Capital Project Delivery

The Resurgence of U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

pathadmin — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:31:46 +0000

The Resurgence of U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

pathadmin Fri, 10/17/2025 - 14:31

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August 20, 2025

The pandemic exposed a hard truth about America’s dependence on foreign pharmaceutical production. Over the past two decades, the drive to move manufacturing offshore to reduce costs left the nation vulnerable when global supply chains were disrupted.

Recognizing this as both a health and national security risk, the U.S. government is now actively supporting the return of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing to domestic soil. This shift has sparked the announcement of numerous large-scale capital projects across the country.

For the first time in more than twenty years, the industry is facing the challenge of executing projects of this scale. To meet the moment, pharmaceutical companies and engineering firms alike must rethink how these projects are delivered, embracing new methods, technologies, and management practices that match the magnitude of the opportunity ahead.

As this next generation of manufacturing takes shape, the importance of strong project management has never been greater. Large and complex capital investments require clear communication, coordinated planning, and disciplined execution. Without effective management, inefficiencies, miscommunication, and productivity challenges can quickly undermine progress. The organizations that succeed will be those that approach these projects with a deep commitment to collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence from start to finish.

#PharmaManufacturing #BiotechIndustry #DomesticProduction #MadeinAmerica

Bridging the Gap Between Business Strategy and Engineering Execution

pathadmin — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:57:58 +0000

Bridging the Gap Between Business Strategy and Engineering Execution

pathadmin Fri, 10/17/2025 - 13:57

Date time

September 24, 2025

Across the capital projects landscape, one recurring challenge continues to surface: misalignment between owner corporate business objectives and engineering solutions. This disconnect has led to countless projects running over budget and missing key schedule milestones, costing organizations both time and credibility and deteriorating owner financial and other business drivers.

In response, the industry is embracing a more intentional approach to aligning owner business and engineering goals during the earliest stages of project development. This front-end alignment requires business leaders to make critical decisions on capacity, future expansion, and the willingness to adopt new technologies before detailed engineering begins.

What was once viewed as a best practice is now becoming a non-negotiable standard for all major and even plant-level projects. The organizations that succeed in this new environment will be those that treat alignment not as an administrative step, but as a strategic advantage. One that ensures every engineering and project decision directly supports the company’s long-term business goals.

#CapitalProjects #ProjectManagement #EngineeringLeadership #ProjectExecution #ConstructionManagement

Pathfinder, LLC all set to present OS 2.0 – Collaborating to Transform the Projects Industry at PMI-SAC

pathadmin — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:05:42 +0000

Pathfinder, LLC all set to present OS 2.0 – Collaborating to Transform the Projects Industry at PMI-SAC

pathadmin Mon, 04/29/2019 - 12:05

Date time

May 9, 2019

2019 PMI-SAC Professional Development Conference

Winsport Canada
May 9, 2019

REGISTER

Operating System 2.0 – Collaborating to Transform the Projects Industry
presented by Stephen L. Cabano

The Capital Projects Industry is unsustainable for many sectors of the global economy. Many capital projects either lack new technology, effective management, or both. Current processes are not agile or flexible enough to accommodate change and lack the foresight to envision the operating reality four years in the future. “Plan the work, work the plan” doesn’t work.

The Construction Industry Institute (CII) and the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) are evaluating different delivery methodologies designed for capital projects. These delivery methods were focused around business value versus capital cost efficiency. Does the earned value system work? What are the best owner/contractor management techniques?

CURT and CII believe the solution to this issue is Operating System 2.0., a multi-industry, collaborative, research-supported effort that aims to redesign industry procedures and standards with current technological advances in mind. The goal of OS 2.0 is to create a standardized technology-enabled platform that accommodates future changes and makes capital projects more financially viable and sustainable.

This session will discuss the research & findings of this initiative.

Chemical Processing: Tailor Your Project Delivery Process

pathadmin — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:33:47 +0000

Chemical Processing: Tailor Your Project Delivery Process

pathadmin Tue, 04/24/2018 - 11:33

Treating every projct the same can lead to excessive deliverables or missed steps. Read more...

https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2018/tailor-your-project-de…

Summer/Fall 2017

pathadmin — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:01:56 +0000

Summer/Fall 2017

As you may know, Project Management PANORAMA is Pathfinder's industry focused newsletter. We present the "Capital Project World as seen by Pathfinder, LLC" with regard to "trending" or "controversial" industry related topics.

In this issue you will find the following articles, Integrating the Commercial Team into Capital Project Planning and Common Pitfalls Conducting Risk Analysis

Also in this issue you can find information about Pathfinder's 2018 CII Project Management Training Series schedule.

Below you will find a link to the Summer/Fall 2017 PANORAMA Newsletter. You can also visit Pathfinder's new website to sign up to access all archived Panoramas.

We hope you enjoy this issue and as always, if you have any comments or would like to voice your views on the industry, please contact us directly.

Let's continue to strive for safe, efficient and successful projects!

pathadmin Mon, 10/02/2017 - 12:01

Available downloads

Summer/Fall 2017

Spring 2014

pathadmin — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:00:45 +0000

Spring 2014

In this issue we continue our discussion on Strategic Planning - A Combination of Need & Capability and Plant-Based Large Project Organizational Alternatives.

Headed to the AACE International Annual Meeting???

Don't miss the full day of Energy Industry panel discussions that Pathfinder organized for the meeting.

Read more about it in this issue of Panorama.

We hope you enjoy this issue and as always, if you have any comments or would like to voice your views on the industry, please contact us directly.

pathadmin Wed, 06/04/2014 - 11:00

Available downloads

Panorama Spring 2014

Pathfinder to present at AISE 2002

cmcintyre — Wed, 22 May 2002 04:00:00 +0000

Pathfinder to present at AISE 2002

cmcintyre Wed, 05/22/2002 - 00:00

Improving Capital Expenditure Through Culture Change

To receive a copy of this paper/presentation please email us.

Pathfinder to present at AISE 2001

cmcintyre — Tue, 01 May 2001 04:00:00 +0000

Pathfinder to present at AISE 2001

cmcintyre Tue, 05/01/2001 - 00:00

Assessing the Capability of Capital Project Organization Systems

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Summer 1998

cmcintyre — Wed, 15 Jul 1998 04:00:00 +0000

Summer 1998

Time is of the Essence andStatues Reporting - Another Ripe "Time Saver" Target and Time Management is a Team Effort

cmcintyre Wed, 07/15/1998 - 00:00

Available downloads

Panorama Summer 1998