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How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report?

The Constructor

Distress of concrete refers to the deterioration and decomposition of concrete caused by environmental conditions, autogenous internal influences, and exposure to operation services and testing. The post How to Identify Concrete Distress in Visual Inspection Report? This helps engineers […].

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Site implementation and assessment of lean construction techniques

Lets Build

Sort, set in order, shine, standardise, and sustain—referred to as 5S—is at the core of every lean building technique. Incorporating a cleaning inspection schedule. Posters or other visuals to support set in order. Regular inspections and reviews to support standardisation. The 5 Ss of lean construction management.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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How to use regression and scatter plot method to figure out fix and variable cost

Construction Cost Estimating

Scatter graph method refers to a graphical process for segregating fixed and variable components concerning mixed cost through plotting activity level near x-axis and equivalent total cost (mixed cost) near y-axis.

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In healthcare, AR is being used to visualize organs or simulate procedures. AR refers to experiences and technologies that bring computer-generated objects into a physical environment, like augmented reality glasses for construction. It can also be used to visualize models and designs before it is built. Key Takeaways.

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How to Specify Engineered Wood Products

BD+C

APA members commit to a rigorous program of quality inspection and testing. Wood Structural Panels OSB and plywood, referred to as “wood structural panels” in the code, are manufactured with an alternating layer direction using moisture-resistant adhesive. Instead, use “rated sheathing,” which refers to both plywood and OSB.

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Roof Storm Damage Checklist | What to Do After a Storm on Roof | Types of Roof Storm Damage | Roof Storm Damage Checklist

CivilJungle

Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. We need to hire a roofing contractor for inspection purposes or use a binocular. We need to hire a roofing contractor for inspection purposes or use a binocular.