Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Researchers at a Swedish university further solidified the idea that UAVs can inspect dams, wind turbines and other types of infrastructure faster and more safely than humans.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

T2D2 makes it easier, quicker, and less expensive to inspect structures, and enables users to proactively identify damage and defects before they become major issues. T2D2 is an important tool for inspection professionals as well as building owners and managers who are looking to preserve the value and structural integrity of their assets.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 17, 2020

Cellphone videoconferencing from jobsites has taken on greater importance for contractors since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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Inspection 379

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, and Graphein, an EU service integrator for the construction industry, recently had a use case on the Surduc Dam inspections (EU) with the aerial TOPODRONE LiDAR 200+. UAV dam surveys improve inspection safety and efficiency.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 28, 2024

The city's watchdog agency said its buildings department has “not implemented corrective actions” to issues discovered during an August 2022 audit.

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Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2020

mile section of the wall is built too close to the Rio Grande, has suffered from erosion and could fall into the river, according to experts who have examined it.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2023

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2025

The system, developed by a Missouri S&T researcher, employs three drones to crawl, scrutinize and test spans.

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Inspection 285

Construction Dive

APRIL 9, 2019

The agency's visits to construction sites will ramp up once new inspectors are fully trained, labor department head Alexander Acosta told a House committee.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Technicians employed specialist rope access techniques to inspect the Hull tidal surge barrier, a Grade II listed structure, as part of an extensive maintenance review. The post Specialist techniques used in inspection of Grade II listed Hull tidal surge barrier appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Regular inspections are necessary to prevent accidents, ensure smooth operations, and comply with regulations. This article will guide you on how often cranes should be inspected, the types of inspections needed, and the risks of neglecting them. Why Are Crane Inspections Important? We get itthese challenges are tough.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 4, 2024

c)) regarding the right to designate a representative to accompany OSHA inspectors during a workplace inspection. OSHA’s summary and explanation for the final rule states that OSHA intends to permit “a wide variety of third parties” to attend workplace inspections, including “those from unions or worker advocacy groups.”

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Inspection Safety Regulations Health Regulations Permits 162

Construction Dive

AUGUST 15, 2024

Several industry groups have filed suit to stop the change, which expands the definition of who can be present during jobsite inspections.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 24, 2024

Design-build and roadway projects recognized for innovations by American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB has been recognized with two Outstanding Project Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida with the Outstanding Design-Build or CM at Risk Project award for the I-295 Express Lanes design-build (..)

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ames Construction implemented a stormwater construction activity management solution based on geographic information system (GIS) technology for Bus Rapid Transit in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Construction Dive

JULY 29, 2020

Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 31, 2023

The proposal would allow union officials or other employee advocates to join in jobsite safety inspections.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 12, 2025

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has commenced a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign focusing on key hazards when working with excavations, tips and lagoons. Inspectors will also focus on ensuring that safe work practices and proactive measures are in place to reduce the risk of incidents, including serious or fatal injury.

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Construction Placements

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Role of Inspections in Meeting Construction Safety Standards Safety inspections are crucial for meeting construction safety standards. Learn how regular inspections promote compliance, reduce risks, and create safer workplaces.

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Inspection Building Code Compliance Health Regulations Safety Regulations 52

Construction Dive

APRIL 4, 2024

The May 31 change reverts to a long-standing practice that gives employees the right to select a third-party advocate to accompany an inspection.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Maryland Transportation Authority is seeking contractors to provide construction management and inspection services for three $20 million contracts.

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Inspection Construction Management Contracts 341

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Vehicle GPS records reveal the city employees may have not even visited the property on the dates they said they inspected it.

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Inspection 361

Construction Dive

JANUARY 2, 2025

Alongside a new service and inspection facility, the construction team will build 5 miles of electrified track.

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 29, 2025

The post National Highways drives forward muon scanning for bridge inspections appeared first on New Civil Engineer. NCE joined National Highways, AtkinsRealis and GScan in Estonia to witness an enlightened client collaborating on the development of new technology for non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Leading inspection and testing agency appoints former Skanska executive New York, NY — Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS) , providing inspection, testing and certification for infrastructure projects, announced Juan Gabriel has been hired as Chief Operating Officer.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 22, 2023

Adoption of drone technology would greatly improve the speed and efficiency of conducting facade inspections, said a panelist at the 2023 New York Build Conference.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Data analysis conducted by NCE has uncovered that National Highways was only able to complete 54% of its planned vehicles restraint system (VRS) inspections over the 2023/2024 financial year. The post National Highways only completed 54% of its planned crash barrier inspections last year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 8, 2020

Drones are becoming the go-to tool for mapping, inspecting and managing worksites more efficiently and safely. Would your projects benefit from an eye in the sky?

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Mapping Inspection Project Management 336

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Thanks to a maturing drone market, contractors of all sizes can capture value through progress tracking, safety inspections and more while holding subs accountable, says William Pryor of Skycatch.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Despite pushback from developers, a team of 38 has randomly inspected more than 20,000 major construction projects in the city, saying it's resulted in safer working conditions, and that number is set to increase.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 5, 2019

based drone platforms to inspect and repair concrete infrastructure. Also, Unity Reflect will allow for Autodesk Revit changes to be seen instantly in Unity VR/AR systems and a Japanese firm will use U.S.-based

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 18, 2024

The San Francisco builder’s penalties stemmed from allegedly failing to use proper stormwater controls and conduct regular inspections across four solar farm sites in three states.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2019

— could include increased inspections or even an independent safety monitor, according to a construction attorney. Conditions for re-opening the $2.3 billion project — a joint venture of Skanska USA, Granite Construction and The Lane Construction Corp.

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Buildern

MARCH 6, 2025

The answer lies in the construction site inspection checklist, which is a powerful tool to monitor progress, assess if it complies with local regulations, and ensure that everything is carried out according to the highest standards. A construction site inspection checklist is essential for any construction project.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 26, 2023

Dry dock accidents have occurred many times over the last two decades, attributable to inadequate maintenance and inspections. In addition, emphasis on maintenance and inspection provides the insight for facility owners and operators to enable repairs before the catastrophic loss of their capital assets.

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Stakeholder Engagement Inspection Maintenance Communication 241

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 30, 2024

The webinar will feature two experts from FARO Technologies: Kelly Obermeyer, Field Applications Engineer and As-Built Product Expert Noah Wells, Field Applications Engineer This in-depth webinar will explore the comprehensive process of utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in bridge inspection projects.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections. The number of inspections conducted by the HSE has been constantly falling since 2010.

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