Background
- Service: Installation and commissioning
- Industry: Cement
- Country: Denmark
Our client CRH, a leading producer in the cement industry, initiated the construction of a calcined clay cement facility in Denmark. This innovative plant will produce a more sustainable type of green cement using calcined clay, which significantly reduces CO₂ emissions.
To support both the construction and commissioning phases, CRH needed a skilled site manager and commissioning engineer. Given the project’s location, they also required a partner with deep knowledge of Danish regulations to ensure full compliance.
Challenge
Calcined clay cement production, while based on known processes, involves new and complex technologies. This added complexity, along with the scale of the project, made it difficult for our client to find candidates with the right qualifications and industry experience.
Hiring permanent staff wasn’t a viable option, as this would create staffing surpluses and higher salary costs after the project’s completion.
Our solution
At Plant Supervision, we take pride in offering versatile and adaptable personnel. After initial briefing, we identified one of our experienced engineers who could fulfill both the site manager role and later join the commissioning team. This meant that CRH needed only one interim hire, with the added benefit of continuity from construction through commissioning.
Project Phases:
Phase 1 – Site Management: During construction, our engineer acted as the site manager, responsible for tasks such as:
- Reporting project progress to end client
- Serving as the main contact for on-site teams and stakeholders
- Coordinating with external sub contractors
Phase 2 – Commissioning: During construction, our engineer acted as the site manager, responsible for tasks such as:
- Pre-commissioning of on site equipment
- Alignment an collaboration with internal commissioning staff
- Reporting to PM
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Results
Our engineer was on-site from project initiation to handover, for a 10-month stay. His ability to transition from site manager to commissioning engineer enhanced project continuity and ensured familiarity with the equipment as well as any adjustments and challenges encountered during installation.
The dual role also streamlined the handover process, reduced communication gaps between construction and commissioning teams, and helped mitigate risks by identifying and addressing potential issues early on.
This flexible, integrated approach not only saved our client time and costs but also supported the smooth and efficient delivery of a groundbreaking project in sustainable cement production.
