Structural Monitoring Solutions for Urban Mixed-Use Projects

A ground-level shot looking up at four mixed-used buildings in an urban environment.

Mixed-use developments are reshaping cities, combining residential, commercial, and recreational spaces into vibrant hubs of activity.  In urban centers like New York City, these projects promise efficiency and innovation but also come with unique challenges. From safeguarding surrounding buildings to addressing public safety and compliance, investing in structural monitoring solutions for urban mixed-use projects is […]

Safeguarding Urban Infrastructure with Construction Monitoring Services

The Verrazano–Narrows Bridge in New York, NY, at sunrise.

As cities grow, so does the need to protect the vital infrastructure that keeps urban areas connected and thriving.  Bridges, tunnels, and overpasses are lifelines in cities, yet they face constant stress from construction projects and environmental factors. To maintain their structural integrity, construction monitoring services play an indispensable role, helping prevent issues that could […]

Construction Monitoring Helps You Comply with NYC Construction Code

Saltus’ Construction Monitor team surveying a building demolition site, ensuring compliance with new NYC construction codes.

Construction work, especially demolition, is often a challenge in a bustling city like New York that is surrounded by numerous landmark buildings and historic districts. To help protect these structures from potential damage caused by construction-related activities, the city enacted the Technical Policy and Procedure Notice #10/88 (TPPN 10/88) thirty five years ago.  To comply […]

Choosing Construction Monitors: Key Considerations

Three augers on an active construction site drilling into the ground to create the foundation for a new building.

Construction monitoring is an essential part of any new build – especially in densely populated cities. Why? It involves the use of sophisticated equipment and techniques to monitor and analyze the various construction activities such as underpinning, excavation and demolition to ensure that they do not impact the structural integrity of the surrounding buildings and […]

The Future Of Construction Monitoring Services

A sunset over three large cranes on an active construction site utilizing Saltus’ construction monitoring services.

Construction monitoring services have been available for decades. However, due to the advancement of technology, this industry is evolving at a rapid rate.  Today, the best construction monitoring service providers are leveraging this technology to provide their clients with more detailed and accurate information that can help them reduce construction-related risks and help keep projects […]

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Impact on Construction Work

Surrounded by cars and skyscrapers, the historical landmark of St. Patrick’s Cathedral can benefit from Saltus’ construction monitoring services.

New York City is rich with history. And a lot of its history still stands among its residents and visitors in the form of landmark buildings and historical districts.  New Yorkers are passionate about protecting these landmarks. They want to ensure that these buildings and areas are still standing for years to come so future […]

What Are The Main Causes of Construction Delays?

Two construction workers with hard hats looking at a monitoring report prepared by Saltus at an active construction site.

Whether you’re a construction project manager or a client waiting for completion of a new build, there’s one word you dread hearing: Delay. When work stops, not only does it push back anticipated deadlines and deliverables, it also results in unexpected or unintended expenses. If delays are extended, it may send the project over budget. […]

What is a Tiltmeter and How Is It Used in Construction Monitoring?

A close-up of a tiltmeter that Saltus uses during its construction monitoring services.

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

Saltus’ trained vibration monitoring technicians use this Instantel Monitor to help minimize construction-related risks to 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

An automated motorized total station installed on a construction site by Saltus Construction Monitoring Services.

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 […]