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Good Vibes is your #1 resource for all things Saltus! Here, you will find all of the important news, announcements and updates about our services, projects and solutions. Plus, we’ll provide valuable and knowledgeable insight into the latest trends, new technologies, and events developing in the construction monitoring industry.
Monitoring Construction Vibration Inside an Occupied High-Rise
A renovation on one floor of a high-rise can be felt well beyond the construction zone. Concrete cutting on the 18th floor may be noticeable
Monitoring Seawall Movement During Waterfront Pile Installation
Installing piles near an existing seawall, bulkhead, pier, or waterfront retaining structure raises a practical question: Is the existing structure moving as the pile work
Why Refineries and Energy Plants Need Structural Vibration Monitoring During Expansion and Shutdown Projects
Refineries and energy plants need structural vibration monitoring during expansion and shutdown projects because construction, demolition, excavation, compaction, drilling, utility work, and heavy equipment activity
Common Construction Code Violations in NYC and How Construction Monitoring Services Prevent Them
In New York City construction, small oversights can create big problems. A missed notification, incomplete site documentation, excavation issue, unmonitored structural movement, or dust control
Which Nearby Buildings Need Closer Monitoring Before Construction Starts?
When a new construction project is about to begin, the focus is usually on the jobsite itself: excavation limits, demolition sequencing, shoring plans, foundation work,
Monitoring Considerations During Subway-Adjacent Construction in NYC
Building next to an active subway line in New York City is an especially demanding construction scenario. When excavation, underpinning, demolition, foundation work, or new
Common Pitfalls in Existing Conditions Documentation (and How to Avoid Them)
In any construction project, a pre-construction survey can either protect you later or leave room for disputes. It all depends on how carefully it’s done.
NYC Monitoring Plan: What It Is, What It Should Include, and How to Build One That Protects Your Project
In New York City, construction almost always happens in close quarters. You are excavating next to someone else’s foundation, drilling feet from an older masonry
Construction Crack Monitoring for Historic Buildings and Landmarks
Historic buildings and landmark structures tell the story of New York City. From century-old masonry façades to ornate stonework and cast-iron details, these structures are