As a Special Inspector, your role is to verify compliance with the approved construction documents. However, in addition to...
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Unfortunately, the nuclear density gauge does not magically know whether the soils are passing or failing by sticking a...
There a many good reasons a Special Inspector should be certified, ranging from legality to competency purposes. Of Course,...
Every year contractors deal with unstable moisture disturbed soils whether it’s due to a rainy season or freeze thaw...
Blacks soils have a bad reputation in the construction industry. Over the years, contractors and inspectors have been trained...
Having trouble identifying fill soils vs. native soils? Sometimes it can be completely obvious and other times not so...
For a new inspector, checking spread footing soils can appear to be subjective. Also, you may have a have...
A proofroll measures the deformation of sub-grade, which is typically done using a tandem axle dump truck. On most...