CanQual Inc. Contributor Bio

Bio

Mr. Robinson has more than 30 years’ experience in the industrial construction, power generation, transportation and manufacturing sectors in a variety of project and corporate roles.

A Canadian Registered Safety Professional, Mr. Robinson has a wealth of experience managing world-class environmental, health and safety management systems and he has been a leader in the development of practical and cost effective contractor prequalification and performance measurement software.

Articles by CanQual Inc.

The Dangers of Inadequate Record-Keeping for Contractor Management

Good record-keeping practices are an integral part of hiring and managing contractors. Find out what's at risk.
Best Practices for Hiring and Managing Contractors in the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas projects always carry risk. Find out how to minimize them and your liabilities when hiring contractors.
Contractor Qualification Gets Real Results

If you're not qualifying your contractors, you're missing out on some great benefits. Find out what they are.
Why Contractor Qualification Shouldn’t Stop at Prequalification

Contractor prequalification gets a lot of attention, and rightly so. But don't neglect the other steps of the qualification process.
Managing Contractors from Start to Finish: The 4 Stages of Contractor Management

Managing contractors is more than just prequalifying candidates. Learn about the four stages of contractor management and how software can help you handle them.
How to Scale Contractor Management for Larger Contractor Pools

Are you able to handle a growing pool of contractors? Find out how the right software can help.
Contractor Management Best Practices: You Should Be Using Them… But Are You Really?

Look closely at your contractor management processes. Surprised at where you fall short? Learn about the best practices and how to improve on them.
Contractor Prequalification: Top 5 Purchaser Behaviors to Avoid

CQN explains what not to do when prequalifying contractors. Learn the top 5 behaviors to avoid when prequalifying.
Contractor Management Automation: 9 Things to Consider

For organizations that are looking at implementing a contractor management system, or upgrading their current one, the considerations and challenges are daunting. While the value of contractor pre-qualification seems...

Q&A by CanQual Inc.

What is contractor compliance and how can it be assessed?

When an organization enters into a contract with another party to do work on a site that the organization manages, the contracted party becomes a contractor. Whether it be one individual or several, the hiring company has an...
What is the biggest mistake you can make when prequalifying contractors?

If you’re prequalifying your contractors, you’ve already got a jump on your competition. But if you’re not using a contractor management system to navigate the prequalification process, you’re definitely missing out (learn...
Why is it important to do a performance review after the contractor’s work is already done?

It can be tempting to skip the contractor performance review – after all, the work is already finished so what can you gain from prolonging your involvement? But this step is a critical one for both the contractor and your...
Which components in the contractor prequalification process, if not addressed, could result in the largest legal ramifications?

Two of the highest value prequalification activities that do the most to limit legal exposure are contractor assessments and adequate insurance. Contractor assessment is essentially determining if the contractor is capable,...
Should the contractor prequalification process be the same for all contractors or should the process be tailored to the contractor?

There are a few critical elements that apply to all contractors universally, and that list, while short, covers a broad range of due diligence in the majority of cases. Beyond the basics, a more fit-for-purpose approach to...