The industrial and construction scenario with specific reference to the Oil & Gas Industry, in the Arabian Gulf Region is demanding on resources especially during 'high growth times' driven by high oil prices. This creates considerable shortages in man-power, materials and equipment in the region.The Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) a fully integrated Oil and Gas Company has embarked on a massive Strategic Investment Program with some major projects already on-stream. Alongside these major projects, Up-grade, debottlenecking and technology enhancement Projects form a sizable component of the Investment Program.The company has over the past years developed procedures and processes to manage work within the Oil and Gas Fields, Refinery, Tank Farms and its own Shipping Wharf Operations in keeping with the highest safety and quality requirements. Purpose of this paper/ presentation is to detail out the adaptation of these procedures, processes and contracting strategies to manage the changing environment for the installation of mechanical and piping systems, executed on applicable ASME/API codes.Presentation will include contracting strategies which along with prudent management through a combination of various types of work contracts ensured close quality and budgetary control.
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