PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Linde Engineering petrochemical plant and construction business leaders will participate at the Northeast US and Canada Petrochemical Construction Conference, to be held June 27-28 in Pittsburgh.
The program will center on overcoming regional challenges to deliver on the Northeast US and Canada's planned petrochemical mega projects.
On Monday, June 27, Paul Dainora, Director of Business Development - Petrochemical Plants at Linde Engineering in Munich, Germany, will moderate the session "Addressing the Shortage in Skilled Craft Labor." The discussion will focus on strategies for scheduling and sourcing a skilled workforce to support planned petrochemical facility construction. Plant owners and contractors will also share their experience in working effectively with the construction workforce to improve retention and develop clear plans to deliver projects on time. "Understanding the regional petrochemical market, forecasts of labor needs and sourcing, retention and scheduling methods are essential to timely delivery and providing the best service to our customers," said Dainora.
"This is a great opportunity to learn from each other and share best construction practices to deliver world-class plants," said Jerry Price, Director of Construction for Linde Engineering North America (LENA). Price will serve as a panellist for "Strategies for Successful Project Execution on Northeast Projects." Attendees will hear from major owners/operators, engineering, procurement and construction companies and consulting firms on the need to work together on major projects to help limit costs and ensure successful project execution and continued industry growth. Insight into what companies are doing to identify, mitigate and manage project risk, resource needs and contracting strategy in today's market place will be shared.
Price has provided insight for Petrochemical Update's white paper "Construction Strategy: Petrochemical Mega Projects, North east US," to be distributed at the conference. Petrochemical Update, a division of FCBI-Energy, is the conference organizer.
About Linde Engineering North America Inc.
Linde Engineering North America (LENA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of The Linde Group, a world leading gases and engineering company. LENA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm that is focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include gas processing, refining, liquefied natural gas (LNG), deep cryogenics, synthesis gas, air separation, and petrochemical plants as well as fired process equipment. For more information, see Linde Engineering North America Inc. online at http://www.leamericas.com.
About The Linde Group
In the 2015 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of USD 19.7 bn ( EUR 17.944 bn) , making it one of the leading gases and engineering companies in the world, with approximately 65,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, see The Linde Group online at www.linde.com
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