the expertise to define the scope of work for a new project. This is where companies like adi Projects step in, offering a user requirement specification that precisely targets the client’s needs. They function as project managers and consultants, ensuring optimal results.
Collaborating with a single entity from the planning and concept engineering stages ensures a complete solution with swift delivery, efficiency, and cost savings. With a diverse team of nearly 1,000 employees, adi Projects and its sister companies offer a wide range of services, covering design, mechanical, control & automation, electrical, and more. This comprehensive approach minimizes risks associated with third-party involvement and improves turnaround time and efficiency, striking a balance between program, quality, and cost.
The popularity of the turnkey model is on the rise in the UK engineering industry, following the US example. Ian notes that it’s a proven solution with clear advantages. Entrusting a single provider to manage an engineering project from start to finish offers a significant return on investment and reduces logistical challenges.
adi Projects’ services extend to manufacturing, providing clients with added control. With multiple divisions collaborating, they serve as a one-stop shop for engineering services, ensuring that clients can rely solely on adi Group throughout their project.
