The Hidden Cost of Discrepancies Between Design and Field Conditions in Industrial Projects
In industrial projects, delays, rework, and budget overruns are often attributed to factors such as labor shortages, logistical issues, scope changes, or execution challenges. While all of these factors have a real impact, there is a less visible cause that frequently lies at the root of many of these problems: the difference between what is documented in the design and what actually exists in the field. This issue is especially relevant in brownfield projects, such as industrial plant expansions, revamps of existing units, refinery modernization programs, offshore platform interventions, and modifications to facilities that have accumulated decades of operational changes. [...]
