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Monday, 19 October 2026
You Bought the AI. It's Giving You Bad Answers. The Problem Isn't the Model.
An asset integrity manager asked his organisation's new AI assistant a simple question. The answer came back in less than a second. Neatly formatted. Confidently worded. Wrong. The problem was not the model.
BIM Validation in Energy Infrastructure: What It Actually Means, and Why Most Projects Get It Wrong
BIM validation in energy infrastructure is not about clash detection. It is about whether the asset data arriving at handover is complete, correct and speaking the operator's language. In 2026, with Europe's grid buildout underway, most projects are still getting this wrong.
Your Asset Register and Your Document Register Disagree. One of Them Is Lying.
Somewhere in your organisation, right now, there is a pump. The real problem is not one asset. It is the quiet, structural disagreement between your asset register and your document register.
AI Has a 68% Chance of Automating Your Document Controller's Job. Here's Why That's the Wrong Thing to Worry About.
The real threat is not the tool. It is what happens when people stop understanding why the job exists.
Why African Energy Companies Have a Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Get Information Management Right
Nigeria is producing. Senegal is exporting. The window to build the right foundation is open. The question is whether anyone is paying attention.
Wind Europe Annual 2026: A Dispatch from Madrid on the Future of Information Management in Offshore Wind
Søren and I attended Wind Europe Annual 2026 at IFEMA Madrid. Here is what stood out on the exhibition floor, the conversations that stayed with us, and what the event signals for information management in offshore wind.
RDS-PS Explained: How One Tag Connects Your Entire Plant
RDS-PS provides a structured way to identify every asset in a plant. Learn how ISO 81346 creates a shared language across operations, engineering and maintenance.
Information Management in Offshore Wind: Why RDS and Structured Data Save €20,000 Per Incident
Poor information management in offshore wind can cost €8,000 – €20,000 per incident. Learn how RDS (ISO 81346) and structured asset data reduce O&M costs and lifecycle risk.
How to Design Metadata That Actually Works for Technical Documentation
Learn how to design metadata that supports real work in energy infrastructure, not just system configuration. A practical guide to metadata that users barely notice because it just works.
RDS-PP vs. RDS-PS
Understanding Standardization, Flexibility, and the Choices Asset Owners Must Make.
Before You Sign: 10 Critical Requirements to Demand from any DMS Vendor
A practitioner's non-negotiable checklist; what you need them to prove, show, and guarantee before you commit.
Document Management Best Practices for Energy Infrastructure
Learn how leading energy companies are improving their documentation practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.
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