This article introduces and contains a brief overview of the history of hydrogen, describes pros and cons of hydrogen, and discusses factors for bringing hydrogen to the market in Canada and world-wide. It also provides a link to an educational forum you can join to share your thoughts about hydrogen. Introduction Hydrogen is proposed as…
Introduction The Glossary of Common Industry and Project Terminology, a Knowledge Transfer (KT) Project guideline, defines a government job as work performed for one’s own benefit using an employer’s resources (see third bullet, inset). Between 1986 to 1988, I worked for Burmeister & Wain Energi A/S (BWE), a boilermaker in Tønder, Sønderjylland, Denmark. Figures 1 and…
Misunderstanding of third-party inspection is caused by hidden knowledge gaps and not limited to inexperienced personnel. Third-party inspection (inspection) is a strategy used by capital projects in energy and other sectors to ensure suppliers’ equipment and materials are delivered complete, correct, and on-time. This is also referred to as source surveillance, vendor surveillance, or visual…
Companies know capital projects often cost more and take longer than expected[1]. These problems are recognized industry-wide and significant. An increasing number of projects are delivered behind schedule, beyond the cost estimate, and fail to meet expectations[2]. Unbelievably, 98% of megaprojects suffer cost overruns and 77% are late[3]! Every project is at risk for budget…
Recently, I discussed the never-ending challenge of project communication with a friend, a professional who works in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. Our discussion got interesting … and quickly! The Project Communication Challenge Communicating detailed technical requirements can be complicated. Some industries and projects use the same phrases and terms to describe different things….
Once, my 12-year-old son asked what the first, second, and third worlds are. I said: You are standing by a swimming pool on the roof of a hotel, with an ice-cold Coca-Cola in your hand. This is the first world. Do you see that person walking down the street to an Internet cafe? This is…
The Project Management Institute’s report The Essential Role of Communication revealed that ineffective communication has a negative impact on project success >50% of the time. So, why make it difficult for others to understand what you mean? Related: Successful Projects Need Effective Communication. For example, these phrases are used to describe the concept of the…
Introduction Reading is a known career advancement strategy. Self-directed reading is key to earning and maintaining professional credentials. Daily reading has many benefits including increased knowledge and reduced stress, and comprises varied approaches, such as the: When endeavoring to advance a career by reading, there are a plethora of resource choices. Examples: Related: Successful Projects…
Like lessons from most fathers, the advice I received from my father was as influential as it was pervasive. The knowledge he passed to me affects the way I approach my work, even today and it became ubiquitous. To a boy, nothing is more potent than the sage wisdom of a caring father. The earliest…
Inspection strategies have not changed but inspection considerations have. COVID-19 is an infectious virus that was first identified in late 2019 in Wuhan, China. Its spread has become a global pandemic. The COVID-19 virus outbreak is a human tragedy that directly affects billions of people, cripples governments, fosters fear, and shuts down economies. It’s growing impact…
