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Oil and gas construction involves much more than equipment installation. The construction may range from site preparation to foundations, pipelines, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and even other forms of infrastructure. In the case of assessing oilfield construction in Alberta, it is important to consider aspects such as safety, engineering coordination, quality, and planning of the project.

Site preparation is important at the onset of any project. Based on the nature of the project, the work may include access roads, grading, excavation, drainage, foundations, utilities, and other site preparation activities. The activities on oil and gas sites may fall under construction safety regulations and thus should be accounted for at the very onset.

Coordinating various trades during the course of construction should also be taken into account when undertaking the construction of a project. Various activities such as mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, structural, and automation activities may overlap, and thus coordination of the process is important.

Quality control may entail material handling, welding, installation of equipment, testing, and documentation. Proper record-keeping makes it easy to document the work done.

Safety shall be a key consideration during the entire process. Use of heavy equipment, excavating, welding, lifting, working in confined spaces, and dealing with energized equipment entails great risks that must be controlled. Procedures, inspection, training, and communication may assist in controlling the identified risks.

Regarding the evaluation of oilfield construction in Alberta, companies must examine the capability of the contractor in terms of coordination, documentation, safety management, and system commissioning.

A systematic construction process will facilitate the development of sustainable energy infrastructure.

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