The Department of Buildings (DOB) recently issued Bulletin 2020-006 outlining the necessary measures for securing construction and demolition sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In short, it states that owners of any construction site are responsible for ensuring the site is secured and maintained in such a manner as to safeguard the public and property throughout the duration of time operations are suspended. Click HERE to view Bulletin 2020-006.
As we work with our clients to meet these new requirements, the importance and advantage of remote monitoring becomes even more clear. Without entering job sites, our monitoring specialists are able to track important information, such as structure settlement and tilt, as this can occur even without any construction activity. This is accomplished by installing sensors on elements such as building facades, support of excavation, and utilities. With this technology in place, we are able to provide our clients with some peace of mind during this time of pause.
However, not all projects require that remote monitoring systems be installed. Other factors such as budget, reading frequency, and access, drive project managers to employ manual data collection methods. While this is a service that Vibranalysis provides, right now with no site access, we are unable to provide this service and collect data for our clients.
As experts in the design, installation, and maintenance of remote monitoring systems, our team works closely with project managers and engineers to determine when and where these automated and remote data collection tools are implemented, over more traditional methods of measurement.
Remote monitoring has been a specialty service of ours for over 20 years, but it is only recently that it’s popularity among owners and contractors has grown. In turn, we open the discussion and question how the combination of COVID-19, restrictions on physical distancing, and the advantages of remote monitoring is expected to transform elements of the construction industry.
