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What is a post-completion audit in project management?  Project closeout should not be where valuable delivery insight is lost. A post-completion audit in project management reviews how a project, phase or handover milestone performed against its original objectives, helping teams identify gaps, capture lessons and improve future delivery.  For commissioning and completions teams, this is especially important. Mechanical completion does not always mean an asset…

If you cannot confidently forecast your final project cost, you are managing risk blindly.  Understanding how to calculate Budget at Completion in project management is fundamental to maintaining cost control, protecting margins, and ensuring predictable project delivery. Whether you’re leading a brownfield modification or a large-scale capital programme, Budget at Completion (BAC) forms the financial backbone of your project controls framework.  In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn exactly what BAC is,…

The world’s largest energy majors are continually searching for innovative, modern solutions to streamline the commissioning and completion of vital energy projects.  Safety, security, and quality are at the heart of these endeavours. Starting up new assets safely and on time is critical. For these high-stakes operations, it makes sense to partner with a company with a proven track record…

As technology increasingly becomes a major tool in the industry, commissioning is becoming more digital.    As commissioning consulting specialists, here at OCCMS we are seeing an increasing number of project managers embracing digital tools and for good reason. The benefits of commissioning are transforming how projects are delivered, allowing every stakeholder of a building commissioning project to work within one…

OCCMS’ long-standing relationship with Centrica Storage at their UK onshore gas processing & storage terminal was formed to provide completions & commissioning oversight and execution support services. OCCMS’ completions and commissioning management software Orbit is revolutionising the project management for clients in the oil and gas industry by helping to drive excellence in project management and delivery. Read on to…

Supporting our mining clients on their digital journey Orbit has many years of supporting the mining industry to complete their new build and expansion projects. OCCMS has trained and supported our client users to adapt the completions process into the mining industry with great success. The latest developments within Orbit have pushed the efficiency and effectiveness of the completions process…

It’s no secret that in today’s digital world, if you want to get ahead of the competition, you need to embrace digital transformation.

Delivering a successful project takes the right balance of people and procedures. If a team, a process or a contractor isn’t delivering, cracks can soon begin to show. Projects can fall months behind schedule, resulting in delays.

From the data management systems to robots and drones, OCCMS will explore the expansion of technology in the engineering industry. Find out more on site.

There are many reasons for not embracing change within both business management and project delivery.

As OCCMS gears up for further growth, we get the chance to meet Steve Drummond and Jamie Japp, we ask them some questions about their new roles with OCCMS.

Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driving important changes in people’s private and professional lives. Most sectors are continuously adapting to several innovations, and the engineering field is no exception.

Preserving connectivity and productivity has always been a crucial component for modern businesses to stay afloat and remain competitive in challenging market environments.

In the complex and challenging world of engineering, there is no denying that employing a “left-to-right thinking” methodology is essential.

Over the past couple of years, we have been put to the test in several ways. The pandemic has affected both our pockets and our overall well-being and it continues to pose a fair few challenges.

The world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and we are all expected to keep up to speed with its innovations. You are asked to stay on top of the latest technological developments, while also feeding and enriching your skills on a constant basis.

OCCMS decision to re-expand its services arm with re-engagement of previous MD pays dividends despite the current climate.

Metrum metering specialist services division formed for the provision of fiscal and process metering expertise and solutions.

Specialist Commissioning firm Dexcrest joins Orion Group and OCCMS for a joint service underpinned both by technology and competence management.

Successful 2020 for OCCMS triggers expansion of services into new geographic regions.

OCCMS’s successful Commissioning Test Procedure writing service is to be expanded into a fully digitised solution for use in the field.

OCCMS has secured a long-term contract with an EPC consortium for the supply of Brownfield Completions and Commissioning support services.