Strait Group Ltd.
11480 Enterprise Way V1J 6W7 Fort Saint John, BC, Canada

2021 has officially arrived! It's time to flip the calendars and welcome this New Year with open arms. Never has a crisp January morning looked sooooo good. ... Happy New Year from all of us at STRAIT! #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oilandgas #oilindustry #pipeline #facilityconstruction #turnarounds #steelmanufacturing #facilitymaintenance #industrialcoatings

2020 was one for the books (to say the least)! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and a Healthy & Prosperous 2021. #canada #canadianenergy #peoplebuildpipelines

#DYK why oil was coined the nickname "Black Gold" Obviously oil is black, and oil is worth alot of money, AKA gold. But the primary reason for the gold association, is because after the oil is purified, it turns from jet black to a golden colour. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

From our team to you, Merry Christmas. Wishing everyone a safe & happy holiday!

It's World Kindness Day. Let's take some time to spread more positivity, and help out those who need a hand in the community. Small changes can lead to big impacts. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline #worldkindnessday

Team Shoutout Strait would like to give a special shoutout to these Steamfitter-Pipefitters for their outstanding workmanship during our turnaround season. Big thank you Lane DeRose (1st year Apprentice), and Cody Shuman (Red Seal). The Strait team wouldn't be the same without you! #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas. Jobs are made much easier when you are surrounded by nature like this. Beauty exists all around us and we are grateful to be a part of every project. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oilandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

No pool to swim in #DYK that oil resevoirs are not giant pools of oil underground? Think about an oil resevoir as a giant sponge soaked in oil. Oil is trapped in pores, viens and cracks found in deep rock formations. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Today at 11AM, let's take a moment to recognize Remembrance Day, and recall those who have served in our nation's defence. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline #remembranceday

Pipeline Construction Sequence There are 19 steps in the pipeline construction sequence. Step 5 is Stringing. This process is the dry-run of the pipeline layout. The crew stores the pieces in a stockpile nearby. It may sound like a simple process, but this step requires precision since every pipeline section is not the same. Wall coatings and thickness of pipes can vary depending on soil conditions and other factors along the route. ... #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Tech Talk Tuesday - Tagline What's a tagline? It's a line (often constructed of synthetic materials AKA "soft line") that attaches to a load and provides control while minimizing movement of the object during lifting operations. The main purpose of taglines is to prevent line rotation when lifting. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Tech Talk Tuesday - Roller Cradles Roller cradles evenly distribute the pressure on the pipe, which helps to avoid damaging the pipe when lowering it into the ditch (excavation). #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

The sky's the limit #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Employee Highlight We would like to give a special acknowledgement to Dominic Chmelyk! Dominic is in his 4th year Steamfitter-Pipefitter Apprenticeship. Thank you for all your hard work! #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Chilly mornings are upon us It may not be summertime anymore, but at least we still have great views. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline #thanksgiving

#DYK processed natural gas and propane have no smell? The chemical mercaptan is added to processed natural gas and propane as a safety precaution, so people can smell it when there is a leak. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Pipeline Construction Sequence There are 19 steps in the pipeline construction sequence. The 4th step is Right of Way (ROW) Topsoil Stripping. This is a very important step in order to take care of agricultural areas. The topsoil is separated from the subsoil, bared to a certain depth and stored along the edge of the ROW.... #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

Think Safe Be Safe #SafetyStartsWithYou A recent study found that safety signs which inform you of danger can reduce accident rates in the workplace by up to 80%. This is an incredible reduction in accident rates. It probably explains why our workplaces have safety signs positioned on every available door, blind corner and potential hazard possible! Some might say it is overkill, but the statistics show that it works.... #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

#DYK that oil is created from the decomposition of organic materials under intense heat and pressure over millions of years? Oil has been around for a long, long time. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oilindustry

We are pleased to announce that IPAC Services Corporation joined our group of companies on September 30, 2020 and was renamed Strait Mechanical Ltd. What does this partnership mean? - Larger labour + equipment resource base - Additional expertise + service lines - Expanded geographic footprint providing our combined full range of services throughout Western Canada... - Current IPAC Services + Strait management personnel who will continue to service our customers. We see a bright future for Strait with this new partnership. To learn more, please visit strait.ca/strait-ipac-services-corp

Tech Talk Tuesday - Snatch Blocks Essentially a pulley with an accessible side plate, a snatch block is a very simple piece of equipment that is generally used with either a winch or boom. Snatch blocks alleviate the need to thread rope or cable through the pulley, which doesn't seem like a big deal until a piece of cable has a loop on the end. Snatch blocks increase pulling power and can change the direction of the pull if necessary. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #energyindustry #energy #oildandgas #oilindustry #pipeline

#DYK oil is used for many everyday items, not just as a power source? Plastics, paints, dyes, synthetic rubber, pesticides, fertilizers, candles, make-up, and many more items are all made from oil. #canada #canadianenergy #pipelineconstruction #peoplebuildpipelines #oildandgas