What is a Tiltmeter and How Is It Used in Construction Monitoring?
Excavation, demolition and blasting are not just three of the most common activities in new construction. Sometimes, they’re also contributing factors to structural movements in nearby residential and commercial properties. Since new construction projects have the potential to damage neighboring properties, what steps can firms take to reduce the chances of these inclinations? In the […]
Construction Vibration Monitoring for Sensitive Facilities
As we previously discussed, significant vibrations caused by construction have the potential to impact the structural integrity of surrounding buildings. In major cities like NYC, this is a serious concern. Not only are cities full of skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, they’re also home to landmark buildings and historic districts. If modern buildings are susceptible to […]
Automated Motorized Total Stations Benefits In Construction Monitoring
The availability of new technology and innovative equipment has positively impacted the construction industry. Each year, new tools and technologies help your team complete their projects more efficiently, effectively and safely. These same advances in technology have also made a significant impact on the construction monitoring services industry, too. Thanks in large part to modern […]
Benefits of Documenting Surrounding Properties’ Physical Conditions
There are many risks associated with construction – and not all of them involve the safety of the crew. A construction firm must cover all of its bases when it comes to protecting its crew, the neighboring properties and occupants, and its reputation. One of the ways these goals can be accomplished is by retaining […]
What Is The Benefit of Vibration Monitoring?
New construction projects bring lots of opportunities for a community. Depending on the type of building being built, residents could benefit from access to new job opportunities, healthcare facilities, or high-rise apartments. New construction could also solve problems that every city experiences like lack of parking by building garages. Unfortunately, construction projects can also interfere […]
Crack Monitoring In Structures
Ensuring safety during the construction process isn’t strictly confined to the construction site itself. Safety concerns also pertain to the structures that surround the active site. Various activities that occur on a construction site may cause significant vibrations and noises that could cause ground movements that may potentially damage the neighboring structures. To prevent vibration […]
Keep Your Construction Compliant with Noise Monitoring Services
Like any busy metropolitan area, New York City is accompanied by a soundtrack of assorted sounds. Whether it’s the constant sound of vehicle motors, the wail emergency service sirens, the subway car speakers blasting out conductor announcements or the millions of conversations happening in Times Square, our city (like the old song says) never sleeps. […]
Historic Preservation with TPPN 10/88
New York City is passionate about preserving and protecting its landmarks and historic districts. This passion runs so deep that the city passed the Landmarks Law in 1965 and formed the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). This agency not only identifies and designates landmarks and historical districts in New York City, it also enacts policies to […]
Video Caisson Inspections
Every construction project begins with the foundation. A solid foundation is necessary to ensure proper weight distribution from a structure to the bedrock or soil beneath and to prevent water and moisture from weakening the structure’s integrity. While there are many types of foundations used in construction, there is one specifically used for high-rise buildings, […]
Optical Surveying: Structural & Total Stations
When the topic of construction safety is discussed, the focus is usually geared towards protecting the on-sight crew and any passersby. While this concern is vital, there is another area of construction safety that isn’t as obvious to the general public. Any minor or major construction project also causes concerns with the safety of surrounding […]