Services

Our Heavy
Industry Services

Providing the full spectrum of construction, operational readiness, and facilities maintenance services, RI Group serves the Americas from Canada to Tierra del Fuego. To ensure we competently navigate the challenges of providing EPCM services in different countries, we engage qualified multilingual professionals to walk us through all the legal and business intricacies. From project inception to long-term operational success, RI Group’s diligent approach ensures safety, quality, sustainability, and compliance at every stage.
mining services

Engineering and Oversight

Our engineering team collaborates with clients, employing a structured stage-gate process from preliminary economic analysis to feasibility studies. Our strategic partnerships with engineering firms ensure competitive basic and detailed engineering, guaranteeing client expectations are met.

RI Group’s experienced professionals prioritize risk mitigation and outcome optimization, employing modern digital tools for timely engineering delivery. With a network of experts in both operational and project delivery, our Site Leaders, who are project and technical experts, engage subject matter experts to regulate projects, identify issues, and apply practical solutions through a top-down approach. We prioritize on-site leadership and forming connections with stakeholders.

Recognizing the importance of safe production, we design facilities that are safe to build, safe to operate, and safe to maintain. Employing a proprietary Total Integrated Safety (TIS) methodology, we utilize modern virtual reality technology and 3D models to ensure designs meet the highest safety and sustainability standards.

Procurement

RI Group’s efficient procurement solutions ensure timely project delivery, cost-effectiveness, and a commitment to sustainable practices. Our procurement professionals, well-versed in various ERP software systems, maintain robust relationships with major equipment suppliers. Embracing the principles of the circular economy, we have a network of trusted suppliers offering quality surplus equipment.

Our procurement teams integrate with both clients and contractors, prioritizing on-time delivery through strong expediting practices, ensuring that essential parts, equipment, and materials are on-site when needed. With a keen focus on regulatory compliance, our team oversees expediting, purchasing, and warehouse management, guaranteeing that every aspect of the procurement process aligns with industry standards and environmental responsibility.

Construction Management

RI Group’s experience in constructing processing plants for gold, silver, and any other precious or base metals as well as all types of unit operations is extensive, and our seasoned construction professionals are dedicated to achieving a crucial balance to safely deliver projects that meet client expectations in terms of quality, budget, and schedule.

Our expertise extends to construction, commissioning, and start-up phases, where we manage and oversee the entire process. We also possess specialized knowledge in electrical and instrumentation, ensuring the seamless integration and optimal performance of these critical components.

RI Group’s field personnel utilize cutting-edge technology that seamlessly integrates with engineering, procurement, and project controls, ensuring precise project execution within schedule and budget constraints. We actively embrace lean construction methodology, working closely with the engineering effort to minimize waste and associated costs. Leveraging industry-leading digital tools, we maintain the integrity of project controls and offer our vast understanding of project metrics to advise clients on associated risks in project delivery.

Safety management is another crucial aspect of our approach, and our teams prioritize stringent safety protocols throughout the construction and operational phases.

Forensic Engineering

With a collective focus on continual improvement, our commitment to operational readiness is reflected in our integrated asset management programs, strictly adhering to ISO 55000 criteria. We specialize in devising maintenance planning strategies, including reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of equipment. Our operational and maintenance excellence programs underscore our dedication to achieving the highest standards.

Collaborative relationships with suppliers are important to us, in part because they help foster strong supplier support and enhance the value brought by external consultants who provide specialized insights and expertise. Leveraging data analyses and process control strategies, we enhance efficiency and reliability, delivering tailored solutions for sustained operational success. Our holistic approach ensures that every aspect of operational readiness is considered, creating a foundation for long-term success.

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