A New Drone-based System to Assess Aging Infrastructure Projects
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Canada-based infrastructure technology company, Niricson, has developed a unique drone-based data collection and damage-assessment system to inspect.
More evidence that drones could and should play major role in infrastructure inspections
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
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.
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Drone Fleet to Help Inspect Infrastructure
Construction Equipment
APRIL 8, 2021
The drones can also be used for bridge or other infrastructure inspections, according to the article. A federal innovation grant is helping the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol launch a statewide drone program. According to the article, most departments of…
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City officials approve drones to monitor, inspect sites
Construction Dive
JUNE 20, 2018
The Spokane Public Works Department in Washington says it will employ unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly and safely perform necessary inspections on existing infrastructure and ongoing construction projects.
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After Idalia's Flooding, Focus Turns to Inspecting Infrastructure
ENR Construction
AUGUST 31, 2023
Idalia's path of flooding through the Southeast has utilities working to restore power and communities working to clear roads as the waters recede.
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Tech Toys: 3D concrete printing, VR ladder training and more
Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2019
based drone platforms to inspect and repair concrete infrastructure. Also, Unity Reflect will allow for Autodesk Revit changes to be seen instantly in Unity VR/AR systems and a Japanese firm will use U.S.-based
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Job Order Contracting Audit – Tampa 2024
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Internal Audit Department released its Purchasing Department – Job Order Contracting, Audit 24-12 The City of Tampa (City) established a Job Order Contracting program to facilitate the repair and rehabilitation of City facilities and infrastructure. The report in its entirety can viewed on TampaGov.net .
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Drone, Spot the Robot Team Up for Inspections
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Percepto, maker of the autonomous Sparrow drone, has integrated its infrastructure-inspection system with Spot, the mobile robot developed by Boston Dynamics that navigates terrain. Israel-based Percepto’s Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) platform operates third-party robots alongside…
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After Idalia's Flooding, Focus Turns to Inspecting Infrastructure
ENR Construction
AUGUST 31, 2023
Idalia's path of flooding through the Southeast has utilities working to restore power and communities working to clear roads as the waters recede.
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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. In New York, Gov.
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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure. A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill called the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act, which could increase investment in new materials for infrastructure projects like roads and water systems.
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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics
Job Order Contracting
JULY 24, 2023
A Study of Facilities and Infrastructure Planning, Prioritization, and Assessment at Federal Security Laboratories (Revised), IDA Paper P-4916 (Alexandria, VA: Institute for Defense Analyses, 2013), [link] 2 United States Court of Federal Claims, “VFA, Inc. Howieson, V. Koopman, J. Scott, and C.
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Drone Technology Improves Infrastructure Inspections
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 13, 2016
W hat began as a school project has turned into an exciting career for the founders of SkySpecs , an Ann Arbor-based startup that provides drone technology for the inspection of infrastructure projects, such as wind turbines, cell towers, power transmission towers, and eventually bridges. “It DannyEllisSkySpecs.
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40 Topcon MAGNET Inspect Software for UAVs
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
MAGNET Inspect is software designed to facilitate data processing workflow for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) infrastructure inspection that manages large UAV data sets to create inspection reports. It will work with models from virtually any UAV, the company says, and when combined with Intel…
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FSRM – Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification
Job Order Contracting
JULY 30, 2024
It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs. Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure.
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How to See the Underground Before Starting a Project
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 21, 2021
When building on a new site, you need to familiarize yourself with the type of utilities or infrastructure buried underground. A lot of company owners think that they can prevent damaging underground infrastructure during excavation. You should know whether they are electrical cables, fiber optic cables, or pipes.
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 16, 2016
Prodrone, based in Tokyo, Japan, has released a self-propelling surface-clinging drone which is able to inspect both ceilings and vertical surfaces. The company says the PD6-CI-L is an excellent choice for the civil infrastructure inspection market.
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Spat between union and Connecticut DOT drags FIGG into another bridge controversy
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2020
A bill calls for state DOT engineers rather than consultants like FIGG to inspect infrastructure projects while a union in support of it questions the FIU bridge designer's role in the Arrigoni Bridge project as an example.
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General election promises focus on infrastructure – but will they be delivered on?
Construction Law
JULY 1, 2024
Stephanie Geesink , Counsel, and Dom Turner-Harriss of Watson Farley & Williams LLP inspect the general election manifesto promises of the main parties, who all have a focus on infrastructure and planning reform. The main party manifestos and what they say about construction.
Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life.
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Drone Inspections for Infrastructure Advance at InterDrone Conference
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Drones rapidly are becoming a game-changer for safety and efficiency in construction. But drone providers still need to overcome some practical and regulatory obstacles.
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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2022
Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. The management team will inspect the building and identify any errors or defects and get them rectified.
Retail Construction: 3 Construction Cost-Savings Tips for De-malling a Shopping Mall
HardHatChat
APRIL 20, 2010
Reuse as much of the existing mechanical infrastructure as possible. Plumbing waste, vent and supply lines – inspect for age and to make sure they’re in good working condition. Roof systems – depending on their age and how they work into the new plan. Concrete slabs – only cut as needed to accommodate tenants.
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3 good practices for efficient wind farm construction projects
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Webinar on-demand: The best practices to streamline quality inspections & communication through different stages of Offshore Wind Farm development 1. Mobile site inspections allow you to create snags and sync your punch lists from anywhere. Standardised QHSE checklists make capturing site issues and removing hazards fast and easy.
