The best delivery method for your project

EPC and EPCM may sound similar, but the two delivery methods have some very distinct differences.
Our side-by-side guide calls out their main features to help you decide which method fits your needs.

ENGINEER PROCURE
CONSTRUCT

OIL & GAS

EPC
MATERIALS
HANDLING

MINING
POWER

PETRO
CHEMICAL

Typically used for larger oil & gas, power,

petro chemical, mining and materials projects

vs.
PROJECT
TYPES

EPCM
POWER

ENGINEER PROCURE
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT

MATERIALS
HANDLING

PETRO
CHEMICAL
MINING

DESALINATION

Typically used in applications for smaller terminal

related projects

EPCM contractor acts as owners agent*,

Contractor responsible for design,
engineering, procurement, construction

responsible for detailed engineering & design,

procurement support, and construction
management
*Sometimes serves as part of owners team to create an integrated
project management team

Contractor holds contracts

with subcontractors

Subcontractors hold independent contracts

with owner. EPCM contractor supports the management
of independent contracts on owners behalf

Owner
Owner

EPCM Contractor
EPC Contractor

Specified
Process
Engineer

Project
Management
Vendors

Trade
Contractors

Engineering

Procurement

Construction
Management

Vendors

Contractors

Site
Services

Contractor self-performs construction

Fixed price, lump sum contract

Schedule & budget performance guaranteed

by EPC contractor

Turnkey delivery with contractor penalty

if schedule or budget are exceeded

EPCM contractor manages construction process on

owners behalf

Professional services contract

EPCM contractor supports owner driven schedule

& budget performance

Contractor incentives often included for meeting

schedule & budget

For more information on how we can more efficiently deliver your project, contact:
Matt Laccinole, Vice President | (425) 450-6324 | matthew.laccinole@hdrinc.com