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A $10,000 automated valve replacement shouldn’t threaten a plant’s bottom line and safety—but in brownfield projects, it often does. Minor scopes, minor budgets, yet major risks. Managing 20-30 process industry projects annually across Pharma, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, and Food & Beverage plants for the past 15 years, I’ve seen firsthand how small modifications can spiral into multi-million dollar losses—compromising operator safety, production quality, and uptime. The challenge? These projects don’t justify large budgets but demand surgical precision to prevent costly mistakes. Here’s how I de-risk them effectively: ✅ Charrette-Style Planning Workshops - Kick off projects by aligning all plant and discipline stakeholders. Inspired by LEED principles, these workshops clarify roles, impacts, and expectations from day one. ✅ Early Contractor & Equipment Supplier Design Integration Engage equipment suppliers early. A deep dive into equipment manuals often uncovers critical insights that prevent costly errors. Mastering these documents is non-negotiable. ✅ Project Sequence "Movie Script" Review Draft a step-by-step project narrative—from requirements to commissioning. If any steps are unclear, they likely hide risks that need immediate attention. ✅ Maximize Pre-Fabrication Wherever possible, pre-assemble off-site to control variables and reduce on-site risks. If you use Autodesk Plant 3D, the spooling editor is a game-changer, especially for shutdown projects. Transforming ambiguous scopes into precise execution plans minimizes risk and aligns teams around a shared vision. No strategy is foolproof, but these methods drastically reduce the chance of costly surprises. 👷‍♂️ Process Plant Managers: How do you handle high-risk, low-CAPEX projects? What strategies have worked for you? Let’s share insights.

Want to make your brownfield expansion as painful and costly as possible? Just follow these steps: 1️⃣ Bring in discipline specialists… but only after key design decisions are already made. Their insights will be much less useful then! 2️⃣ Design everything first, then go buy the equipment. Because who needs real-world constraints, right? 3️⃣ Hire a BIM manager who loves BIM—but doesn’t understand the project goals. Great models, Hollywood BIM, but not aligned with CAPEX savings or risk reductions. 4️⃣ Let only lawyers handle contracts with suppliers and contractors. Technical alignment? Coordination? Contracts with applicable project management clauses? Overrated. 5️⃣ Implement AI because "everyone is doing it." No strategy, no clear application—just AI for AI’s sake. 6️⃣ Use past project documentation without verification. Forget Laser Scanning. Because rework and surprises keep things interesting until the end of the project. At Proyectos Engineering, we take the opposite approach—leveraging early specialist involvement, strategic procurement, and BIM with a purpose to optimize brownfield projects. What would you add to this list? 👇

Think Again. It's the *integration*, not just the tech, that delivers real results. A few years ago I was working on a $300 million industrial project. We had a stunning, integrated BIM model spanning multiple disciplines. But the *real* win? We strategically locked down the layout around the big-ticket equipment *first*. Why? This gave our procurement team extra time to wrangle vendor deals *without* impacting the project timeline. Each extra week of negotiation translated into hundreds of thousands of dollars saved. In my 20 years in engineering, I've seen too many beautiful BIM models crash and burn because they weren't woven into the overall project fabric, backed by solid Project, Construction, Procurement & Construction Management. So, unleash your inner Master Builder as defined by Prof. Bent Flyvbjerg in his brilliant book on MegaProjects, "How Big Things Get Done," and ensure your engineering design strategy is serving a higher purpose.

Here’s how to avoid them. I work with 30+ contractors and process plants across 3 continents, in industrial expansion projects in the process industry. Speed matters. Long-lead items require early procurement decisions, often based on assumptions. But when those assumptions are wrong, redesigns are needed, quickly. A piecemeal approach to engineering only makes it worse—if the right team isn’t available or if design software isn’t integrated across disciplines, resolving issues becomes a major headache. The fix? A smarter approach. A multidisciplinary design process that integrates with procurement process from day one, ensuring equipment reviews and engineering adjustments happen seamlessly. Parametric and AI-driven design platforms enable real-time updates, so changes are reflected instantly, keeping your project on schedule. If engineering delays are a concern for your projects, let’s talk.

The premier conference exploring artificial intelligence applications in architecture, engineering, and construction, happening next month in Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮! I'm particularly keen to explore how emerging AI technologies are revolutionizing project delivery and engineering workflows. Are you also attending? I'd love to connect with fellow industry professionals to discuss how you're implementing AI solutions in your AEC projects. https://events.ril.fi/en/events/ai-in-aec-2025.html

Discover why we exist, the impact of our work, and how our growth model is shaping the future of our offering in the market. A huge thank you to our incredible clients and dedicated team for making this year a success—we couldn’t do it without you!

We're proud to share that our very own Nicolás Daufin represented Proyectos Engineering at the ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) hashtag#IMECE 2024 Congress in Portland, Oregon! This global event highlighted the latest innovations in engineering, with a strong focus on sustainability, advanced technologies, and diversity in the industry. Here are some key highlights from the congress: ✅ Zero carbon emissions by 2050: Transformative approaches to energy and transportation systems were discussed. ✅ AI-driven material simulations: Identifying new materials and geometries for cost-effective and durable solutions. ✅ Digital Twin challenges: Industry-specific tools need standardization to enhance efficiency. ✅ Hydrogen energy debates: Insights into the viability and efficiency of H2 production worldwide. ✅ VR in industrial design: Revolutionizing inspections and ergonomics through immersive virtual models. We were especially inspired by discussions around the importance of women in engineering. At Proyectos Engineering, we’re proud that 40% of our team are women, (compared to 13% benchmark in the US) and 55% of our hires over the past two years have been talented female professionals.

I'm excited to apply my new knowledge to create more sustainable and efficient buildings. A big thank you to Proyectos Engineering for providing me with the opportunity and support to achieve this certification.

For our clients dealing with brownfield projects in the Process Industry, we’ve embraced Scan-to-Mesh technology as a relevant piece of the design process. 💡 Key Benefits: ✔️ 6-10% CAPEX Savings: By leveraging laser point scanning, Scan-to-Mesh, and integrated design, we assure on-site information is correct, make Laser Cloud more accessible, streamline project workflows and reduce costly rework on-site. ✔️ Accurate As-Built Models: High-resolution 3D models of existing facilities eliminate guesswork and improve design precision. ✔️ Risk Reduction: Early identification of design clashes and site constraints mitigates project risks. From capturing complex geometries to ensuring seamless integration with tools like hashtag#AutoDeskConstructionCloud, Scan-to-Mesh transforms how we approach brownfield projects. 👉 Let’s innovate together and maximize your CAPEX investments.

A single piece of equipment can impact up to 10 engineering disciplines—each designed by a specialist. These specialists may introduce integration risks that lead to safety issues, costly rework and delays. We solve this challenge by bringing all experienced specialists in-house, working as one team within a single, robust design process. Our Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Process Engineering experts collaborate from day one to ensure a fully integrated design, minimizing conflicts and optimizing CAPEX.

Our designers step onto the job site. Our construction managers work in the design office. Because world-class infrastructure isn’t just designed—it’s built and commissioned safely, with full alignment from day one. Gabriel Labarthe

We cut through the noise, analyze the facts, and give Owners the truth, even when it’s not what they want to hear. An issue detected and documented can eventually be solved. An ignored issue cannot. At Proyectos Engineering, we keep projects safe, on time, and on budget. No fluff. No bias. Just solid engineering. Tomas Pérez