Pittsburgh eyes quicker permitting with virtual inspections and a ‘fast lane’ for low-risk projects

The first set of changes "will help applicants spend less time waiting and more time getting projects done," Mayor Corey O'Connor said.

How Independent Site Inspections Help Improve Construction Quality

The post How Independent Site Inspections Help Improve Construction Quality appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Maintaining consistent quality across a construction project can be challenging. With multiple contractors, trades and suppliers working to tight programmes, even well-managed sites can experience workmanship issues, specification errors or defects that are not immediately obvious. This is where independent site inspections can come in and prove extremely useful.  Their approach can benefit clients, contractors […]

What Contractors Should Check When Buying Used Cranes at Auction

Buying a used crane can help contractors and fleet operators add equipment without relying only on traditional dealer inventory. Before bidding, buyers should assess condition, operating history, documentation, transportation requirements and overall value.

Best Practices For Identifying Roof Defects During Inspections

The post Best Practices For Identifying Roof Defects During Inspections appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A roof inspection is only as good as the person doing it. Miss a defect during a survey and it doesn’t just disappear. It resurfaces later as a callback, a dispute, or a much bigger repair bill for whoever’s responsible. Whether you’re inspecting ahead of a renovation, signing off a new build, or assessing a […]

BSR lacks confidence in own building control data

Information gathered by the BSR includes the number of contraventions found during building inspections and how many staff are employed by building control organisations. The post BSR lacks confidence in own building control data appeared first on Construction News.

CNBC - Where Four-Legged Robot Dogs Are Finding Work, 26122021

A number of four-legged robot dogs made by companies like Boston Dynamics, Anybotics and Ghost Robotics have been deployed in the workforce already for applications like inspections, security and public safety among others. At their core, these four-legged robots are mobility platforms that can be equipped with different payloads depending on the type of information that companies want to gather.

CNBC - How Boston Dynamics Is Building Its Robot Empire, 09102021

CNBC got a rare look at Boston Dynamics’ office in Massachusetts, where the team showed off two of the robots they are working to commercialize: Spot and Stretch

RICS, Modus - Have old high-rises become too high risk? 13012022

Tall buildings constructed using outdated practices need regular maintenance, no matter what the cost. Otherwise, potential collapse and loss of life is just a matter of time

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