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   Track project opportunity
   Background information along with details of the scope of work
   Ownership and shareholder details
   Consultants and Contractors contact details
   Contracting strategies
   Project owner information
   Economic/geographic details
   Process technology information
   Project status and timelines
   Budget and contract values

MEED Projects is currently tracking more than 7,200 projects worth over $5.4 trillion

Why use MEED Projects?

Gathering and verifying information on projects is complex, time consuming and expensive. MEED Projects provides access to accurate and up to date market intelligence greatly improving the quality of your project targeting and ensuring you maximize your business potential.

What type of projects will I find within MEED Projects database?

Projects in excess of US$50 million is the general rule, however some mega projects are broken down to smaller packages.

The projects are categorizes by sectors including:

   Energy - Oil/Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, LNG, Fertilizer, Gas Processing,  
     Power, Water and Waste, Alternative energies.
   Industrial - Infrastructure, Construction, Industrial, Metal.

How often is the MEED Projects database updated?

The database is updated by our dedicated Research team as and when new information emerges.

    1. Click on the "Settings" tab located in the menu toolbar in the top right of the
        page.
    2. Select "Change Password" from the left-hand menu.

How do I view my list of email updates and favourite projects?

    1. Click on the "Settings" tab located in the menu toolbar in the top right of the
        page and select "Email Updates".
    2. From the menu on the left-hand side of the screen you can modify, view or
        export the list of projects which you have set as favourite projects and email 
        updates.

How can I set email updates for existing projects?

There are two ways to request email updates:

    1. Profile Page - Tick the box on the top left-hand side of the profile to receive 
        email updates.
    2. Search results Page - Tick the box to the left hand side of the profile name
        (there is also the option to select all should you wish to).

How can I customize the frequency of my email updates?

    1. Click on the "Settings" tab located in the menu toolbar in the top right of the
        page.
    2. Select "Email Interval" from the menu on the left-hand side of the screen, here
        you can customize the duration to either daily/weekly/monthly.
    3. Click on 'Set Interval' to save your request.

How do I select the criteria for new project email alerts?

    1. Click on the "Settings" tab located in the menu toolbar in the top right of the 
        page.
    2. Select "New Project Updates" from the left main menu.
    3. Here you can select the country and sectors you wish to receive updates from.

I wish to customise my project profile to only see fields which interest me.

    1. Click on the "Settings" tab located in the menu toolbar in the top right of the 
        page.
    2. Select "Customise Profile" from the left-hand menu.
    3. Filter the fields that you wish to view and click on "set preferences" to save
        your changes.

How do I track my research queries?

All your research queries are recorded on Home Page under 'My Tasks>Pending Contact Research Query'.

How can I set project reminders?

    1. From a project profile click on the notes and reminders link located on the left
        "Tools menu".
    2. A new page will appear, place your comments, subject and date and save the
        note.
    3. The new note will appear on the page where you will be able to edit, delete and
        export it to your outlook calendar.

How can I access project reminders?

There are 3 ways to access your notes and reminders from the 'Home' page:

    1. Using the Calendar, click on the day you wish to visit and a list of all pre-set
        notes and reminders will appear in a reverse chronological order. You will be
        able to access the project profile, edit, delete and export the note and
        reminder.

    2. Under 'My Tasks' there are two links:
        i. Lists your notes and reminders for today only.
        ii. Lists all your pre-set project reminders in a reverse chronological order.

How can I export my notes and reminders to my outlook?

    1. Using the Calendar section on 'Home Page' click on the day associated with
        your set note and reminder.
    2. A page will load detailing your reminders for the day. 
    3. Click on the icon which allows you to export the reminder to Outlook.
    4. From the list you will be able to access the project profile, edit, delete and
        export the note and reminder.   

I want to access projects that are of interest to me. Is there an easy method to keep track of them?

You are able to tag projects of interest to your 'Home Page' from search results generated through "Find It" or "Analyse It".

    1. Tick the "Favourite Project" option to the left of the project name and the
        project will automatically be linked on 'Home Page' under 'Favourite Projects'.
    2. You can also tick "Favourite Projects" option from the main project profile page.

What are saved searches?

MEED Projects offers you the opportunity to save any search or analysis you complete as a hyperlink on your 'Home Page'.

All your saved searches and analysis will be located within the 'My Saved Searches'. The results saved will be automatically updated as new projects within the search or analysis criteria are added to the database.

