Construction Dive

APRIL 15, 2020

Some building departments have been forced by the outbreak to introduce technology to their process, the International Code Council says, and those that have will continue using this method of inspection after the health crisis.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The projected activity in bridge inspection services worldwide through 2029 represents a fourfold increase from current levels. The demand for the construction of bridges is expected to increase three times.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

IDS GeoRadar, a leading provider of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Interferometric Radar solutions, launched the C-thrue XS , a handheld, dual polarisation GPR scanner for hassle-free concrete inspection, and NDT Reveal , an integrated software solution for analysing and managing subsurface data.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

earthworks inspection framework for its North West and Central (NW&C) region. earthworks inspection suppliers for North West and Central appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Amey, A&J Arb Access and GeoAccess have been selected by Network Rail on its £13.5M The post Network Rail confirms £13.5M

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New Civil Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

An official investigation into the 2022 collapse of a timber road bridge in Norway “has shown that inadequate caution was exercised in the planning, design, inspection and approval” of the bridge. The post 2022 Norway timber bridge collapse due to ‘inadequate caution’ in planning and inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 22, 2020

The contractor facilitated a critical fire marshal inspection at The Gulch in Nashville, Tennessee, that would have otherwise been canceled due to social distancing guidelines.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Starting January 1, 2024, New York City building owners must conduct yearly inspections of their parapet walls to address any safety concerns. Unlike the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), which excludes buildings under six stories and follows a five-year inspection cycle, parapet observations must occur annually.

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iField Smart

MARCH 29, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Quality Assurance with Field Inspection Software In the bustling world of construction projects, quality assurance is paramount to ensuring safety, compliance, and successful project outcomes. This eliminates the need for paper-based inspection forms and enables real-time data capture.

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iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Enhancing Construction Quality Assurance: The Role of Construction Inspection Software In the ever-evolving landscape of construction projects, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance is non-negotiable. This mobile compatibility enables real-time data capture, ensuring that inspection findings are promptly recorded and addressed.

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iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Enhancing Construction Quality Assurance: The Role of Construction Inspection Software In the ever-evolving landscape of construction projects, maintaining high standards of quality and compliance is non-negotiable. This mobile compatibility enables real-time data capture, ensuring that inspection findings are promptly recorded and addressed.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

EDF Energy has extended the outages of the two nuclear reactors at Heysham 1 and two at Hartlepool to conduct steam valve inspections. The post EDF extend outages of four UK nuclear reactors for continued steam valve inspections appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil Engineer Blog

MARCH 16, 2024

Key Takeaways: Recognizing when a fire extinguisher requires professional inspection can be lifesaving. Maintaining awareness of the extinguisher’s inspection schedule and condition is critical. Inspections should be thorough, checking for any damage or irregularities.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 13, 2024

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is carrying out an inspection initiative focusing on machinery guarding, safe isolation and maintenance procedures across Northern Ireland Quarries, Concrete and Waste Premises from 13 May until September 2024.

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Construction News

JUNE 29, 2023

“Highly disturbing” figures suggesting safety inspections have fallen to a record low have sparked criticism from a union.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

CROSS Safety has sent a warning that buildings affected with reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) must be inspected by a qualified person to avoid leaving people at risk of harm. The post Safety warning issued regarding RAAC inspections by unqualified personnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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iField Smart

APRIL 11, 2024

How AI Wearables are Revolutionizing Construction Site Safety & Inspection Introduction: Construction sites are inherently risky environments. Data-Driven Safety Decisions: The data collected from AI wearables can be used to develop data-driven safety programs training initiatives and to conduct Construction Site Inspection.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Flying drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator to benefit infrastructure inspections could become legal under new proposals from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The post Proposal tabled for drones to be flown beyond line of sight for infrastructure inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many homeowners may regard regular plumbing inspections as an extraneous task when considering the multitude of responsibilities that come with property ownership. This article delves into the role of regular plumbing inspections, the risks of neglecting them, and gives a guide on choosing a reliable plumbing service.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 20, 2023

A remote monitoring device for inspecting concrete structures for faults has been developed by a research team at the University of Strathclyde. The post Remote concrete inspection capability developed by the University of Strathclyde appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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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

JUNE 20, 2018

The Spokane Public Works Department in Washington says it will employ unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly and safely perform necessary inspections on existing infrastructure and ongoing construction projects.

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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 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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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The post Weld Quality Assurance And Inspection In Building Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. First, thorough cleaning removes any lingering residues, presenting a clear view for inspection. Concluding this phase, initial visual inspections give a preliminary assessment, setting the stage for more in-depth evaluations.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will be carrying out an inspection initiative focusing on machinery guarding, safe isolation and maintenance procedures across private waste premises in Northern Ireland from 15th January 2024 through February and March. This is available at: Safe use of work equipment.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As a growth-driven leader in lab and field testing, inspection, calibration, and engineering, Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Q-PLUS Labs. Q-PLUS Labs joins Industrial Inspection & Analysis’s Lab Services division, effective November 1.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The post Calls for Social Landlords: Urgent RAAC Inspection Programme Needed appeared first on UK Construction Blog. There is now a growing demand for social housing landlords to carry out urgent inspections to determine the extent of RAAC usage and potential hazards it poses.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 26, 2024

We recently spoke with construction and utility leaders who are uniting digital inspection technology with GIS data to create more informed, accurate, and collaborative digital inspection workflows.

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New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The post Rehabilitation of crumbling Bristol flyover likely to top £200M following safety inspection report appeared first on New Civil Engineer. The Eastville Viaduct in Bristol needs “extensive repairs” and additional works to ensure its longevity that could see costs balloon to over £200M - almost tenfold the original estimate of £22.6M.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

APRIL 17, 2023

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), has begun carrying out a workplace transport safety inspection campaign at concrete premises. Inspections will include three key areas essential to manage workplace transport effectively. Safe Site Is there a traffic management plan in place for the site?

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 26, 2023

Network Rail will work with SBB, the operator of Switzerland’s national railways, to look at using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to inspect steel bridges and track on the UK network. The post Network Rail signs with Swiss national railway operator to share AI asset inspection technology appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The post What Are The Benefits of Having a Commercial Roof Inspection? Having a roof inspection carried out by commercial roofing contractors is the most effective way to catch problems early on before they escalate into something much bigger and more serious. appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Two fundamental components of ensuring fire safety are fire risk assessments and fire door inspections.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 26, 2023

Hull-based firm Spencer Group is creating a bespoke cable inspection system for the new Pattullo Bridge across the Fraser River near Vancouver, Canada. The post Spencer Group to develop bespoke cable inspection system for £1.1bn Canadian bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 20, 2023

Many thousands in other blocks are still “trapped” due… The post Your View | Grenfell lessons; bridge design lives; tidal power; structural inspections appeared first on New Civil Engineer. Those directly or closely involved are still without closure.

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