Entries by Elnaz Khaleghi

Important Lessons learned from Modularization

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Modularization entails the large-scale transfer of stick-build construction effort from the jobsite to one or more local or distant fabrication shops/yards to exploit one or more strategic advantages. However, the construction industry has been slow to achieve high levels of modularization. It has reached a ceiling regarding the percentage of stick-built work hours being exported […]

International Women’s Day 2023

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Today, on International Women’s Day (March 8), we celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women all around the world. It is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 is Every Woman Counts. It’s a reminder that all women, from […]

CNA Annual Conference 2023 – ‘Talent Collider’

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With our event partner, TALENT™ (Ontario Tech Talent), PTAG was pleased to co-host the 2nd annual ‘Talent Collider’ at this year’s Canadian Nuclear Association conference. PTAG & OTU TALENT brought together 100 students and 25 industry executives in a speed dating concept to help fuel the next generation of industry professionals. Thank you to the wonderful students who […]

PTAG at PDAC Mining 4Beer Event

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PTAG is pleased to be a Sponsor for the Mining4Beer event during the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)2023 at the Bottom Line Sports, Toronto, on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mining4Beer is an event to bring the mining community together. Join us to discover how PTAG’s Project Advisors assist the mining industry in delivering successful projects. Join […]

Planning For Modularization

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Planning for modularization is the evaluation and determination of offsite construction in the front end planning phase to achieve specific strategic objectives and improve the project outcomes. The process includes developing a business case and execution strategy for large-scale transfer of stick-built construction effort from the job site to fabrication shops or yards. In order […]

Partnering (part 2)

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What makes partnering successful? Within the construction industry, partnering – an optimal relationship between a customer and supplier – offers many opportunities to improve construction projects’ total quality and cost-effectiveness while developing an atmosphere conducive to innovation, teamwork, trust, and commitment. Partnering can be used to attain total quality management (TQM). Key Elements of Partnering: […]

Partnering (Best Practice)

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Having a strong partnership makes a tremendous impact on projects. PTAG has industry-specific teams ready to help you build a united teamwith a common objective, improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. Partnering is a long-term commitment between two or more organizations as in an alliance or it may be applied to a shorter period […]

PTAG’s Hydro Experience

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Did you know PTAG has worked on hydroelectric and industrial projects ranging in value from $1M to over $12B and covers:  Hydroelectric development, Rehabilitation, Transmission & Distribution Projects?  PTAG’s Hydroelectric and Industrial Project subject matter experts have direct experience with dam rehabilitations and new generation developments.  PTAG offers an in-depth understanding of project and asset […]