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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

The Constructor

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

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Before the lender can release any additional funds, reliable and experienced construction funds control experts such as Northwest Construction Control have to inspect the construction stages to determine if the amount spent marries with the progress made. If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor.

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Navigating challenges in construction administration

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Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. Risk Mitigation As An Architect To mitigate risk, getting everything in writing is essential.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

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Risk management plan, which identifies possible risks like nonviable time and cost estimates, budget cuts, regulation changes, etc. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed? Are all project risks identified and are there preparation plans to address them? Procurement.

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How Permasteelisa Deploys Hands-free Construction Management

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Permasteelisa Group is a global leader in the engineering, project management, manufacturing, installation and after-sales service of advanced building facades, architectural envelopes, and interiors. . And Permasteelisa Group, is one of those innovative companies driving technology forward.

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Real Talk on AI's Role in Construction: Overheard in the Big Room 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

During the build process, AI can be used to see the final product before it is completed." - a training coordinator Enhancing safety "AI's biggest impact will be inspections and safety on-site. The data that AI utilizes also needs to be trusted and accurate. People using AI need to know how much they can rely on it.

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LEAN Construction – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING & IPD

Building Information Management

Standardize – Use common terms, definitions, and data architectures (Uniformat, Masterformat, OMNICLASS). Tools, methods and concepts are used to support consistent deployment, mutual trust, shared risk/reward, and best value.Muda – Waste of non-value-adding activities. Shared Risk / Reward. Knowledge-based Decision-making.