Sarom Global

Month: June 2026

Sarom Global > Blog > 2026 > June
Infographic comparing the roles of an Owner’s Engineer and an EPC Contractor in industrial and energy projects, highlighting project oversight, quality assurance, stakeholder representation, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project delivery responsibilities.

Owner’s Engineer vs EPC Contractor: Which Do You Need?

When planning a major capital project — whether it is a power generation facility, a water treatment plant, an oil and gas installation, or an industrial processing plant — one of the first questions project owners face is: who is actually looking after our interests? Many owners assume that hiring an EPC contractor is enough. [...]
Industrial control room dashboard showing DCS alarm management system with alarm summary and operator interface for plant monitoring.

DCS Alarm Management: A Practical Guide for Plant Operators

Put simply, it is the difference between a control room where alarms mean something and one where operators have learned to tune them out. A well-run alarm management system reduces nuisance alarms, prevents alarm floods, and helps operators respond to genuine plant threats before they escalate. It is a core requirement for any Australian facility [...]
Two Owner's Engineers in safety helmets reviewing engineering drawings at an industrial project site, representing project oversight, quality assurance, risk management, and cost control.

What Does an Owner’s Engineer Do? A Complete Guide for Owners

Industrial capital projects carry significant risk. According to research by McKinsey & Company, large infrastructure and industrial projects go over budget by an average of 80% and take 20% longer than planned. Independent oversight is one of the most effective ways to reduce that exposure. Whether you are building a new processing facility, expanding an [...]