Construction Oversight Fundamentals: Foundation Practices and Principles Overview
Course Overview:
GTI Energy's Construction Oversight Fundamentals is a 12-hour instructor-led course designed to strengthen the technical knowledge and professional skills of construction inspectors and their supervisors. The course emphasizes identifying deficiencies, verifying compliance, documenting findings, and communicating concerns to support safe and successful construction projects.
Participants will explore key construction activities, including excavation, pipe installation, welding, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), backfilling, pressure testing, purging, and commissioning. Additional topics include construction safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and inspection documentation. The course also emphasizes building productive relationships between pipeline operators and construction contractors through effective communication, collaboration, and accountability. Real-world examples, discussions, and practical scenarios reinforce these essential skills.
Target Audience:
- Field Construction Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors
- Pipeline Operator Construction and Field Operations Personnel
- Construction Project Managers and Coordinators
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Personnel
- Contractor Construction Managers and Field Supervisors
- Individuals New to Construction Inspection or Oversight Responsibilities
Course Format
In-person
Virtual Instructor-led
CEU 1.2 | PDH 12
Course Objectives:
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of construction inspectors and supervisors in promoting safe, compliant, and high-quality pipeline construction.
- Identify common construction hazards, unsafe work practices, and conditions requiring intervention or corrective action.
- Evaluate construction practices associated with excavation, pipe installation, and welding, among others.
- Apply regulatory and quality requirements.
- Document and address construction deficiencies.
- Build productive operator-contractor relationships.
Upcoming Sessions
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January 12-14, 2027 | Virtual Instructor-led | $960
Course Overview: This training course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in overseeing contractor pipeline construction activities effectively and safely
December 14-16, 2027 | Virtual Instructor-led | $960
Course Overview: This training course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in overseeing contractor pipeline construction activities effectively and safely
If you're registering with a company colleague (or two or more) at the same time, you can save an additional 10%. (The 10% discount applies only to two or more students taking the same class and does not apply to two students taking separate courses.) Contact us if you plan to use the team discount.
Meet Your Instructor Ray Deatherage
Ray Deatherage serves as the Director of Education and Training at GTI Energy, bringing over 34 years of natural gas industry experience, including more than 25 years working for a natural gas distribution utility.
During his tenure, Ray was responsible for overseeing the training and qualification of company and contractor construction inspectors supporting a multi-billion-dollar pipeline infrastructure improvement program. He also led a Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) inspection team responsible for auditing construction inspectors and contractors to ensure compliance with established construction standards and quality expectations.
Throughout this course, Ray will share his firsthand experiences, practical insights, and lessons learned from leading construction oversight teams, providing participants with valuable real-world perspectives on effective construction inspection, contractor relationships, and quality assurance practices.
Digital Badge:
Earn a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile after successfully completing the course.
Onsite Training Option
Training a group of your employees at your facility or within a short distance away saves time and money and ensures consistency of information. Select any of our courses or full certificate programs—from one-day workshops to one- to two-week courses. We can tailor topics to your specific needs.
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