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As a planning engineer, one of the most important responsibilities is to establish a construction methodology for project activities. While it may not be easy, it is certainly achievable. By understanding the project activities, scope, and deliverables, a good methodology can be created to deliver the project with the best qualities, at a low cost, and on time. In construction projects, several factors come into play, including the client's vision and key objectives, project conditions, requirements of quality control and HSE, and contractor resources such as available formworks, equipment, and manpower. Therefore, it is crucial for the client, engineer, and contractor's project team to participate in developing the methodology. While it may require much time and effort at the beginning, in the end, a good product with the required aspects can be achieved within the specific time and desired costs. #PlanningEngineer #ConstructionMethodology #ProjectManagement #QualityControl #HSE #ClientObjectives #ContractorResources 

Site Supervision & Management Civil supervisors at infrastructure sites play a pivotal role in steering the project towards success. Their responsibilities encompass a broad range of tasks, from overseeing daily operations to ensuring safety compliance. 1-Leadership: Supervisors guide and manage the workforce, ensuring that laborers and technicians are productive and adhere to project standards. 2-Safety Enforcement: They are the custodians of safety, conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards to prevent accidents. 3-Quality Control: Supervisors maintain the integrity of construction by managing orders, deliveries, and ensuring work techniques are correct and safe. 4-Conflict Resolution: They also excel in resolving conflicts, fostering teamwork, and promoting effective communication on site. To control the site effectively, supervisors must: --Remove obstacles that impede workflow. --Ensure all workers understand project expectations. --Implement effective site orientations and safety plans. #CivilEngineering #SiteSupervisor #InfrastructureInnovation #ConstructionManagement #SafetyFirst #QualityControl #TeamLeadership #ProjectSuccess #MahmoudSaad #projectmanagement

Having a project, a turn-around? Or a unexpected repair project? Having a long term planned project? But you don’t have the team? From project/construction management to quality management, from foremen to safety- and fire watchers. GISS Projects Group can set up a project team or single individuals, with specialists in various disciplines (construction, piping, E&I, civil and further). GISS can provide your project with these specialists construction managers, project managers, engineering, planning, document controllers, welding inspectors, QA/QC personnel. All supported with our quality and registration application “GPA quality”. Thru Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico We have these specialists, and are able to arrange them on site in a matter of a few days. Curious about this? Don’t hesitate and send us a message or request by email, a phone call or a direct message and we will listen to your needs and provide you with a solution. #projects #oilandgas #quality #projectteams #engineering #inspection #safety #qaqc #oilandgasindustry #oilandgas #quality #progress #ensuring #constructionindustry #pipeline #inspection #streamline #linkedin #fireprotectionassociation #qualitymanagement #fireprotection #alarmassociationflorida #afsa #floridafirechiefs #steel #oilandgasindustry #projectmanagement

Ensure Quality in New Construction Old Approach: - Hiring inexpensive, low-quality contractors led to subpar work. - Inadequate closing processes with contractors and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) resulted in unresolved issues. - Failure to properly inspect and verify work by not walking the job with the contractor. - Difficulty in accessing standards and customer-specific information, like conduit counts and manhole (MH) specifications. New Approach: - Invest in high-quality contractors or ensure robust supervision through qualified inspectors. - Implement real-time collection, verification, and updating of as-builts in line with production reports on a chosen asset mapping platform. #constructionmanagement #qualitycontrol #projectmanagement

