Case Study: Planning Long-Lead Equipment Earlier to Improve Delivery Certainty & Reduce Schedule Delays
11:50 am - Wednesday 27th January 2027
- Identifying long-lead equipment during early project planning to secure manufacturing capacity before production schedules become constrained
- Developing commercial strategies for early equipment procurement to improve delivery certainty and reduce program delays
- Aligning owners, contractors, and suppliers around early procurement commitments to accelerate equipment acquisition and strengthen project outcomes
Practical Takeaway: Plan long-lead equipment earlier to secure manufacturing capacity, establish effective early procurement strategies, and align stakeholders around commitments that strengthen delivery certainty and protect project schedules
