ACS Ntandem Model Targets Hidden Costs in Industrial Capital Projects
ACS introduces its Ntandem model to address the "silo tax" industrial manufacturers incur from fragmented contractor structures, aiming to control delivery costs.
Industrial manufacturers are facing significant additional expenses on capital projects, a cost referred to as a "silo tax." ACS, based in Verona, Wisconsin, is introducing its Ntandem model, designed to reduce these costs and improve project delivery.
Fragmented contractor structures have been widely linked to schedule slips, scope gaps, and disputes, according to legal and construction experts. The Ntandem model replaces the typical multi-vendor patchwork with single-source accountability for both facility and equipment systems.
This approach, by consolidating responsibility, aims to streamline project management and reduce the inefficiencies that arise from coordinating multiple independent contractors. ACS suggests this simplification will lead to clearer lines of responsibility and fewer communication breakdowns.
The company anticipates that this model will generate savings for manufacturers undertaking substantial investments in new facilities and equipment. By consolidating oversight, ACS aims to mitigate cost overruns and schedule delays commonly associated with complex industrial projects.