Category Archives: Technical Articles

Job Descriptions of Project Environmental Management Roles

Environmental Construction Method Statements

Below are key roles and responsibilities for Project Environment Manager (PEM) and Environmental Officer (PEO) applicable for different types and sizes of the projects. Project Environment Manager reports directly to the Project Manager. Environment Manager has primary responsibility for managing all aspects of environmental management and compliance for design and construction phase. Environmental Officer assists… Read More »

Storage Tank Fabrication Erection and Testing Method Statement

Cathodic Protection System for Storage Tanks Installation Method Statement

This procedure covers detailed activities for fabrication, erection and testing of the storage tanks, and also equipment & manpower required for the same. Storage tank fabrication tasks / activities need to be carried out with utmost care with good workmanship and in accordance with the project specifications to achieve satisfactory completion of the whole process.… Read More »

What Is A Building Management System – BMS System

What is a BMS system or Building Management System, in fact BMS is a microprocessor & computer based control system which is now installed in most of the buildings in order to control and monitor the installed equipment including all mechanical and electrical equipment and systems like HVAC, lighting, power, water supply and filtration system… Read More »

Earth Retention Shoring System for Excavations – Part 1 of 2

Pile wall requirements

The work specified herein includes the design, documentation, furnishing, and installation of earth retention systems for excavations.  The earth retention system shall be either singular or multiple stages comprised of soldier piles and laggings, sheet pile wall and bracing, raker or timber sheet pile wall bracing or secant piling bracing and tie-back systems or cantilever… Read More »

Risk Management Principles Simple & Precise Explanation

risk management

Risk management as understood by its name is process of managing the risks, that involves first identify, assess and prioritize the risks and then implement the coordinated measures and/or resources to eliminate, minimize and monitor the probability and impact of the unwanted events or situations. Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the… Read More »

Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions and Answers

Air Handling Unit AHU FAHU Testing and commissioning Method Statement

Below we have given around 70 questions and answers that can be helpful for mechanical engineer interview.  Q.1) What is the Unit of Heat? Units: BTU (British Thermal Units) 1BTU: It is the amount of energy required to raise 1 Degree Fahrenheit temperature of 1 Pound of water (OR) It is the amount of heat… Read More »

Standard Requirements for Furnishing, Fabrication, and Placement of Reinforcement Including bars, welded wire fabric, Ties & Supports

Installation Of Reinforcement Steel Bars For Footing, Strap Beam, Raft, Slab & All Structural Concrete - Steel Fixing

Below are standard specifications and quality control requirements for concrete reinforcement including tension, compression, and temperature reinforcing steel, including welded wire fabric, and epoxy coated reinforcing. The scope of work includes furnishing, fabrication, and placement of reinforcement for cast-in-place concrete, including bars, welded wire fabric, ties, and supports. Related standards and codes: ASTM A416/A416M: Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for… Read More »

Method Statement for Installation of Thermal Insulation on Pipes

Method of thermal insulation and Lagging for Pipe Elbow

Below is a detailed method statement for thermal insulation application on pipes, fittings and equipment connections. Calcium silicate insulation is used for thermal insulation of indoor piping and fittings. Perlite insulation is often used where water entering an insulation system may cause corrosion problems or process problems, for example the outdoor piping, fitting and equipment.… Read More »