Episode 31 of the WHySE Creatures Stories
This post first appeared on LinkedIn on 15 September 2026.
“Shall we spit on our hands now?”
“Or is someone else about to throw a spanner in the works?”
asks Monkey, glancing curiously at the construction drawings, piping plans and cost tables spread across the large wooden table.
Dog looks over towards the construction site. Amid the cranes and steel structures, the hydrogen plant is visibly taking shape.
“Yes, dear Monkey, it’s time to roll up our sleeves. Rat has appointed Buffalo as the EPC contractor.”
“EPC?”
“Engineering, Procurement and Construction,” Dog explains. “Buffalo is taking responsibility for the technical design, procurement and construction of the hydrogen plant.”
Monkey looks at the cranes.
“So Rat can simply sit back and wait for Buffalo to hand her the key?”
Buffalo pushes the cost table aside.
“Rat still has an active role. I need clear requirements, timely decisions and reliable points of contact.”
Dog nods. “EPC places a great deal of responsibility with Buffalo. To turn plans into a functioning plant, both sides need clarity on the scope of work, interfaces, schedules, costs and the agreed quality. They also need to communicate regularly. Otherwise, things can get rather crispy.”
Rooster raises his notebook. Snake places the contract beside it. Hare checks her milestones.
Monkey grins. “Then let’s roll up our sleeves together – and keep the plans clean.”
Buffalo reaches for his safety helmet.
“Exactly. We move forward with a clear view and get to work.”
Anyone who describes responsibilities and interfaces too vaguely in an EPC contract risks change orders, delays and disputes over the agreed scope. Once construction starts, such gaps can quickly become costly.