Construction Projects in U.S. Focused in 10 Key States, Report Shows
A significant percentage of all construction projects in the US are located in 10 key states, according to a recent report by GlobalData, with New York remaining one of the top areas seeing continued growth in both current projects and upcoming projects. The report, which was released in June, shows the three states encompassing the […]
Adjoining Property Notification Requirement Recent Changes Affect DOB
A recent amendment to the New York City Building Code adds new notification requirements pertaining to adjoining property owners. Although this new law only affects the Department of Building’s notification requirements, it will require the DOB to provide adjoining property owners in New York City with three written notices regarding construction plans. Under this law, […]
Surveys and Monitoring Services Manages Risk in Construction Projects
Pre-Construction surveys and related monitoring services are vital components of risk management and damage prevention plans on any construction site. When construction activities are being conducted in urban areas and locations such as designated historic districts, surveys and monitoring programs are often required in order to comply with building codes that serve to protect adjacent […]
Construction Monitoring Protects Stakeholders in a Building Project
Construction monitoring services are a critical component of protecting structures as well as assets of the various stakeholders on many types of construction projects. Services including pre-construction surveys and various ongoing monitoring (vibration, crack gauge) all play a role in helping to assess any potential risks that can affect any of the various parties involved […]
Wireless Technology Creates High Accuracy When Measuring Tilt
Construction monitoring companies are using equipment with innovative wireless technology to develop versatile and highly accurate structure monitoring solutions for their clients. Along with wireless crack gauges, the use of bi-axle wireless tilt meters allows technicians to measure real-time lateral and horizontal movement with maximum precision in various applications. Many buildings and other structures need […]
Providing Reliable Data with Wireless Crack Gauge Monitoring
Crack gauge monitoring is an essential part of any construction monitoring plan. In New York City, crack gauge monitoring is required as part of TPPN #10/88 in the building code, and for the preservation of historic landmark buildings and structures. A crack gauge monitoring program generally consists of both a physical inspection and photographic survey […]
Protection of Landmark Buildings in New York City
New York City’s historic landmarks are an integral part of the city’s vibrant culture and landscape. In 1965, the City of New York established the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to address the loss of historically significant properties, most notably the original Pennsylvania Station, built in 1911. The LPC defines a landmark as “a building, property […]
Monitoring Technology Key in Bridge Preservation Programs & Solutions
A Bridge Preservation Guide published this spring by the Federal Highway Administration outlines the importance of bridge preservation programs and other solutions as part of an overall necessity to address the nationwide infrastructure challenges in the US. According to 2017 bridge data collected and released by the FHWA, of the nation’s 612,677 bridges, more than […]