Engineering Standards | April 22, 2026 Transforming Corporate Standards – Part 6: Moder... Piping specifications are more effectively managed as structured data rather than static documents. Converting them into a centralized database improves… Read More
Engineering Standards | March 16, 2026 Transforming Corporate Standards – Part 5: Build... Build-Down Publishing creates project-ready specifications by starting with the complete corporate standard and removing non-applicable requirements using defined rules. This… Read More
Learning & Development | March 4, 2026 Live vs. On-Demand Training: Why Instructor-Led Le... Live training remains essential for engineers because it supports application of technical knowledge in real operating conditions. It allows engineers… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | February 25, 2026 Threat Management: The Missing Piece in Reliabilit... Threat Management is a structured approach for identifying, prioritizing, and addressing early reliability risks before they escalate into failures. It… Read More
Litigation Support | January 28, 2026 The Right Expert Witness: Pay a Little, Save a Lot... The right expert witness can significantly reduce litigation cost and risk by identifying root causes early, shaping legal strategy, and… Read More
Machinery | December 9, 2025 Pumping Challenges in Plastics Pyrolysis and Other... Plastics pyrolysis is an emerging technology that advances the circular economy by converting non-recyclable plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbon products.… Read More
Learning & Development | November 18, 2025 Organizational Success Through Lifelong Learning... To paraphrase a popular quote, learning is a journey, not a destination. Embracing this philosophy is essential for long-term organizational… Read More
Engineering Standards | October 22, 2025 Transforming Corporate Standards – Part 4: Knowl... Corporate standards often fail to communicate the reasoning behind individual requirements. Storing specifications in a requirements database allows intent and… Read More
Learning & Development | September 17, 2025 A New Framework for Successful Hybrid Training... If you were to observe a Becht training session as a “fly on the wall,” you would witness more than… Read More
Engineering Standards | September 2, 2025 Transforming Corporate Standards – Part 3: Advan... Advanced filtering allows engineering standards to be dynamically tailored to a specific project. When standards are managed in a requirements… Read More
Learning & Development | August 6, 2025 Clear Career Progression: Key to Keeping Your Best... Did you know limited advancement opportunities are among the top reasons employees seek new jobs? While salary, benefits, and hybrid… Read More
Engineering Standards | August 4, 2025 Transforming Corporate Standards – Part 2: Integ... Integrated Overlays allow organizations to customize engineering standards while keeping the original base specification intact. By managing content at the… Read More
Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | July 30, 2025 When Flares Fail: Design Oversights and Lessons fr... By Monika Ko with contributions from Patrick Williams Flares are designed to be the last line of defense – a… Read More
Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls | June 24, 2025 Justifying Electrical Infrastructure Investments w... Investing in electrical infrastructure, whether it’s a new substation, a distribution system upgrade, or a network expansion, requires more than… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | May 28, 2025 Shortening the Turnaround Window Through Efficient... By Ralph Davies with contributions from Gordon Lawrence Maintenance turnarounds are an unavoidable part of operating a refinery, petrochemical plant,… Read More
