A project requiring multiple specialised trades — such as welders, pipefitters, and electricians — deployed in sequence or simultaneously. Subcontractors must coordinate closely to avoid schedule conflicts and delays. Winning work on these projects often requires demonstrating multi-discipline capacity to the prime contractor.
Industry Glossary Term
Multi-Trade Pipeline
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Service Company
IndustryA company that provides specialized services to oil and gas operators, such as drilling, completions, workover, transportation, or maintenance. Also called oilfield services (OFS).
TD (Total Depth)
IndustryThe maximum depth reached by a drilling rig during well construction, measured from the surface to the bottom of the wellbore. For subcontractors, TD determines project scope, equipment requirements, and billing milestones as it marks the completion of the drilling phase.
ISNetworld
IndustryA contractor management platform used by operators to verify that subcontractors meet safety, insurance, and compliance requirements before being allowed to work on sites. Maintaining ISNetworld compliance is essential for subcontractors working with major operators.
Subcontractor
IndustryA company hired by a general contractor or directly by an operator to perform a specific portion of work. Subcontractors often specialize in particular services or trades.
Tieback
IndustryA structural anchor or connection point used to secure equipment, pipelines, or wellheads back to an existing infrastructure system, commonly referenced in subcontractor scopes of work when connecting new installations to live or existing lines. Subcontractors should confirm tieback specifications and isolation procedures clearly in their contracts, as this work often involves elevated risk and may require additional certifications or permits.
Upstream
IndustryThe segment of the oil and gas industry involved in exploration and production (E&P). Includes drilling, completions, and well operations.
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