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COVID-19 alert: City conducts a 'virtual building inspection' to allow Starbucks and bank to open

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The Seattle bedroom community of Bothell, Wash., There, a developer worked with the city to complete a virtual inspection, allowing the Starbucks-anchored development to open while the city was in the midst of the pandemic. lies in one of the metro areas first hit by the COVID-19 crisis. The coffeeshop remains open via drive thru. .

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Construction startup HeadLight scores $25M investment

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The Seattle firm says its technology saves building inspectors time by using photo-based inspections.

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Seattle imposes new construction regulation to address rat problem

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Seattle has implemented a new regulation to reduce the number of rats occupying vacant buildings. If the inspection discovers a rat infestation, the rodents must be eradicated before the building can be torn down. The port city ranks first in the U.S. in the number of rats living within its borders.

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

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As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Safety on the jobsite includes PPE, inspections, and recordkeeping. Conduct Regular Inspections.

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Terex Relocates Service Center to Kent

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The Terex Service Center in Seattle has been relocated to Kent, Washington, and now allows upgrades to service, inspection capabilities, and support for a broader market of equipment owners. The relocation follows the opening of a new Terex Service Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. According to…

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VIDEO: Bertha's Teeth Get a Check Up

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Routine maintenance on Bertha, the SR 99 tunneling machine currently working on Seattle's Alaskan Way viaduct project, includes inspecting and replacing the 700+ steel cutting teeth that chew through whatever gets in her way - concrete, clay, etc.

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Big Bertha Gets New Teeth

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SInce being placed back into operation earlier this year after a two-year repair project, the tunnel boring machine for Seattle's Alaskan Way viaduct project has been making good progress. Recently it paused for a routine inspection and maintenance checkup, including replacing cutter heads. Read more.

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