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INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor

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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. Carried out nor more than two years after last general or principal inspection. After a major incident.

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Job Order Contracting – The Legal Side

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A highway, road, street, bridge, utility, water supply project, water plant, wastewater plant, water and wastewater distribution or conveyance facility, wharf, dock, airport runway or taxiway, drainage project, or related type of project associated with civil engineering construction; or 2. This policy does not apply to: 1. via [link].

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Construction in Winter: Safety Tips to Know

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Winter Driving Accidents Snow and ice can make the muddy roads more hazardous, so it’s best to give your workers training about driving during winter weather. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained. Cold Stress and Its Prevention If your team members are doing outdoor work in winter, they can be in danger of cold stress.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

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Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. The project team is required to handle the finance aspect of the project, meaning that they are responsible for generating a project’s estimated cost as well as assembling a project budget. Tall skyscrapers, tourist attractions, factories, homes.

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What Is Transportation Engineering | Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering | What Do Transportation Engineers Do

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The main role of civil engineers is to maintain the current existing roads and infrastructure for it is efficient and safe traffic activity. Also, Read: Kerbs In Roads | Types of Kerbs | Shape of Kerbs | Materials of Kerbs in Roads | Kerb Height | What Is Kerb Stone | Materials of Kerb Stone | Road Kerb Details.

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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Constructor

Organizing projects means defining roles and responsibilities, create a project charter, and develop high-level time and cost estimates. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done. Organizing of the project is an important step towards planning of the project.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth. This aspect saves quite a bit in the cost of the building. Residential site should not be located near workshops, factories, because such locations are subjected to continuous noise.