Older neighbourhoods often have little boundary between the street and people’s property, and footpaths are not always present. You may hear that your neighbourhood is scheduled for kerb and gutter installation and wonder how it will change how the street looks. While it will change how the street looks, that’s not the main point of the project. Kerbs and gutters increase safety both in terms of physical safety and storm and flood safety.…
You are likely to hear about the building inspection report when renovating or selling your property. In most cases, you might not be interested in the report since you consider it a mere formality. However, it is a critical document for any homeowner or potential homeowner. This article should help you understand the building inspection report.
What is a Building Inspection Report?
It is a document containing intricate details regarding the current condition of a property.…
Construction vibration monitoring is a great way to ensure the safety of your workers, the integrity of your building, and the quality of your product. Here are four benefits of construction vibration monitoring that you should know about:
1. Construction Vibration Monitoring Offers Prevent Worker Injuries
Vibration monitoring also helps prevent worker injuries by making it easier to identify potentially dangerous areas where workers may need extra protection or where they should avoid working altogether.…
Mining engineering projects are complex and intriguing. In most cases, the engineers and workers at the site put their lives at risk as they prospect for minerals. Therefore, safety is vital in any mining engineering project. Continue reading to understand the safety precautions that mining engineers must observe at the site.
Preliminary Inspections
If an area has minerals, engineers visit the site to determine the technicalities involved in extracting the mineral.…
Wood as a building material comes with many benefits. High tensile strength, heat and electrical assistance, sound absorption, low emission of volatile organic compounds and beauty are some of the many benefits of using wood as a building material. However, one of the notable drawbacks of untreated wood is its susceptibility to rotting, cracking or warping. Therefore, the most practical and effective way to protect the wood is to waterproof it.…
