{"id":157635,"date":"2026-01-27T10:50:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatzindustry.com\/?p=157635"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:52:53","slug":"good-to-know-49-turnarounds-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatzindustry.com\/en\/good-to-know-49-turnarounds-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Good to KNOW! #49 &#8211; Turnarounds 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this interview, Bj\u00f6rn Zubel discusses turnarounds, contractor management and the realistic use of AI.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In 2026, turnarounds are more than ever the focus of industry. Rising costs, scarce resources and high safety and quality requirements make shutdowns a <strong>strategic success factor<\/strong>. The 49th edition of GOOD TO KNOW! focuses on the question of how <strong>turnarounds<\/strong> must be realistically planned, managed and implemented today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview with <strong>Bj\u00f6rn Zubel<\/strong>, an experienced expert in turnarounds and large-scale projects, we talk about contractor productivity, scope optimisation and the role of leadership under time pressure. Zubel knows shutdowns from practical experience and explains why turnarounds are not optional, but a prerequisite for the licence to operate. Another focus is on <strong>contractor management <\/strong>and the <strong>sensible use of artificial intelligence<\/strong>. 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