Abstract
Terra Nova Technologies, a global supplier of material handling solutions to the Mining industry, will present successful experiences utilizing the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) approach in both design-supply and EPC type projects. The keys to achieving successful outcomes in terms of cost and schedule certainty are an open and transparent collaborative relationship between the owner and the supplier and reasonable risk sharing and allocation. Specific case studies will be presented for projects in the USA, Australia and Chile.
Biography of the presenter
Based in Boise, Idaho, Steve Kou joined Terra Nova Technologies, a Cementation group company, in 2014 and is responsible for general management of TNT as the Managing Director. Over his 28 year career in mining, Steve has gained extensive international experience, including that of the Latin American subsidiary manager and various global business unit management roles for FLSmidth. Steve is also a subject matter expert in material handling, crushing and screening, and In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC). He holds an Executive MBA degree in General Management from Duke University Fuqua School of Business as well as Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business and Economics, respectively, from Lafayette College.
