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Mining 101//
Did You Know?
Canada is the world's largest producer of potash, supplying approximately one third of the global market. Potash is a key ingredient in fertilizer and helps farmers around the world grow the food needed to feed a growing population.

Before a potash mine is built, expanded, or upgraded, extensive planning takes place behind the scenes. This is where estimating plays a critical role. Estimators help project teams understand potential costs, assess risks, evaluate construction options, and develop budgets that support informed investment decisions.

From early concept studies through detailed project ex*****on, accurate estimates help mining companies plan infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and supporting systems needed to bring these resources to market.

At Pipestone Projects, we understand that successful projects begin long before construction starts. Sound estimating provides the foundation for better decisions, improved project certainty, and more predictable outcomes.

Mining 101: Every tonne of potash starts with planning, analysis, and a well-developed estimate.
For information on how we can help with your mining projects, contact [email protected]

Pipeline construction takes place around the world, and it's always interesting to see how projects are executed in different regions.

Our friends in Colombia shared this photo from a pipeline welding operation, highlighting the skilled tradespeople who help build and maintain critical energy infrastructure. While safety standards, regulations, PPE requirements, and work practices can vary from country to country, the shared commitment to quality workmanship and getting the job done safely remains a common goal across the industry.

One of the benefits of working in a global industry is the opportunity to learn from different experiences, environments, and approaches to construction.

Thank you to our colleagues in Colombia for sharing a look at their work in the field.

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Every successful project is the result of a team working toward a common goal.
From planning and estimating to engineering, construction, and project ex*****on, success happens when people bring their expertise together and trust one another to deliver.
At Pipestone Projects, collaboration isn't just part of the process. It's what helps build confidence to proceed.

Supporting critical infrastructure development at Farrell Creek.
Pipestone Projects was proud to assist with construction management and initial project estimation for the Legacy Pipeline at Farrell Creek. From early planning stages through field ex*****on, our team helped support the coordination, excavation, and pipeline installation activities required to keep the project moving forward safely and efficiently.
This project highlights the importance of strong planning, experienced crews, and collaboration in delivering large-scale energy infrastructure in challenging field conditions.

For additional information regarding estimation and construction management, please contact [email protected]

WORD OF THE WEEK/BEDDING
In pipeline construction, “bedding” refers to the material placed beneath and around the pipe to provide support and protection once installed in the trench. Proper bedding helps prevent damage, distributes loads evenly, and protects the integrity of the pipeline over time.
It’s one of those critical steps most people never see — but it plays a major role in long-term reliability.

Boring beneath the surface. Building confidence above it.
Pipeline construction is more than what you see on the right-of-way. Specialized trenching and boring operations play a critical role in safely navigating terrain, protecting infrastructure, and maintaining the integrity of the line during installation.

At Pipestone Projects, successful ex*****on comes from experienced crews, detailed planning, and coordination between multiple contractors working together in the field. From excavation and lowering-in to support equipment, fluid management, and final tie-ins, every stage requires precision and teamwork to keep a project moving safely and efficiently.

Pipestone Projects
We Build Confidence to Proceed.

You know we love estimating, so the Pipestone Projects team enjoyed attending CWiE' s technical session on understanding project estimates and the important role they play across the project lifecycle with Jeff Young.
Great conversations and valuable insight into the complexity behind project planning and decision-making.