There are 3 different search methods available within the "Find It" tab;
    1. Project Search - Quick searching using project name ideal if you know where
        or what sector the project you are trying to locate falls.
    2. Advanced Search - Allows you to select multiple criteria to drill down to find 
       specific project opportunities to meet your needs. You can also search for key 
       words within the project profile.
    3. Company Search - Compile a table of all projects related to a specific EPC
        contractor or Project Owner.

I want to print/email a project profile. How do I do that?

    1. From the project profile page click on "printer friendly view' on the left hand
        menu to view in a printable format
    2. From here you can print the profile or right click to send the profile by email.

How can I view all the archived information in a project?

Click on 'Show Archives' icon from the left hand menu whilst on the project profile page to view all archived data.

How can I print archived information in a project?

    1. Click on 'printer friendly view' on the left hand menu to view a printable format.
    2. Select 'Show Archive' icon from the top of the project profile.
    3. Archived information will be displayed.
    4. Click on the print icon.

How can I view contact details of key personnel associated with a project?

    1. Within each project profile you will find the "Key Personnel" which displays the
        contact details of the individuals associated with the project, along with their
        designations and telephone numbers.
    2. To view all the projects associated with an individual, click on their name this
        will hyperlink to a list of projects which they have worked on or are currently
        working on.

How could I get more information about a particular project?

For more information on projects contact our team of analysts using "Contact Researcher" which is located on the left-hand side of the project profile page. 

How do I get more information on a particular contractor/competitor?

    1. Select the 'Find It' tab and select Company Search.
    2. Locate the relevant company from drop down lists of contractors, consultants
        and financers.
    3. The results will demonstrate the workload for the selected company.

You can also run an Award Workload report located under the 'Analyse It' tab to view the workload by quarter for a particular contractor.

What are saved searches?

When generating a search or analysis you will be able to save the result as a hyperlink on your 'Home Page'. All your saved searches and analysis will be located within the 'My Saved Searches'. The results saved will be automatically updated as new projects within the search or analysis criteria are added to the database.

There are 5 different reports available;

Graphical Presentation:
    1. Award Workload - Graphical presentation of company and or project workload
        using pre - defined criteria.
    2. Market Forecast - Graphical presentation of budget vs. Award Workloads for
        selected countries and sectors.

Tabular Presentation:
    1. Award Schedule - list of projects expected to be awarded within a specific time
        frame.
    2. Execution Schedule - list of projects currently under execution within a given
        time frame.
    3. Flexi Report - allows you to tailor analysis from a list of data points.

How do I find out if a particular region/country is a potential market for my product?

    1. Select the 'Analyse It' tab then click on  the Market Forecast report
    2. You can then select the required country or region (depending on your
        subscription rights).
The search results demonstrate the budget and contract values by country. The underlying data which makes up this report can also be exported to excel for further analysis.

Is it possible to segregate the projects which are only Offshore?

Select the 'Analyse It' tab, click on Flexi Report and follow the 3 simple steps below:

Stage 1
    1. Filter your search criteria by selecting the region/country, sectors, project and
        profile status, award and completion date.
         You may also define a specific budget or contract value, or select a specific 
           company or company type.
         The Additional criteria dropdown offers you the opportunity to select projects
           that require financing, pipeline projects and offshore projects.

    2. Choose offshore as your additional criteria

Stage 2

     1. Stage 2 provides the opportunity to select additional data points you wish to
         download. Flexi report provides default fields, these default fields are 
         everything in step number 1 including the project name. Tick the additional
         fields you wish to download in step number 2.

Stage 3

     1. To further refine your search use a keyword and define the fields in you wish
         to search for your keyword.

Tell me how to get a list of projects that are going to be awarded in the next six months?

    1. From the "Analyse It" tool bar select 'Award Schedule'
    2. Enter the period you would like to look at

My Flexi Report is only showing specific dates. How could I increase the date duration?

When making a selection within the Flexi Report, choose the maximum Completion and Award dates to generate the full list of projects available within the database.

How do I export a search and/or report result into Excel?

Click on the 'Export Data' icon which is always displayed on the bottom left hand corner of any "Generated Results" page.

Can I copy and paste the search/report results?

    1. To copy and paste the search/report results into excel right click within the
        generated results
    2. Select 'copy this table'. Open a new excel sheet and paste the results (either 
        through Edit>Paste or CTRL-V)

You will be able to contact a Customer Service Representative online through our online chat 'Help Online' located on the top right corner.

How can I request further tailored research?