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Solutions to improve construction project management and reduce costs for Queiroz Galvão

Queiroz Galvão, a leading global Brazil-based construction company, has implemented Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise solutions to boost construction project efficiency and reduce costs.

Using SmartPlant Materials and SmartPlant Reference Data as part of Intergraph’s SmartPlant Enterprise solutions, Queiroz Galvão has improved and standardized its engineering, procurement, construction and assembly planning processes and the interfaces among them. Additionally, the solutions have enabled contract managers, operations and other tactical/operational departments to create and share reports more easily.

The results of the SmartPlant Materials and SmartPlant Reference Data implementation have provided Queiroz Galvão engineers, designers and planners with control over all project materials throughout the complete project life cycle. To further enhance efficiency, the company has integrated these solutions into its ERP system to create an environment focused on support processes such as cost management, financial, invoicing, project tracking and quality assurance. 

"We needed integrated solutions to more efficiently manage our construction projects," said Leonardo Vieira Freitas, engineering systems coordinator at Queiroz Galvão. "Initially, the SmartPlant Materials and SmartPlant Reference Data solutions were implemented on onshore projects, and they helped us to structure the materials management organizational processes. Based on these results, we will extend the system to all of our industrial assembly projects."

Gerhard Sallinger, Intergraph Process, Power & Marine president, said, "Intergraph's construction industry leadership continues to grow built on the strength and benefits of our integrated SmartPlant Enterprise solutions. Our customers are realizing productivity improvements that provide an important advantage in the intensely competitive global construction market." 

Learn more about Queiroz Galvão's choice here. Learn more about Intergraph's SmartPlant Enterprise solutions here.

Join Intergraph, Jacobs for SmartPlant 3D in Production luncheon at Digital Plant 2010

You are invited to attend a special Intergraph luncheon at Digital Plant 2010 in Houston on Tuesday, March 2, featuring Tom Pearson, Jacobs' Regional Manager of Design Technology. In this presentation, you will hear Jacobs’ story of using SmartPlant 3D in production on the Firebag oil sands mega-project in Western Canada.

Because of limited seating, this luncheon is open to EPC and owner operator representatives only. When you register, you are automatically entered to win a door prize. You could win a Garmin nuvi 255W GPS or one of two RCA portable 7” LCD TV/DVD players to be given away at the luncheon. Seats are limited, so register today.

Improve your subcontractor process management and save time and money

Subcontracts can cost 30% - 40% of your total construction project. Looking for new solutions to increase efficiency and decrease hours spent developing, monitoring and managing your subcontracts is time well spent! 

On Tuesday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CST and again at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Intergraph Webinar Series will continue with the first SmartPlant Materials webinar of 2010, “Intergraph’s SmartPlant Materials Improves Your Subcontractor Process Management and Saves Time and Money”.

This webinar will discuss Intergraph’s new extension to SmartPlant Materials developed specifically for subcontract management gives you the power to save time and money, and increase your ability to maintain control over daily subcontractor administration. 

Enjoy the benefits:

• Reduce project risk
• Enhance up-front planning of subcontract packages 
• Utilize engineering design to create a “Scope of Work” 
• Allow subcontractors and suppliers to submit critical real-time information relating to registration, quotations, agreements, progress, and requests for payment  
• Collaborate more effectively across engineering, procurement and construction life-cycle
• Streamline your processes and improve the quality of your deliverables 
• Increase and implement better decision support 
• Integrate the subcontract and materials management process within a single leading solution for better project delivery

Register for the Tuesday, March 9 at 9:00-10:00 a.m. US Central Time (3:00-4:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time) or

Register for the Tuesday, March 9 at 8:00-9:00 p.m. US Central Time (Wednesday, March 10 1:00-2:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time)

Webinar series continues with SmartPlant Instrumentation Technical Update

Register Now

 
On Wednesday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. CST, the Intergraph Webinar Series will resume with the first engineering & schematics webinar of 2010, 'SmartPlant Instrumentation Technical Update'. This webinar will discuss the advanced wiring capabilities in SmartPlant Instrumentation as well as what and how we can interface with SmartPlant Electrical to support the E&I work process.

Topics to be covered:

• Advanced Wiring
• Interface with SmartPlant Electrical

Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to ask the SmartPlant Instrumentation team your questions.

Register Now.

Sign up now for PP&M Smart Learning sessions at Intergraph 2010

Registration is now available for PP&M Smart Learning sessions. This hands-on paid training at Intergraph 2010 will help you gain the most benefit from your Intergraph solutions. Sessions will be held Monday, June 14, and will be conducted by Intergraph’s expert team of instructors.

Sessions include:

• Introduction to WorkFace Planning
• Translation Enhancements in SmartSketch® Drawing Editor
• Advanced Plate System Applications
• Creating Geometric Construction Macros
• Reference 3D for Joint Venture Projects
• Automated Rule-based Tasks
• Demystifying CAESAR II®: What Problems Does It Solve, Anyway?
• Common I&E Cable Management
• Telecom in SmartPlant® Instrumentation
• External Functions in SmartPlant Instrumentation
• SmartPlant P&ID Automation, Interface Third-Party Products
• SmartPlant Integration Mapping – SmartPlant P&ID to SmartPlant Instrumentation
• Introduction to SmartPlant Construction

Training sessions have limited seats and are available only on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase one or more of these sessions, simply register for Intergraph 2010 at www.intergraph2010.com/registration. Discounted early-bird rates with a savings of $400 end March 19.

