The Challenge
At this Louisiana-based chemical facility, cost control and resource constraints were becoming a serious obstacle. The site’s existing project controls vendor was shifting top planners to higher-priority locations, leaving the plant with less experienced personnel and inconsistent planning support. With another turnaround on the horizon, leadership needed a more stable, cost-effective solution—but they also couldn’t afford a drop in quality. On top of that, moving planners on and off site presented a logistical headache and added unnecessary overhead to already tight budgets.The Solution
KAP responded to the client’s bid request with a custom Remote Planning & Scheduling (RPS) solution—focused specifically on remote planning support. With a deep bench of experienced planners and familiarity with chemical plant operations, KAP was able to quickly implement an off-site planning solution that integrated seamlessly with the on-site team.
How KAP Delivered What Others Couldn’t
- Cost-Effective Planning Support: Delivered planning services remotely, eliminating housing, travel, and idle time costs.
- Built-in Expertise: KAP’s planners understood the site and its needs from day one—no learning curve, no delays.
- Customizable Data Collection: Leveraged existing assets or sent junior support on-site, avoiding the need to mobilize higher-cost planners.
- No Resource Drain: Unlike the previous vendor, KAP didn’t pull top talent away mid-project.
- Transparent, Scalable Pricing: RPS model billed by scope, not by hours—no bloated costs or change order fees.