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Pipelines around safety, but also environmental standards and land use
■ Costs are climbing due to inflation, supply chain constraints, and a shrinking pool of skilled labor
Meanwhile, the margin for error keeps getting smaller. One misstep in permitting, routing, or community engagement can stall a project indefinitely.
The result? Project owners are demanding more from every partner, every contractor, and every phase of the job. It’ s now about doing it faster, smarter, and with fewer disruptions.
Efficiency is the new currency
In today’ s climate, efficiency isn’ t just about saving money. It’ s about winning permits. Earning trust. Meeting deadlines. Protecting the environment.
From my vantage point, the most successful projects are those that treat efficiency as a mindset, not just a metric. That means:
■ Planning routes with community and regulatory realities in mind from the outset
■ Using modular and prefabricated solutions where possible
■ Embracing lean construction and
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