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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

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Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. The energy audit should inform your present electricity consumption profile and the potential savings you might realize with energy efficiency initiatives. . Schedule A Final Inspection.

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3 Reasons why Asbestos Surveys Are Important

Construction Marketing

As a result, many buildings today still contain asbestos material which does not present a danger unless the material that contains it gets damaged. Poor maintenance could also potentially cause asbestos fibers to contaminate the air, which, in turn, may present a serious health hazard. Risk Assessment.

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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery

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Even if the general contractor was somehow responsible for the verification, the owner accepted the general contractor’s work during inspection, and found it in general conformance with the contract plans and specifications. Two of the most notable risks are scope gaps, and as demonstrated in this case, liability gaps.

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How to simplify your daily construction reports

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Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. It can also help reduce the risks associated with construction projects. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

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Risk or Reward? Using Drones on Your Construction Project

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In this week’s issue of ENR , technology writer Luke Abaffy details the use of drones by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to conduct bridge inspections. According to the article, closing off traffic is part of the inspection process, which is a cost savings when the use of drone technology is introduced into the process.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

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Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:11.

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Benefits of Construction Mobile Apps

Construction Marketing

Paper forms decrease worker productivity, increase risk/liability, and decrease operational efficiency. Site Inspections. Paper forms can produce several vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for site inspections. Switching to a mobile app for site inspections will greatly improve efficiency.

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