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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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Safety Plan for Concrete Formwork

Construction Cost Estimating

Safety first! A proper plan that observes safety protocols strictly will let you avoid undesirable circumstances arising in work. Work supervision, equipment utilization and construction procedures all must ensure the safety of the workers. The age-old construction motto has never wavered even in modern days.

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Safety Hazard on Construction Projects

The Constructor

This leads to the presentation of an Information Technology IT tool for construction project safety management Total-Safety and, in particular, a module within Total-Safety designed to help construction personnel develop method statements with improved levels of hazard identification.

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How to Build a Pool Surviving the Inground Pool Construction Inspections

Construction Cost Estimating

In most areas of the country when building an inground pool, permits along with inspections are required as with any construction process. Structural, Electrical and Plumbing inspections during construction, and a Final inspection when you finish building your inground pool.

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OSHA releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

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News: OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on protecting employees from the Covid-19 virus. It’s estimated that it will take weeks for employers to out in place processes and workflows that comply with the ETS. What is an ETS? ETS stands for Emergency Temporary Standard and takes effect rather quickly.

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Some useful tips on quality control and safety in construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Indirect costs related to insurance, inspection and regulation are also raised significantly because of these inflated direct costs. As for instance, some tunneling methods will allow taking decisions concerning the amount of shoring essential at various locations on the basis of inspection of soil conditions throughout the tunneling process.

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Detail quality control methods in construction works

Construction Cost Estimating

This civil engineering article sheds light on the inspection method of various civil works as well as necessary documents to carry out an inspection at construction project. Construction activities and consequent inspection standard should be based on job site specifications, methods and drawings.