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By Popular Demand
In our last edition, our PreCon Q&A was extremely popular.
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O'Neal is sponsoring the SC Renewable Energy Forum
January 25, 2010
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| January 2010
Choosing Project Delivery Methods for Successful Capital Projects |
 This article originally appeared in the January 2010 issue of Life Science Leader Magazine.
For pharmaceutical companies, innovation, costs and time to market are critical factors for achieving a competitive advantage. As such, manufacturing facilities are a key part of a pharmaceutical firm's business strategy, and a strategic approach to delivering pharmaceutical capital projects is required. By choosing the right project delivery method for capital construction projects, pharmaceutical companies can ensure successful project delivery and meet overall business goals associated with the project.
While there are a variety of project delivery methods available, choosing the appropriate strategic approach to project delivery varies by project. The decision needs to be based on a number of factors including budget, schedule, cash flow, project complexity, risk mitigation, project team composition, and project goals.
Traditionally, pharmaceutical firms retained sufficient in-house engineering and project management resources on staff. However, due to economic and competitive issues, many pharmaceutical firms have reduced their in-house capability. This is a key consideration in selecting a project delivery method.
Whether building a new manufacturing facility, modernizing or expanding an existing facility, there are a variety of approaches available for design, construction and validation. Essentially, a project delivery method is a configuration of roles, relationships, responsibilities, and sequences on a project.
For an overview of some of the typical project delivery methods used, please CLICK HERE . |
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O'Neal to Construct Biorefinery Project |
 O'Neal has been awarded a contract for the construction of new biorefinery demonstration facility in Georgia. The biorefinery is being developed through a partnership between Diamond Alternative Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation and American Process, Inc. (API).
"Biofuels are clearly going to be a significant part of our nation's energy mix in the future," said Kevin Bean, O'Neal's President. "We are excited to be working with API, Diamond Alternative Energy and Valero Energy on this project."
The new demonstration plant will utilize proprietary biorefinery technology developed by API to produce cellulosic fuels and chemicals. According to API, an Atlanta-based leader in the development of biorefinery technologies, the demonstration plant will show that cellulosic biorefineries are feasible and economically viable for rapid commercialization.
According to Michael Howard, Senior Project Manager for O'Neal, O'Neal has already begun construction of the plant, which is expected to be operational during the first quarter of 2010. The facility is located in Thomaston, Georgia and fills a void in a location that has lost jobs due to plant closings. | |
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Grant Thornton SC 100 |
O'Neal has been ranked in the annual Grant Thornton South Carolina 100SM which ranks the South Carolina's largest privately held companies. The ranking was published in the November issue of South Carolina Business magazine.
O'Neal was ranked the 30th largest privately-owned business in the state of South Carolina.
The economic climate of 2009 caused some change in the rankings. Total revenues for the top 100 are $18.2 billion compared to $20.5 billion in 2008. Forty-two percent of this revenue is accounted for by manufacturers as well as 47% of jobs.
This year marks the 25th annual ranking by Grant Thornton in cooperation with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
To see the entire ranking, download the pdf HERE .
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O'Neal in the Community and Industry |
At O'Neal, we are committed to supporting the communities and industries in which we operate. In each issue of O'Neal's eNews, we will feature one community or business group O'Neal is involved in supporting. This month, we are featuring the Upstate Alliance.
 O'Neal is a Proud Partner with the Upstate Alliance
The Upstate South Carolina Alliance is a public/private regional economic development organization designed to market the Upstate region to the world. The Upstate SC Alliance's vision is to "Position and market the Upstate SC region to successfully compete for business investment globally." The Alliance's goal is to spearhead an aggressive, innovative and comprehensive global marketing strategy to attract new investment to the Upstate region. By creating a powerful brand and image for the region, increased opportunities will ultimately lead to greater investment, enhancing the prosperity and quality of life for the entire Upstate. The Upstate SC Alliance also gets out and sells the message through mission trips, trade shows and targeted public relations efforts. For more information about the Upstate Alliance, visit: www.upstatealliance.com
Sheena Thompson, an engineer with O'Neal, was featured in the Upstate Alliance's "I Was Blown Away" campaign. To view Sheena's video, CLICK HERE.
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O'Neal's Hallasy Appointed to SC's Code Study Committee |
 O'Neal's Mike Hallasy was recently elected by the State Building Codes Council to the Code Study Committee. Mike is serving the committee as a "state licensed architect specializing in design of commercial structures."
The Building Codes Council was originally created to oversee adoption of building codes by cities and counties in South Carolina and to assist in their use and interpretation when requested. The Council was charged with the responsibility to authorize amendments to building codes proposed by cities and counties throughout the state, before they could be adopted or enforced.
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For more than 30 years, O'Neal has been successfully delivering capital projects. O'Neal focuses on the Business of Project Delivery - integrating overall project planning, design, and construction to create cost-effective capital solutions. With all design and construction professionals in-house, our clients benefit from a true collaboration of disciplines. O'Neal's experience and due diligence in the preconstruction process gives us the ability to guarantee a cost for total project delivery.
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