Material preparation for newly installed equipment

It should be the construction company that submits the material plan

Let’s talk about our company’s experience: for the projects we work on, it is the installation unit that comes up with a plan for the use of materials. Specific time: 1. The planning for steel structure materials can be slightly delayed compared to that of civil engineering, as the steel structure cannot be installed until the civil engineering foundations are completed. However, it’s not necessary to submit the plan only after the civil construction is completed; the steel structure materials can be delivered once the civil work has started. There’s no need to wait until the civil foundation is finished before bringing in the materials, as this gives the installation team time for prefabrication. 2. Pipeline material planning: In actual construction, the pipeline construction drawings often arrive much later than the structural drawings; even when they come together, they still do not arrive at the site alongside the steel structure materials. Because pipes cannot be installed until the steel structure and equipment are in place. Piping materials can generally be restructured and installed before feeding begins. If feeding starts early, the construction team doesn’t have time to prepare, which wastes space and also increases the risk of material corrosion. One thing to note, however, is that for larger auxiliary pipelines of taller equipment (such as towers), feeding can be carried out in advance; such pipelines can be installed before the equipment is in place, which saves on crane rental costs. 3. Equipment planning: Equipment planning can precede piping and structures, as once the civil works are ready for installation, the equipment is also ready for installation. The specific time can be determined when the civil work begins and the equipment is installed. In short, the arrangement for the delivery of materials should be based on the actual conditions on site; there should be no strict adherence to fixed rules.

In addition to what was mentioned on the 3rd floor, I think the following also needs to be considered: 1. The contract should specify who is responsible for purchasing the aforementioned materials; if it is the construction party that is responsible for the purchase, then the construction party should prepare a plan. 2. Materials must be ordered only after a review of the drawings, in order to improve the accuracy of plans and reduce waste. There should be requirements for design quality. 3. Consider the requirements regarding the total project duration; if there is sufficient time, the construction party should be asked to prepare a plan, which will help reduce errors. If the deadline is tight and the supply cycle is long, a portion can be ordered first.

It’s no problem to place orders for equipment in advance; often, the selection of equipment is determined as soon as the design phase is completed, after which a list can be obtained from the design institute to place the orders. As for orders for bulk steel materials and valves and pipe fittings, they can also be placed before the construction team arrives on site; however, an open-ended contract can be signed with a 10–20% margin left. Once the design drawings have been reviewed and the construction team submits its plan for the main materials, the exact quantities can be determined. This approach ensures both an efficient ordering process and high accuracy. The timing of delivery can then be arranged according to the construction plan and material requirements submitted by the construction team.