The construction phase of the plant life cycle follows detailed design and precedes plant startup and operation. Usually lasting several years in the course of the life cycle, construction impacts and is impacted by the other phases. Construction errors can even affect the safety and ease of decommissioning.
Construction typically starts after contract definition.
These can affect not only the current project, but also future jobs. This can help control costs, compress schedules, improve plant safety, enhance work product quality, and increase productivity.