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14 Aug

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With apologies for this slightly off work post however it is a Sunday there are significant similarities between commissioning a rebuilt classic motorcycle and an offshore Oil and Gas Project. Both have construction scopes, a number of systems to be commissioned and made fully operational. Oil and Gas projects around the world are littered with projects that have not been properly and systematically commissioned. Result poor performance, significant downtime and unhappy clients. A bit like a badly rebuilt classic bike. As part of our Projects Engineers toolkit we have produced a commissioning...

12 Feb

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As a result of 10+ years of gathering information about Oil and Gas Topsides Project Engineering, this book is now available to provide you with readily usable tools and techniques for performing your own responsibilities as a Project Engineer. As the Oil and Gas Industry strives for increased effectiveness and efficiency, it is important that we work smarter, not harder....

28 Jan

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Ruchi Varma Joins Cranston Team We are delighted to announce that Ruchi Varma BEng, MBA, AMP PMQ has joined Cranston Engineering as part of our expanding coaching team.   Ruchi is an accomplished Project Professional with significant experience gained internationally in the Oil and Gas Offshore Topsides, Refining and Petrochem industries. Ruchi will be also be involved in business development and brings with her an in depth understanding of the increasing Indian subcontinent market. We look forward to Ruchi bringing her expertise to bear as we further develop the Project Engineers Toolkit series of webinars,...

11 Oct

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We are pleased to announce that Graham Horrell has joined Cranston Engineering Graham is a veteran Project manager with over 30 years’ experience gained in the Oil and Gas Refining and Petrochem industries. Graham will be working with Cranston Engineering to develop training and coaching materials specific to Onshore Refinery,  Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical facilities. We look forward to Graham sharing his knowledge and expertise with the Project Engineering community.    ...

11 Aug

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We are pleased to announce the release of the first of our Advanced Toolkit Modules. The first of these, now availible via the webinar platform is  Offshore Accommodation Projects. This is a three part collaboration with Accommodation Projects expert Roddy Scott Roddy is an veteran offshore Accommodation Specialist Project Engineer with over 25 years’ experience gained in the Oil and Gas Industry in the North Sea and in Baku, Azerbaijan. He is experienced as part of multi-discipline design and construction teams on a variety of Living Quarters projects from New Build Single Lift...

20 Jul

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Net zero 2050 from UGUK/IMechE presentation 2/7/20 This short article is based on an excellent Institution of Mechanical Engineers webinar given recently by Martyn Tulloch of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre. It outlines how the UK could make the transition to Net Zero C02 emissions within 30 years. If you are interested in being part of the development of the next North Sea industry I recommend that you take time to watch the Martyn Tullochs Imech E webinar/presentation and understand the big picture of what could be the biggest infrastructure “project for...

28 Jun

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Reproduced from IMechE Professional Engineer Newsletter 24 Jun 2020 Joseph Flaig There is more conversation about mental health and well-being than ever before – but do companies need a more fundamental approach for a happier, healthier workforce? (Credit: Shutterstock) “It got to the stage where I couldn’t take it. I froze in the meeting, started shaking and I had to come home.” Mike had been pushed too far. Under pressure to sign off an energy budget cut he saw as “impossible,” he had a breakdown. His GP signed him off work and restricted him from...

22 Apr

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Update 22.4.20 A series of 31 webinars covering  all aspects of the toolkit has now been completed, proofed and uploaded to our webinar platform. This is now availible to students  for immediate course access. This will allow learning at the students own pace in any location with internet access. It is recommended that this self paced learning is supported with a number of online/in person coaching sessions to optimise the experience. Please see https://www.cranstoneng.com/the-toolkit/ We are also offering a 50% discount until the end of lockdown restrictions using the discount code CRANS50...

14 Apr

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A series of 31 webinars covering  all aspects of the toolkit has now been completed, proofed and uploaded to our webinar platform. This will be availible to students Wednesday 22.4.20 for immediate course access. Pls see https://www.cranstoneng.com/the-toolkit/ This will allow learning at the students own pace in any location with internet access. It is recommended that this self paced learning is supported with a number of online/in person coaching sessions to optimise the experience.    ...