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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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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

Howard County has since 2008 been one of a limited number of jurisdictions across the country with a mandatory LEED green building law for private buildings. So yes, it is an unintended consequence of LEED green building that creates the solution to this environmental issue that it arguably contributed to.

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MATERIALS FOR FORMWORK

The Constructor

Timber: This is the most common material used for bracing members to the form face. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times. However, if the formwork is curved, a thinner plywood is used to facilitate bending. Like plywood, it can be easily cut to size on site.

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Apply to be a Member of the ASHRAE Committee for Standard 189.1

Green Building Law Update

Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings. Standards produced by ASHRAE are consensus documents developed and published to define minimum values of acceptable performance. And this is a particularly important Project Committee impacting nearly all corners of green building.

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

The Constructor

Depending on how big or complicated the pour is, the inspection may just take few minutes or it could take hours. There are different release agents depending on what material is used for the formwork. Only when the formwork has been approved, may the pour take place.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems. Much like shipbuilding, the process involves a series of documenting, scheduling, and testing processes. Why is Project Commissioning Important?

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REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS

The Constructor

The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent. The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm.

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