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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 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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An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) contract, learned the hard way that a contractor simply cannot ignore a size protest, regardless of its actual merit.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. Technology is assisting construction sites with materials and procurement through payment. Safety Incidents and Recordables. Supply Chain Issues.

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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. Smaller projects were taking up to 1 year to procure creating a growing backlog of work.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

Procurement. What project procurement method (e.g. Are site inspection requirements from consultants met and are appropriate instructions given to contractors following site meetings and inspections? Are all project requirements (brief, budget, timeframes, project team standards) ready for collection?

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Job Order Contracting Operations Manual

Job Order Contracting

facilities inspection programs generate requirements for sustainment, restoration, modernization work and minor new construction. orders and actions required by the Procurement Authority, are planned and discussed to. Procurement Authority with input from the FM team., Contract Inspection Functions. requirements.

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