Join Intergraph at Digital Plant 2010 on March 1-3

Join Intergraph at the annual Digital Plant Conference 2010 on March 1-3 in Houston, Texas. The conference is again at the Hilton Americas downtown. This year's conference theme is: "Increasing Plant Productivity and Decreasing Risk Through Technology."

The Intergraph exhibit is No. 307, and it's a good place to learn more about our SmartPlant Enterprise solutions, including SmartPlant 3D, SmartPlant Construction, SmartPlant Enterprise for Owner Operators, and more.

On Monday evening, March 1, we will host a cocktail reception in our booth. Join us from 5:30 to 7 to ask questions and network with your colleagues.

On Tuesday, we will again sponsor our luncheon for EPC and owner operator representatives. Our guest speaker will be Tom Pearson of Jacobs, who will be discussing his company's use of SmartPlant 3D in production. More information on how to RSVP for the luncheon will be posted here soon. Tom will also be presenting during this conference on Wednesday morning as part of Session 8.

We hope to see you there.

SINI selects SmartPlant Enterprise solutions for oil and gas projects

Siirtec NIGI S.p.A. (SINI), a leading engineering and contracting company operating internationally for the oil, refining, gas, and petrochemical industry, has selected Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise plant software solutions and related process and engineering schematics tools for its oil and gas projects.

SINI launched an ambitious engineering integration project two years ago by selecting Intergraph SmartPlant Foundation, SmartPlant 3D, SmartPlant P&ID, and SmartPlant Instrumentation as its cornerstone to support all plant engineering and design work processes. As a result, a brand new IT backbone has been created, integrating Intergraph design, data, and document management solutions with other third party systems.

"Intergraph integrated solutions reflect and support our work processes. SmartPlant Enterprise allowed us to make the leap to state-of-the-art technology and enabled a significant improvement in our performance," said Adalberto Bestetti, SINI president.

Learn more about SINI's choice here. More SmartPlant 3D customer case stories are available here.

First quarter desktop versions of 2010 Golden Valve Awards calendar available for downloading

First Quarter computer desktop versions of the 2010 Golden Valve Awards calendar are available for downloading. You can select your favorite winning image to display on your computer desktop:

• Keppel FELS – Best of Show
• Samsung Heavy Industries – 1st Place Working Views
• ECM S.A. Projetos Industriais – 2nd Place Working Views

Each image features a three-month calendar and can be set as your desktop background. Download the zip file to receive all three images. The calendars are available in two sizes: 800x600 and 1024x768.

Download them now.

The Q2 images will be available for download in March. 

The Golden Valve Awards competition recognizes the most innovative and well-executed uses of software supported by Intergraph Process, Power & Marine.  The 2010 competition is now underway.  More information is available here.

First Quarter computer desktop versions of the 2010 Golden Valve Awards calendar are available for downloading. You can select your favorite winning image to display on your computer desktop:

• Keppel FELS – Best of Show
• Samsung Heavy Industries – 1st Place Working Views
• ECM S.A. Projetos Industriais – 2nd Place Working Views

Each image features a three-month calendar and can be set as your desktop background. Download the zip file to receive all three images. The calendars are available in two sizes: 800x600 and 1024x768.

Download them now.

The Q2 images will be available for download in March. 

The Golden Valve Awards competition recognizes the most innovative and well-executed uses of software supported by Intergraph Process, Power & Marine.  The 2010 competition is now underway.  More information is available here.

Intergraph 2010 discounted group registration prices available to qualified companies

Discounted group registration prices are available to qualified companies that enroll in the Intergraph 2010 Group Registration Program. The discount applies to organizations that send ten or more people to the conference. The more registrants you have, the more you save!

Intergraph 2010 will be held June 14-17 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Early-bird group discounts apply until March 19, so don’t miss out! More at http://bit.ly/9cHtAB

Reminder: The 2010 Golden Valve competition is now open for entries

You could win US $1,000 and complimentary registration for the Intergraph 2010 or 2011 International Users’ Conference!

Intergraph Process, Power & Marine and the International Process & Power Client Community (P2C2) invite you to enter your application art in the 2010 Golden Valve Awards Computer Art Competition.

The 2010 Golden Valve Awards Competition will recognize the most innovative and well-executed uses of software supported by Intergraph Process, Power & Marine.

All entries must be received by March 26 – so prepare yours today! Winners will be announced at Intergraph 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., June 14-17.

Entries must be images or animations created using Intergraph Process, Power & Marine software as the primary tool. Subject matter should relate to the process, power, offshore, or shipbuilding industries. There are four different categories for entries:

• Visually Complex
• Discipline-specific
• Rendering and Ray Traces
• Animation

For complete details about each category, submission requirements, and award information, visit www.intergraph.com/p2c2/gv2010.aspx. (Downloadable entry forms and release forms are available at this site.)

Last year, we received a record number of entries. In 2010, we expect to see even more amazing artwork.
Good luck, and we look forward to receiving your entry!