Unveiling The Power Of Optical Structural Surveying In Construction

An automated motorized total station mounted on a bracket attached to a brick wall monitors a structure located in a construction zone for movement.

In the often challenging world of building construction in densely populated cities, ensuring the safety and integrity of the surrounding structures is of utmost importance.  Structural health monitoring plays a vital role in assessing the condition of nearby buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure located within the construction zone. Traditionally, some forms of structural inspections involve […]

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 […]

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 […]

Historic Preservation with TPPN 10/88

A roof of a historic building with vibration monitoring equipment installed on the wall.

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 […]