When it comes to your organization, you need a lot of documentation completed before you can even open the doors. Two such documents you may need are standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions – but which is the better option for your business? We’ll run through the basics of each, let you know who…
March 4th is National Grammar Day! While this may not be up there with Thanksgiving or Halloween, it is certainly a day of the year you should pay attention to. If you do nothing else – thank your editor today! What is National Grammar Day? National Grammar Day began in 2008 and was started…
If your company is in need of documentation, you might be asking, “Just how long will it take to develop my documentation?” While this may seem like a straightforward question, it’s not a very easy one to answer without knowing the project you have ahead of you. However, here are some factors that can help…
When was the last time your operation manual was updated? Has it been months, years, even a decade? If it has been over a year, it’s likely out of date and in desperate need of some revisions. But why should you update your operation manuals, even if “only a few things” are no longer relevant?…
EPC, or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, is a delivery model that is based entirely on a contract. It’s a necessity for some projects in oil and gas, but what does it actually mean for your organization? And does it help to have a technical writing team during the process? We cover everything you need to…
The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project of your facilities are complete! Now what? The subsequent phases in an EPC project are Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, and Startup. To ensure these phases go smoothly, it is essential to understand the documentation process. Having a Commissioning, Startup, and Operations (CSO) Technical Writer by your side during these processes…
The last thing you want when it comes to your facility’s startup is failure after failure. While setbacks can be expected and accounted for, serious problems and barriers can set back handover of a facility and full operation. However, proper planning with technical writing can help you overcome these issues, whether small or large. Keep…
When you think “documentation,” what springs to mind? Whether you think of employee handbooks, operating procedures, or the instructions to build your TV stand, you’re not wrong! But there might be a few types of documents you’re forgetting, too. Your business can likely benefit from more documentation that is both clear and concise. But just…
We recently talked about the history of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry – but what about its future? As of 2022, the industry is seeing rapid growth, and it’s set to continue moving forward. Before you can see how these changes may affect your organization, it’s important to review the supply chain. Your…
An LNG facility isn’t quite finished when construction is wrapped up – there are still a few more steps needed to properly hand over the completed facility, and completed documentation is one of them. But what’s actually needed in these documents, and why is it beneficial to go with an experienced technical writing team for…