The addition of a new pipeline is expected to raise the price of Canadian oil fetches, resulting in a stronger economy and better government revenues, The Globe and Mail report.
Experience
Finding the right contractor to handle pipeline projects in Alberta isn’t an easy feat, though. When it comes to contractor selection, you’ll want to start with the most important thing: experience. A contractor that has considerable experience in delivering pipeline and infrastructure projects and in getting contractors for the contract and scope of the work is a sound option to consider.
Reputation
Look for contractors with an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional results and services. Put these contractors high up on your list. That’s the kind of companies you’ll want to partner with for any pipeline projects in Alberta.
Deadlines
Ask if the contractor can deliver the results you want well within your timeline. Delays will cost you money. By hiring contractors with the necessary experience and expertise, you can expect the firm to deliver quality work that more than meets the needs of your project.
Training
Check out the kind of training the contractor offers its employees. Do they know the safest and most efficient way to get the job done? What kind of safety training do they receive? Ask questions so you’ll know if you’re hiring contractors who can handle the safety challenges common in pipeline sites.
Communication
Look for a contractor that sends prompt replies to your emails, calls or texts. If you receive answers to your inquiries a day or two after, it may be wise to take the firm off your list. If they’re not responsive before they start the job, then that may not bode well for a future partnership. Look elsewhere for a pipeline contractor instead that sends replies within the same day, if not within 24 hours of your inquiries.
