I’m often asked how I prioritize my focus on a geomembrane installation project if I am the sole CQA inspector. My answer is the same as what I tell people...
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My heartfelt observations and insights for the New Year. The Christmas holiday season is upon us which will be followed shortly by ringing in the new year. Many use the...
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In some regions of the United States, winter is upon us already! That means in these regions, our construction season should be drawing to a close. Working on projects during...
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“Quite frankly, I don’t know what to look for. Our college classes don’t teach us how to inspect construction work.” This statement made by a young civil engineer is far...
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Don’t get zapped by Electrical Leak Location Misconceptions! An alarming and seemingly growing trend are the misconceptions associated with electrical leak location surveys (ELLS). In this video, I will use…
I will be speaking at two virtual events next week and I encourage you to join me! At the Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference (WIRMC), Tess Brester and I will...
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It’s not often that I get a reply to my blog that is worthy of its own post but when I do, I am sure to share it. Eddie Weiser’s...
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Our industry knows we need to change destructive testing protocols but there has been a lack of clear effective guidance on how to accomplish this within our projects. Studying the…
A quick test could save Millions of Dollars Don Ho’s famous “Tiny bubbles… Make me happy” may be grand when it comes to love and Champagne but those pesky bubbles...
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Quiz Time! In a continuing effort to keep everyone’s mind sharp and ready for construction as COVID-19 restrictions are eased and we resume work, I developed another earthwork quiz which...
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