Assign a Shortcut to a Style Applying styles to format text keeps formatting consistent and prevents file corruption unlike formatting “manually” using the icons in the ‘Home’ tab. This means opening the style pane, finding the style, then applying it. There is the option of using the style gallery in the ‘Home’ tab, but that…
If you’re planning a new facility construction in the oil and gas, renewable, or construction industries, it’s time to think about your Operations and Maintenance Procedures. Do you know what you need to include in them? Get ready for the rundown on the basics, so you can be sure you check all the boxes when…
What do you call a dinosaur with an expansive vocabulary? A thesaurus! And thanks to Peter Mark Roget, you can also call a book filled with synonyms a thesaurus and reference one whenever you’re in need of a fresh word with a specific meaning. January 18th was selected as National Thesaurus Day because it is…
Are you responsible for writing an environmental report for an upcoming project? It’s essential to get this work done right the first time, or you could face rising costs, project delays, and more. We’ll cover what environmental reports are, why they are so important, and what paths you can take to keep costs down and…
From conception to execution, and in some industries, decommissioning, all engineering projects have at least one thing in common: technical communication. Much of what engineers do ultimately needs to be “put on paper,” i.e., documented. Technical documents must clearly explain complex ideas to technicians, operators, engineers, management, and customers. But why? Clear, concise, and correct…
As we begin progressing into 2022, we at Shea Writing and Training Solutions, Inc. would like to take the opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the last 365 days. Much like the year before, 2021 was unpredictable and full of uncertainty. But with our sights set on the horizon and earnest lessons learned from 2020,…
No matter your industry, you’re going to need documentation to get your project off the ground. That includes the renewable energy sector. Much of this documentation is actually required by government agencies, including the BOEM. Here’s what you need to know about the BOEM, what can happen if you don’t have the necessary documentation, and…
The PIPES Act 2020 was signed into law on December 27th, 2020. Deadlines, specifically for Section 114, are coming up on December 27th, 2021. Pipeline operators need to have their documentation ready to go soon to ensure they’re ready for this upcoming date. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know about the…
Is it time to strengthen your document control system? A document control professional can bring a wealth of benefits to a business by improving productivity, increasing profitability, and even streamlining access to crucial safety information—and professional training can help you fully unlock those benefits. Here’s a rundown of document control: what it is, why it’s…
