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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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New ASCE Standard 77 Helps Minimize Risk in Dry Docking

Civil + Structural Engineer

Dry dock accidents have occurred many times over the last two decades, attributable to inadequate maintenance and inspections. In addition, emphasis on maintenance and inspection provides the insight for facility owners and operators to enable repairs before the catastrophic loss of their capital assets.

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Train derailment prompts maintenance warning

The Construction Index

Railway contractors have been told by safety authorities that may need to rethink their inspection and maintenance regimes. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Quality Over Quantity: Today’s Bridge & Tunnel Inspection 

Civil + Structural Engineer

While other industries have implemented preventative maintenance methodologies for preservation of their assets, the transportation infrastructure industry has lagged and primarily utilizes a retroactive approach. Visual Testing (VT) is a technique of NDT-E inspection, and it can be utilized as an important method of risk assessment.

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Building Inspections: Careers in Building Inspection and Code Enforcement

Construction Placements

Building Inspections: Careers in Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Discover the vital roles of building inspectors and code enforcement officers in ensuring construction safety and compliance. The post Building Inspections: Careers in Building Inspection and Code Enforcement appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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New law mandates annual parapet inspections for NYC buildings

Construction Specifier

Starting January 1, 2024, New York City building owners must conduct yearly inspections of their parapet walls to address any safety concerns. Unlike the Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), which excludes buildings under six stories and follows a five-year inspection cycle, parapet observations must occur annually.

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Drone Roof Inspection: Efficiency and Safety Revolution

Construction Placements

Drone Roof Inspection: Efficiency and Safety Revolution Learn how drone roof inspections are transforming the industry with enhanced safety, efficiency, and accuracy. The post Drone Roof Inspection: Efficiency and Safety Revolution appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.