The Challenge
The client operates a small chemical facility in Tennessee—part of an underserved market where skilled turnaround schedulers are scarce. Facing a critical event, the plant had no time to waste and no in-house SME to rely on. They also lacked access to Primavera licensing, had no available qualified schedulers in the area, and couldn’t justify the cost of bringing someone in under a traditional T&M model. For smaller events like this, even one mistake could derail the schedule and blow the budget.
The Solution
KAP delivered a scheduler remotely through its RPS (Remote Planning & Scheduling) solution. Within three weeks, a highly experienced scheduler built and delivered a full Primavera schedule off-site, eliminating the need for on-site staffing and the overhead that comes with it. Unlike traditional hourly models that rack up costs for travel, downtime, and non-productive hours, RPS eliminates that waste. And because it’s priced by scope, not by the hour, there are no surprise fees for change orders—just predictable, scalable, and efficient scheduling support.
“KAP gave us exactly what we needed—fast, accurate scheduling without the overhead. It saved us time, money, and a lot of stress.”
How KAP Delivered What Others Couldn't
KAP stood out from the competition by addressing every gap the client faced:
- Speed to Support: Delivered full scheduling in 3 weeks vs. the typical multi-month search for on-site talent.
- No Primavera? No Problem: KAP provided licensed access to Primavera and the expertise to use it effectively.
- True Cost Savings: The client saved over 50% compared to traditional scheduling support, avoiding per diem, housing, and unproductive T&M hours.
- Better Focus, Fewer Distractions: RPS schedulers work from KAP’s Houston office, where they're supported by internal systems and uninterrupted by site-based chaos.
- Scalable Unit Pricing: Transparent pricing structure based on scope—no bloated costs as the event grew.
- Experienced Talent: KAP’s RPS model taps into the best Gulf Coast schedulers—people who do this full-time, not as a side task.
Clients who utilize KAP’s RPS for scheduling can expect to save between 50 and 60% on scheduling costs compared to traditional staffing models.
The Result
The client was so impressed by the outcome that they shifted their entire approach. What started as a one-time fix became a long-term strategy: the client now exclusively utilizes KAP's remote scheduling for turnaround events.