In the construction industry, the role of a Construction Manager is critical to the success of any project. However, did you know that this pivotal role goes by different names depending on the region or company? Whether called an Inspector, Construction Site Coordinator, Bird Dog, Project Construction Manager, or Field Engineer, these professionals share the same core responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Regardless of the title, Construction Managers ensure the seamless execution of projects by focusing on five key areas: 1. Safety: Implementing and enforcing safety protocols to protect workers and the public. 2. Quality: Maintaining high standards of workmanship and ensuring all work meets regulatory and client specifications. 3. Scope: Managing project scope to prevent scope creep and ensure all project requirements are met. 4. Schedule: Coordinating activities to keep the project on track and meet deadlines. 5. Budget: Controlling costs to keep the project within budget while maximizing value. Why It Matters: These professionals are the backbone of construction projects, ensuring that everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Their ability to adapt to different environments and titles showcases their versatility and importance in the industry. At ExecuPOWER, our Construction Managers (by any name) are dedicated to delivering excellence and ensuring the success of every project we undertake. Stay tuned for more insights into the critical roles within our Field Services group. Connect with Us: Interested in learning more about our services or how we can assist with your next project? Let’s connect and explore the possibilities. #DidYouKnow #ConstructionManagement #FieldServices #ProjectManagement #Safety #Quality #Scope #Schedule #Budget #ConstructionIndustry

In the construction industry, it's undeniable that contractors might make occasional mistakes. However, when these same errors become repetitive, before placing blame on the contractor, clients should consider: 1) Reviewing the criteria used for selecting the contractor initially (which may have "overlooked" their track record) 2) Evaluating whether the contractor lacked proper briefing on: a) Contractual requirements. b) Delays in receiving Project (QHSE) Plan, drawings, etc., yet allowed to continue work. c) Inadequate induction by the Project Manager, supervisor, PIC, or safety/quality personnel, possibly reflected by incomplete site diary entries. d) Lack of supervision during the occurrence of shoddy work or defects. These factors may raise red flags, prompting questions about potential connections (cronies?) between the contractor and the client. (as the same defects, the same non-conformances , the same faulty/shoddy work keep repeating year after year?)

The Most Critical and Important Documents and Forms in a Construction Project. 1. Contract Documents 2. Contract Drawings 3. NOC Approval from Authorities 4. Document Transmittal Sheet (DTS) 5. Work Request (WR) Form  6. Inspection Request (IR) Form 7. Pre-Qualification (PRQ) Form 8. Method Statement (MST) Form 9. Material Submittal Sheet (MSS) 10. Confirmation of Verbal Instruction (CVI) 11. Request for Information (RFI) 12. Request for Approval (RFA) 13. Daily Report  14. Weekly Report 15. Monthly Report 16. Concrete Pouring Request (CPR) 17. Non-Conformance Report (NCR) 18. Shop Drawing (SDS) 19. Site Observation Report (SOS) 20. As-built Final The Significance of Construction Document Control. Almost all construction team nowadays hire a document control officer due to the large number of documents that should be handled and organized. However, it is the project manager and the whole construction team’s responsibility to have an idea of the importance and all details that a document contains. All engineers are expected to sign every document that is being handed to them without reading or understanding its purpose. An engineer and inspector should always consider every worker’s safety and anyone who will stay on the project after closing out before signing an important document. As issues often arise after or even during the construction, quick identification and access of all project documents are required to serve as evidence of compliance to standards and instructions.  It is said that the two most significant challenges that most construction project avoids are delays and litigation. A full and comprehensive set of construction documents can help in resolving these problems quickly. Proper organization of these documents, along with adequate monitoring, equates to easier closeout and overall project management for construction.

Having a project, a turn-around? Or a unexpected repair project? Having a long term planned project? But you don’t have the team? From project management to quality management, from foremen to safety- and fire watchers. GISS Projects Group can set up a project team, with specialists in various disciplines (construction, piping, E&I, civil and further). GISS can provide your project with these specialists construction managers, project managers, engineering, planning, document controllers, welding inspectors, QA/QC personnel. All supported with our quality and registration application “GPA quality”. Thru the USA, Canada and Europe. We have these specialists, and are able to arrange them on site in a matter of a few days. Curious about this? Don’t hesitate and send us a message or request by email, a phone call or a direct message and we will listen to your needs and provide you with a solution. #projects #oilandgas #quality #projectteams #engineering #inspection #safety #qaqc #oilandgasindustry #oilandgas #quality #progress #ensuring #constructionindustry #pipeline #inspection #streamline #linkedin #fireprotectionassociation #qualitymanagement #fireprotection #alarmassociationflorida #afsa #floridafirechiefs #steel  #oilandgasindustry