Greenfield and Brownfield Projects
People who have been involved in project implementation may know what “Greenfield” and “Brownfield” projects mean. Prior to being employed by EPCM companies, I never knew what these terms mean. …
Standards and Statutory Laws
What do NFPA 70 and AS/NZS 3000 have in common? The former is National Electrical Code (U.S.) and the later is the Wiring Rules (Australia and New Zealand). Both are …
Importance of Design Documentation
Design strategies should always allot time for design documentation. almost always, this is the least priority in any project, may it be Engineering design or software design. One of the …
Dealing with Worker’s Alibis
It’s not unusual to find someone in the work place who tries to always find an excuse for not doing his tasks. I was not spared with those types of …
Once an Engineer, Always an Engineer
In my more than three (3) decades of working with different companies in different countries dealing with different people from different countries, I always find that the saying once an …
Counterfeits Can Kill
Every day, counterfeit electrical products are finding their way into our homes, businesses, and public institutions. These fraudulent products pose a serious financial and legal liability to the electrical industry, …