What is a turnkey engineering project?

In Toral We specialize in the machining of metal products, but also in engineering projects turnkey. What is a turnkey engineering project? This concept is, nowadays, a highly demanded solution, as it offers clients a comprehensive and efficient way to carry out works and developments, guaranteeing final results that meet established requirements.

Turnkey engineering project: What does it consist of?

A turnkey engineering project is one in which a company either contractor takes care of all the project phases, from initial planning to final delivery of the fully functional product or installation. Basically, the customer receive the finished project and ready to be used, without having to get involved in the intermediate stages of the process.

In this model, it is the company in charge of carrying out the work that assumes the responsibility design, build, implement and test the project, while ensuring that the requirements are met agreed specifications. A turnkey engineering project, in the field of Industrial facilities, is especially relevant and usually includes:

• Industrial plant design. Development of plans, distribution of areas and selection of equipment.
• Manufacturing and assembly of equipment. Production, transportation and installation of industrial machinery.
• Automation systems. Implementation of advanced technology to optimize production processes.
• Start-up. Functional tests and adjustments to ensure the correct performance of the facilities.

He turnkey approach In this sector it ensures that the Industrial facilities meet the quality, safety and efficiency standards necessary for their operation.

Features of the turnkey engineering project

A turnkey engineering work has the following characteristics:

• Sole project managerThe main contractor is responsible for coordinating all activities and the subcontractors involved. For example, electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, etc.
• Custom designThe project is designed according to the client's needs and specifications, ensuring that the final result is unique and tailored.
• Full deliveryThe client receives the finished and operational project, ready to use immediately.
• Comprehensive contract. All necessary services are included in a single contract, which facilitates management and cost control.

Advantages of Turnkey Projects

Simplifying the process

A turnkey project, as we already mentioned, is characterized because the client has a single point of contact. Therefore, the client avoids the need to Coordinate different suppliers and contractors, which considerably reduces the complexity of the project. For example, to start up an industrial facility, it is necessary not only to planning and design of the work, but also the services of an electrician, plumber, carpenter, the purchase of industrial equipment, etc. Because with a turnkey project, a single company is responsible for manage all services so the customer doesn't have to worry about anything.

Cost and time control

Before the start of the work, in the planning phase, a plan is established budget, as well as a schedule of the work to be carried out. This provides greater certainty and minimizes the risks of possible overcosts and delaysPlease note that although budgets and timeframes are usually respected, they may vary due to unforeseen circumstances.

Centralized responsibility

From the beginning, the main contractor assumes the responsibility of the entire project. This includes possible mistakes either unforeseen events during the execution of the work. Therefore, in the event of claims, these are made to a single company.

Turnkey engineering project efficiency

As we work with a single contractor, all the activities are planned and executed in a more efficient, which optimize resources and time considerably.

Applications of turnkey projects

This model is common for a wide range of variety of sectors. They highlight the infrastructure construction such as buildings, bridges, roads and transportation systems. It is also used in the energy industry for the construction of power plants, electrical substations and renewable energy systems; in the chemical industry, it is used for Construction of processing and storage plants for productsAs we have already mentioned, it is also used for the design and construction of plants and industrial warehouses in the metallurgy, food, etc. sectors.