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Annual fall protection inspection requirements

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To ensure the equipment works efficiently and is in excellent condition, you must have your fall protection equipment inspected annually. Fall protection equipment is vital for protecting individuals working at heights.

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Global bridge inspection market predicted to hit $6.3B in next decade

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The projected activity in bridge inspection services worldwide through 2029 represents a fourfold increase from current levels. The demand for the construction of bridges is expected to increase three times.

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COVID-19 forces building officials to explore remote video inspections

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Some building departments have been forced by the outbreak to introduce technology to their process, the International Code Council says, and those that have will continue using this method of inspection after the health crisis.

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DPR repurposes 360-degree imaging for crucial WeWork project inspection

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The contractor facilitated a critical fire marshal inspection at The Gulch in Nashville, Tennessee, that would have otherwise been canceled due to social distancing guidelines.

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Bridging the Gap in NDT-E Deck Inspection

Civil + Structural Engineer

This threat highlights an urgent need to inspect and preserve older bridges and associated infrastructure. For this reason, the FHWA mandates bridge inspection schedules and protocols. To prevent bridge failure, engineers and owners are required to conduct continuous inspections. Approximately 2.7%

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NJ law allows contractors to use private inspections

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The law codifies a three-day inspection turnaround and allows developers to contract with private agencies if local officials cannot do so in that time frame.

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More evidence that drones could and should play major role in infrastructure inspections

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Researchers at a Swedish university further solidified the idea that UAVs can inspect dams, wind turbines and other types of infrastructure faster and more safely than humans.