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    gut check

    Bseejim, I moved 700 miles from where I grew up to take a job. I am married with two teenagers. It was the best move that I have ever made. Houston is a wonderful place. I have since taken another job since I moved. Same local. If your family is comfortable with you taking that job there then...
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    New Project

    Moonstone thx for the thread because I have learned alot from the responses. To the responders, Thx for the replies. I am in a brand field to me. The company I work for has some great superintendents that really know the trade and they will call into the office and have some conference calls so...
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    survey drafting standards

    Is there any manuals or literature on survey drafting standards? I work for a company that has two offices and they argue back and forth about line types and etc. So to clear the air on this i am looking for some guidelines that state standards and preferences. Any info would be greatly...
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    Survey drafting standards

    I have a friend that asked if there were any minimum survey drafting standards. He works for a company that has two offices and each office has a preference of how land plats are to be drawn. He was wondering if there were minimum standards for survey drafting to distinguish between standards...
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    Going the extra mile down a dead end road

    Foada, There are 3 things for a good work ethic: #1 Be a teacher. #2 Be a worker. #3 Be a student. You have to train someone to fill your position, do your work while you train, and also learn about the position that you are trying to achieve. I worked for a company 7 years. Saved themm from...
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    Process Plant Layout and Piping Design

    I bought a copy of this book at Amazon.com.
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    piping design software

    I am looking for layout and iso sftware. We are the natural gas industry, so it will be 95% steel piping. Laying out of plant sites, gathering facilities, distribution facilities, etc. I appreciate your input. Thanks in advance.
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    piping design software

    What is the absolute best design software for piping?
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    new piper

    dsb123, This ship has just sailed for this company. I think I will ride once around the block to see what happens. Thanks for your input. Got a good laugh. Everyone else that replied to this thread, thanks for your info and time also.
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    new piper

    hello, I'm new at this trade and would greatly appreciate some information abouts books and websites to help me in the future. Thanks in advance

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