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The Role of GIS in Infrastructure Asset Maintenance
ENR Construction
MARCH 5, 2024
GIS data capture needs to start during the construction and inspection phases to be truly effective during the infrastructure asset maintenance stage of a project.
Six Key Job Order Contract Features Assure Success
Job Order Contracting
MAY 22, 2017
Monitoring: This includes initial joint site visits, regular site inspections, the use of key performance indicators and JOC specific software, as well as independent JOC Program audits. Job Order Contracting can be a powerful tool in addressing physical infrastructure maintenance management.
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Rail Officials Seek Improved Design, Inspection Standards
ENR Construction
JULY 3, 2019
Public transportation officials are seeking official inspection standards for rail-specific infrastructure, and are also pursuing universal design guidelines to maximize public service at transit stations.
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Engineer Blows Whistle on Canada Pipeline Inspections
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 31, 2012
Canada's energy industry regulator is investigating allegations that TransCanada Corp. skirted safety regulations.
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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency
Wolgast Corporation
JANUARY 29, 2024
Lower Maintenance Costs While we cannot provide a completely maintenance free building for our customers, an owner should make annual building envelope inspections and keep up with any issues they see that could lead to leaks of air or water, specifically at windows and caulked items.
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A Phased Approach to Building Digital Infrastructure: Bidding, Inspection, and GIS
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
It’s now on owners to raise the bar and change their specifications to require better data and reporting on their projects.
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Video: Cognitive GPR 'Sees' 12-Feet Underground
Construction Equipment
APRIL 4, 2018
A transformational new technology being developed jointly by the University of Vermont and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga could reduce utility inspections to an afternoon’s work, instead of taking months using the current permit-dig-map process.
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B.C. Tailings Dam Spillage Bigger Than Initial Estimates
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Mount Polley spill fallout triggers inspections inspections at nearly 100 tailings ponds and calls for more inspectors. Infrastructure'
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39 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
The “whole of site” approach encompasses broader decisions regarding building orientation/ placement on site, including location of associated structures and infrastructure such as access and circulation arrangements. Good site planning therefore starts with a comprehensive analysis of the site, within the immediate and regional context.
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Fast-Track Jacks Realign Tilted I-495 Span in Time for Pre-Labor Day Reopening
ENR Construction
AUGUST 27, 2014
DelDOT shut the busy bridge June 2 after inspection revealed it was tilted. Infrastructure'
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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 25, 2023
Redcon Construction is one of Egypt’s leading and largest engineering, construction and infrastructure firms. We had to set up and maintain a good internet connection to use it for our pilot project, which involved using forms to schedule inspection requests. It worked well once we had that.
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Video: Over, Under, Sideways, Down
Construction Equipment
JUNE 9, 2017
It's ability to hug walls and other vertical surfaces would be a huge capability advantage for contractors doing bridge or other infrastructure inspections. This means the drone can be flown sideways, upside down, diagonally - however you can manage it. Watch the Voliro here:
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Job Order Contracting Program Manager
Job Order Contracting
MAY 31, 2017
Based upon the type and location of the organization, the JOC Program Manager must assure that the JOC Program is in full compliance statues/regulations/laws pertaining to the acquisition and use of capital funds for a facility and/or physical infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or minor new construction.
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Championing Regulatory Compliance with the Right Construction Management Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is responsible for monitoring all builders and infrastructure organisations to ensure that they abide by the Building Code. Through site visits, inspections, compliance audits and education and advice sessions, the ABCC is able to closely observe contractors.
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Don’t get caught in the dark, make sure your backup power is hurricane ready
CK Power
APRIL 17, 2017
Hurricanes or large storms don’t typically wipe out infrastructure, but they can cause widespread power outages for significant periods of time. Tornadoes on the other hand can wipe out the infrastructure and create major delays for getting prime power working again. Cooling system is inspected for proper coolant levels.
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Best Project Specialty Construction: Historic Stone Bridge Remediation of CSX Acquired Pan Am Railway
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
When CSX acquired the Pan Am Railway in 2022, inspections revealed several issues with the existing track and infrastructure.
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Hill International's Richter Takes Exec Role at Bureau Veritas
ENR Construction
JANUARY 27, 2022
Former CEO of global cost and project management consultant is new infrastructure project management COO at France-based testing, inspection and certification giant.
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Hill International Former CEO Takes New Exec Role at Bureau Veritas
ENR Construction
JANUARY 27, 2022
David Richter, who had led global cost and PM consultant, is new infrastructure project management COO at France-based testing, inspection and certification giant.
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36 ” Evidence-based ” Life-cycle Federal Facility Management, BIM, and the Status Quo – NIBS, FFC
Building Information Management
JUNE 20, 2012
Condition Survey Inspection (a.k.a. Condition Survey; Inspection): The gathering of data for a given component-section for the primary purpose of condition assessment. Condition Assessment: The analysis of condition survey inspection data. Condition Survey Inspection Objectives. Condition Survey Inspection Types.
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Job Order Contracting – Recommended Best Practices
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Conduct a strategic review of your organization’s facilities/infrastructure repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction requirements, including a gap analysis of current process and issues and desired outcomes as well as current and required resources. We hope you benefit from the following information.
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