July 2017
Trends and Resources
Business Trends: Innovative commissioning and startup technologies for industrial projects
The performance of capital project facility commissioning, startup and initial operations often falls short of expectations, and the opportunity for innovative commissioning and startup technologies has yet to be discussed extensively.
The Authors
Jin Ouk Choi is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. He received his MSE degree and PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Choi’s research interests include construction engineering and project management, pre-project planning, modular construction, automation in construction, advanced scheduling, sustainability of build environments and planning for commissioning and startup.
James T. O’Connor is a Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and the C. T. Wells Professor of Project Management at the University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include value management processes, design effectiveness, project constructability enhancement, project risk management and planning for startup. Dr. O’Connor’s industry experience includes several years in both the public and private sectors. He is active at both the Construction Industry Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers, and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.
Matthew Winkler is a Senior Project Manager in the Design and Construction group at Delta Air Lines. He received his MS degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015.
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