AWP (Aerial Work Platform)

The maximum volume of oil, gas, or fluids a facility can handle within a given timeframe. For subcontractors, it determines the pace and scale of your scope of work on site. Exceeding this limit causes bottlenecks that can delay schedules and trigger penalties.

Milled or crushed material salvaged from existing asphalt surfaces during road removal or rehabilitation work. Subcontractors reuse RAP as base material or blend it into new asphalt mixes, reducing material costs. Proper handling and testing requirements may apply depending on project specs.

The percentage of a refinery's total processing capacity actively in use at a given time. Higher utilisation rates signal increased demand for maintenance, turnaround, and inspection crews. Subcontractors can use this metric to anticipate workload surges and mobilisation timelines.

Refers to large capital projects with lead times and development phases spanning several years. For subcontractors, long-cycle work offers extended contract visibility but requires patience on mobilisation and payment timelines. Budget cycles and scope changes are common over the project life.

The percentage of scheduled time that equipment is operational and available for use on a job site. For subcontractors, high uptime directly affects billing hours, client satisfaction, and contract renewals. Downtime caused by mechanical failure or poor maintenance often falls on the subcontractor to remedy at their own cost.

The heaviest commercial truck classification, with a gross vehicle weight rating over 33,000 lbs. Includes semi-trucks, tankers, and heavy haulers commonly used to move equipment and materials on job sites. Operators require a Class 1 commercial driver's licence in Canada.

What Is an AFE in Oil and Gas and How Does It Affect Subcontractor Payments?

An AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) controls every dollar spent on an oilfield project. Learn how it affects your billing, change orders, and cash flow as a subcontractor.