Pipeline construction contractors are engaged in work that involves the installation, repair, or replacement of underground pipes. Fields of work include working on water, sewer, natural gas, heating oil, and crude oil pipelines, as well as utility pipes used to safeguard public and private utilities.
Pipeline construction contractors are responsible for all facets of the installation process. Duties include clearing and grading the land so trenches can be dug. Sections of pipes are trucked to the worksite where workers string pipe sections which are then welded together. Special epoxy coating is applied to welds to minimize corrosion and reduce risk of leakage.
The extensive network of pipeline that extends across the nation has significantly improved the lives of Americans. Without water pipelines we wouldn't enjoy the luxury of tap water for drinking, bathing and washing laundry. Without sewer pipes we wouldn't have indoor restroom facilities.
Gas pipelines provide us with fuel for our cars and heating oil for our homes. Utility pipeline systems ensure we have uninterrupted cable and phone service and can access electricity with the flip of a switch.
Combined, these networks of pipes have vastly improved the lifestyles for people all over the world. They have aided in providing essential resources to rural areas and metropolitan cities.
One of the biggest drawbacks of pipeline construction is these jobs often require contractors to work in extremely difficult conditions. Large jobs, such as the Alaskan pipeline take months or years to finish. Others require working long hours in harsh environments such as deserts, mountains, and even underwater.
Design engineers work diligently to develop blueprints and installation processes. To gain insight into underground conditions, contractors utilize subsurface utility engineering SUE methods to locate the existence of previously installed pipes.
SUE uses a variety of detection tools to assess the position and depth of subsurface pipes, as well as the material composition and condition. The data gathered from these methods ensures that contractors will not unexpectedly unearth existing pipes which could result in job delays and workplace accidents.
Pipeline networks are placed into five different categories that include: municipal, residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional. Contractors engage in fabricating and installing pipes according to its application. They also repair and replace existing pipes and utilities and monitor their condition.
Although a few pipeline construction companies are capable of installing any category of pipe, most specialize in one or two. Furthermore, a few categories are divided into subcategories and require working with specialty trade contractors.
For example, marine pipeline construction involves building offshore oil rig platforms and installing pipes deep into the ocean floor. Another specialized field is that of pipeline rehabilitation which involves replacing large segments of existing pipe networks.
Lastly, pipeline projects are further categorized as either dry utility construction or wet utility construction. Dry utility refers to pipes that store non-gaseous products or used to protect subsurface utilities and communications systems.
Wet utility construction encompasses pipes that convey liquid products including wastewater, storm water, drinking water, and petroleum products such as heating oil and gasoline.
It's imperative to work with pipeline construction companies that have a strong record of construction safety and are skilled in the specific application of the job. It is just as important to hire contractors that are financially stable and have earned a solid reputation within the industry.
Pipeline construction contractors are responsible for all facets of the installation process. Duties include clearing and grading the land so trenches can be dug. Sections of pipes are trucked to the worksite where workers string pipe sections which are then welded together. Special epoxy coating is applied to welds to minimize corrosion and reduce risk of leakage.
The extensive network of pipeline that extends across the nation has significantly improved the lives of Americans. Without water pipelines we wouldn't enjoy the luxury of tap water for drinking, bathing and washing laundry. Without sewer pipes we wouldn't have indoor restroom facilities.
Gas pipelines provide us with fuel for our cars and heating oil for our homes. Utility pipeline systems ensure we have uninterrupted cable and phone service and can access electricity with the flip of a switch.
Combined, these networks of pipes have vastly improved the lifestyles for people all over the world. They have aided in providing essential resources to rural areas and metropolitan cities.
One of the biggest drawbacks of pipeline construction is these jobs often require contractors to work in extremely difficult conditions. Large jobs, such as the Alaskan pipeline take months or years to finish. Others require working long hours in harsh environments such as deserts, mountains, and even underwater.
Design engineers work diligently to develop blueprints and installation processes. To gain insight into underground conditions, contractors utilize subsurface utility engineering SUE methods to locate the existence of previously installed pipes.
SUE uses a variety of detection tools to assess the position and depth of subsurface pipes, as well as the material composition and condition. The data gathered from these methods ensures that contractors will not unexpectedly unearth existing pipes which could result in job delays and workplace accidents.
Pipeline networks are placed into five different categories that include: municipal, residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional. Contractors engage in fabricating and installing pipes according to its application. They also repair and replace existing pipes and utilities and monitor their condition.
Although a few pipeline construction companies are capable of installing any category of pipe, most specialize in one or two. Furthermore, a few categories are divided into subcategories and require working with specialty trade contractors.
For example, marine pipeline construction involves building offshore oil rig platforms and installing pipes deep into the ocean floor. Another specialized field is that of pipeline rehabilitation which involves replacing large segments of existing pipe networks.
Lastly, pipeline projects are further categorized as either dry utility construction or wet utility construction. Dry utility refers to pipes that store non-gaseous products or used to protect subsurface utilities and communications systems.
Wet utility construction encompasses pipes that convey liquid products including wastewater, storm water, drinking water, and petroleum products such as heating oil and gasoline.
It's imperative to work with pipeline construction companies that have a strong record of construction safety and are skilled in the specific application of the job. It is just as important to hire contractors that are financially stable and have earned a solid reputation within the industry.
