Understanding a Surveyor's Quote: Costs and Services

AB-SEF 18 generally relates to structural field review or compliance forms under Alberta’s permit system. AB-SEF 43R often refers to a revised inspection or review record form. These are typically mandated by the Alberta Building Code and APEGA for engineers of record, used to demonstrate structural compliance and professional review.

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Question: how wide a gap should there be between the geotechnical interpretative report, GIR and the design report? who is responsible for closing that gap ? and when should it be closed? My employer, a SI Contractor, was recently was asked to return to site to carry out rotary boreholes as recommended in the interpretative report. The issue in this case, was while the GIR recommended supplementary rotary boreholes, among other additional works, to further clarify the ground model, there was no scope for these works in the absence of the foundation layout. Having assumed the foundation design was complete, I considered the request a quality control matter rather than SI matter; is the Client trying to verify the design bearing resistance? And if any further works impacted the ground model then how is the design to be changed, keeping it in mind the Contractor is onsite and construction has started. One of the GIR conditions was that the report may be subject to change if further information became available. So who shall direct the works, the Designer who has a design and obviously feels there is some need to verify the design or the SI Contractor who initially highlighted a possible issue? I would suggest the SI Contractor is a resource to be utilise by the Designer, where the Designer is ultimately responsibility for their design.

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Pricing an outcome without first agreeing on method is how variation creeps in. The method is the control system for the claim. It defines causation boundaries, safe work sequence, temporary works and access, and how reinstatement will meet the NCC and relevant Australian Standards. When every tenderer prices the same method, you get like-for-like comparisons, fewer disputes at delivery, and a scope that reads the same way the site will be built. If you are tightening your instruction pack, use a method statement as the backbone and make assumptions and exclusions explicit up front. For practical scope structure and inclusions, visit:https://ow.ly/VcKk50WOvc6 #Strata #LossAdjusting #Engineering

The Importance of Accuracy in Land Surveying In land development and construction, precision is everything. Even the smallest measurement error can lead to boundary disputes, design flaws, or costly rework. Accurate surveying provides the reliable data engineers and planners need to build safe infrastructure and stay compliant with legal boundaries and regulations. For surveyors, accuracy isn’t just a skill,it’s a responsibility that protects investments and strengthens client trust.

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During the initial stage of a project, the exact layout of footings is often unknown, which makes it challenging for geotechnical engineers to determine the safe or allowable bearing pressure based on site conditions. Most projects don’t have the luxury of planning a perfect foundation from the outset. Instead, foundation planning and design typically proceed iteratively—even continuing through foundation construction on-site. When evaluating allowable bearing capacity at initial stage with available footing details, engineers often consider individual footings in isolation, ignoring the influence of spacing between adjacent footings. This oversight can significantly affect both the pressure distribution ("pressure bulb") and total settlement. Therefore, accurately determining footing size and spacing is crucial for estimating safe bearing pressure.

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Could hidden flaws be affecting your concrete’s structural integrity? Visible damage — like spalling, cracks, or rust stains — is often just the beginning of corrosion-related deterioration. These symptoms can point to underlying issues and hidden defects that weaken performance over time. The good news is, non-destructive testing (NDT) can help. Using methods like impact echo (IE) and pulse velocity (PV), our team identifies voids, honeycombing, and cracking that compromise your structure’s integrity — all without coring. These techniques are applied in a variety of situations to give engineers, contractors, and owners clarity before small problems escalate. Explore the full breakdown of how NDT addresses concrete challenges in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gF3_phpg #ConcreteRepair #ConditionAssessment #StructuralIntegrity #Durability #ConcreteStructures #Infrastructure #Engineering