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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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MnDOT Seeks to Use Drones for Bridge Inspection

Construction Equipment

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) completed the first portion of a two-phase study to determine if unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could effectively inspect bridges by gathering close-up imagery of structural flaws, reports MPR News.

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Some vital steps for concrete post-pour inspection

Construction Cost Estimating

This civil engineering article sheds light on the required steps for post-concrete inspection as soon as decluttering of any concrete structure is completed. The subcontractor will inform QA/QC that curing is retained by the submittal of curing records. Ensure that curing is retained for a prolonged time if necessary.

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Though multiple economic outlooks and construction industry reports show new project growth rates slowing slightly in 2019, the outlook is still strong for the next few years. And a spattering of recent news stories back this up. In New York, Gov. New proposed rules for drones could increase their use in construction.

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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower? Based on the sheer amount of news coverage they’ve received this year, they’re certainly not going away.

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For When Wattle and Daub Just Won’t Do…

Construction Marketing

However, bricks are very energy-expensive to fire, and stone is very expensive to extract and transport. Making plastics is bad news – they use oil, which is a real problem. It needs to be caulked regularly, as well as inspected and replaced if need be. Number Four. Number Three. Vinyl cladding is an incredibly versatile option.

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Derailment inquiry exposes risk management shortfalls

Construction Law

Other inquiries are being made jointly by Police Scotland, British Transport Police and railway regulator the Office of Rail and Road. Despite news of heavy rain causing problems elsewhere there was no procedure in place for considering what this might imply for as yet not obviously affected areas.

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