Over the past several decades, having long-term parts and service agreements (LTPSA) in place for new simple- and combined-cycle power plants has been the commercial norm. Unfortunately, today’s high-demand market for new turbines and generators has had a spill-over effect on new parts and services, resulting in price spikes in LTPSA quotations recently received by some power plant owners.

Renewables alone cannot fully deliver the grid reliability needed at scale. This gap is becoming more urgent as artificial intelligence and the explosive growth of U.S. data centers push electricity demand to unprecedented levels. The critical question: What will power the data centers?

Operational excellence isn't just a vision or achievement; it's a mindset driven by data, discipline, and deliberate action anchored in evidence-based decision making and strategic alignment. At the center, there are benchmarks and measurement systems. Without them, organizations operate under assumptions and guesswork rather than clear metrics....

In the energy world, "reliability" isn't just a buzzword. It's a measurable standard. It’s the expectation that when you flip a switch, the light comes on. Instantly. No flicker, no delay. That expectation is deeply embedded in American life. We've grown accustomed to a world where the internet responds in milliseconds, and we carry pocket-sized supercomputers...

While a construction manager focuses primarily on the building process, the Owner’s Rep works across disciplines to ensure alignment with the owner’s financial goals, operational needs, and long-term vision.

In safety audits, quality reviews, or performance assessments, structured tools like checklists and gap analyses are essential to provide consistency, focus attention, and document compliance.

Successful capital project delivery hinges on the alignment between strategic ownership interests and the practical demands of day-to-day project execution. At the heart of this alignment are two pivotal roles: the Owner’s Representative and the Capital Project Director.

Organizations can compare their performance to a specified future or desired state with the aid of a gap analysis. It draws attention to areas where performance is lacking, whether it be in cost, customer experience, efficiency, or compliance. Businesses can develop focused strategies to close these performance "gaps" by identifying them.

Excellence is the consistent pursuit of the highest standards in performance, behaviors, or outcomes. It means doing things exceptionally well, not once, but all the time. Excellence is not an accident; it is a decision, a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and delivering the very best, even when no one is watching.

When it comes to workplace safety and compliance, employees are observant—not only of what their leaders do to keep them safe, but also of what they don’t do. In safety circles, it’s often said that leadership must drive the safety culture. But the deeper question is—why?

Business continuity refers to the process of planning and preparing to ensure that an organization can continue critical functions during and after a disruption.

True failure is being unwilling to try or giving up too soon. Learning from trial and error is as natural as breathing and is part of our scientific method. Being wrong is not a failure;