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OSB Engineering in Russia from a North American Perspective

EVERGREEN ENGINEERING Design Engineering. OSB Engineering in Russia from a North American Perspective. EVERGREEN ENGINEERING Design Engineering. Eugene and Portland, Oregon Other Offices: New York, Idaho, California, & Georgia. EVERGREEN ENGINEERING Design Engineering. Founded in 1985

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OSB Engineering in Russia from a North American Perspective

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  1. EVERGREEN ENGINEERINGDesign Engineering OSB Engineering in Russia from a North American Perspective Evergreen Engineering

  2. EVERGREEN ENGINEERINGDesign Engineering Eugene and Portland, Oregon Other Offices: New York, Idaho, California, & Georgia Evergreen Engineering

  3. EVERGREEN ENGINEERINGDesign Engineering • Founded in 1985 • Providing Complete Engineering Design • 130 Full-Time Staff plus an excellent base of specialists and associates • Full Time On-Site Technical Support in Russia Evergreen Engineering

  4. EVERGREEN ENGINEERINGDesign Engineering • Providing All Engineering Design • All Project Phases and Sizes • Planning and Feasibility Studies • Preliminary Engineering & Cost Estimates • Detailed Engineering • Construction Technical Support • Commissioning, Startup, & Training Assistance Evergreen Engineering

  5. Current Work in Russia… Evergreen Engineering

  6. MLT LVL- Project in Torzhok, Russia LVL Plant Complete New Plant - Design & Site Support Evergreen Engineering

  7. Comments on Experience • Positive experience for Evergreen Engineering • Largely open & positive atmosphere on the project • Many high quality people and companies from many different countries and cultures. Evergreen Engineering

  8. Issues & Solutions • Communication • Management • Design & Technical • Construction Evergreen Engineering

  9. 1. Communication Communication problems can hinder the progress of the project • Solutions • Trusted translators • Russian speaking engineering on-staff • Bilingual drawings • Flexibility and willing to compromise • Express thoughts clearly • Established at Project initiation stage • Reliable internet connection on site Evergreen Engineering

  10. 2. Management Procurement of foreign equipment is complicated • Solutions • Schedule must include shipping duration and allowance for Customs clearance • GOST certification is mandatory and must be planned ahead • Procure locally where reasonable Evergreen Engineering

  11. 2. Management (continued) Contracts take longer to complete in Russia vs. NA • Solutions • Allow more time for contract development and approval • Research legal issues and customs in advance Evergreen Engineering

  12. 3. Design & Technical Design methods and standards vary from those in NA • Solutions • Assistance from knowledgeable local Russian engineer for code compliance • Understanding of available materials of construction Quality in design needs to be emphasized • Solutions • Establish precision and accuracy guidelines • Maintain design quality control procedures Evergreen Engineering

  13. 4. Construction Strong, centralized Construction Management is essential • Solutions • Authority to make quick problem solving decisions in all areas • Continuous on-site engineering support • Clear bilingual communication • Maintain achievable schedule milestones Evergreen Engineering

  14. 4. Construction (continued) Choice of optimum construction methods and materials is essential to the success of the project • Solutions • Willingness to try proven newer methods • Adapt methods as needed due to equipment availability • Recognize that labor experience varies Evergreen Engineering

  15. Conclusion • Awareness of the issues discussed and attention to the suggested solutions improves the long term chances for a successful project!! Evergreen Engineering

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