by rheatherpe | Nov 30, 2025 | Job Site
Have a project where the schedule needs acceleration? Do you have varying laborhours each week/day based on crew needs? Not sure how to quantify the additionalcosts? Purpose This paper explains when loss of productivity (LOP) factors become relevant in construction... 
by rheatherpe | Nov 30, 2025 | Oil & Gas
Key Principles 1. Focus on FunctionEvery value engineering (VE) exercise begins by identifying the essential functions of each project element. Any proposed changes must maintain — or improve — these core functions. 2. Balance Cost, Quality, and FunctionThe objective... by rheatherpe | Nov 29, 2025 | Clean Energy
What is Green Energy? Green energy is any energy type that is generated from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind or water. It often comes from renewable energy sources although there are some differences between renewable and green energy, which we will explore,... 
by rheatherpe | Oct 21, 2025 | Safety
Conduct Regular Inspections and Maintenance Why it matters Routine checks of infrastructure—such as drains, structural supports, and utility lines—prevent small issues from becoming safety hazards. For example, aclogged drain can cause flooding, creating slip risks,... by rheatherpe | Dec 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fuel cells, in general, are units that convert chemical energy found within various fuel sources along with an oxidizing agentinto electricity through a pair of redox reactions. Some are capable of taking electricity, water, and gas and converting these inputs into...