Internal planning for construction projects has far-reaching advantages over external planners. We explain which ones.
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Internal planning for construction projects has far-reaching advantages over external planners. We explain which ones.
Contracts with EPC companies offer an enormous advantage for project investors and plant owners, especially for more complex projects. This is because EPC enables more effective risk management and a sustainable increase in efficiency when operating a plant. However, choosing an EPC company is not an easy decision. After all, there are numerous nuances and requirements that can influence which partner is the right one for a project. Whether projects are to be planned in-house or externally also plays a key role here.
While some EPC companies rely on external planning for all projects, GOLDBECK SOLAR believes that in-house planning is the best option. “Our experience from more than 1,000 successfully completed projects in 15 countries shows us that external planning always means more coordination requirements and interface management as well as a lengthy construction and follow-up phase,” says Tobias Schüßler, COO at Goldbeck Solar GmbH.
For customers, there is also the risk that some of the experience or product information taken into account in external planning is either outdated or not suitable for the project-specific requirements. At the same time, there is an increased risk that conflicts can quickly arise between planners and project or construction managers from different companies, resulting in errors for which external planners do not want to be held liable. In-house planning is therefore essential for GOLDBECK SOLAR, especially for complex projects. “Our internal planning teams are in daily contact with all departments in order to take current experience and product strategies into account,” explains Ralf Steinheiser, Processing Manager for International Projects at Goldbeck Solar GmbH. “This means we always know the current requirements and can quickly evaluate, plan and implement changes to projects. This doesn’t really work with external planning.”
“Our experience has shown us how important in-house planning is for the smooth implementation of solar projects. After all, many small details make a huge difference in the end. Planning plays a key role in determining the quality of the construction project. It is not uncommon for satisfied customers to want the same project team for their follow-up projects,” summarizes Christian Hödtke, Head of Technical Standards and Applications at Goldbeck Solar GmbH. The planning team at GOLDBECK SOLAR takes the necessary time to plan “integrally”. It is in constant communication with the construction and project management as well as the selected manufacturers. From planning to realization, the project should be as technically and economically optimal as possible for the customer. For GOLDBECK SOLAR as an EPC company, internal planning is a very important component in achieving this.
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