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The Reality of Testing in Structural Steel: What Actually Happens on the Shop Floor

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The Reality of Testing in Structural Steel: What Actually Happens on the Shop Floor Engineering in Support of Excavation: Building Down Before Building Up By Jay Chaykowski Table of Contents ▲ Introduction: Building Down Before Building Up Understanding the Need for Support of Excavation (SOE) The Story Begins in the Soil: Interpreting Geotechnical Reports Turning […]

What is the difference between NDT vs. NDE vs. NDI in Construction?

What Are The Different Types of Testing Apart From Non-Destructive Testing?

What is the difference between NDT, NDE & NDI in Construction? The Saskarc Design & Detailing Differentiator in Support of Excavation – Chapter 3 Written with inputs from Robert Blowatt TL;DR This article answers the oft asked question – What is the difference between Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) vs. Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) vs. Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) […]

What Are the Common Challenges in Steel Detailing for Large Infrastructure & SOE Projects?

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What Are the Common Challenges in Steel Detailing for Large Infrastructure & SOE Projects? The Saskarc Design & Detailing Differentiator in Support of Excavation – Chapter 3 By Jay Chaykowski TL;DR Behind every success lies myriad challenges. And steel detailing isn’t any different. So, what are the common challenges in steel detailing for large infrastructure […]

What is Steel Detailing in Support Of Excavation projects?

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What is Steel Detailing in Support Of Excavation projects? The Saskarc Design & Detailing Differentiator in Excavation Support – Chapter 2 By Jay Chaykowski TL;DR Steel detailing is the quiet backbone of excavation support projects and it doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. Done well, it turns complex engineering intent into clear, buildable instructions […]

3 Steel Detailing Myths Busted

3 Steel Detailing Myths Busted

3 STEEL Detailing Myths Busted Steel Detailing: The Backbone of Support of Excavation Project Success By Jay Chaykowski TL;DR One misaligned bolt hole can shut down a multimillion-dollar excavation project. Here’s why steel detailing is your project’s make-or-break moment. Think detailing is just fancy drafting? Think again. This article demolishes three dangerous myths that cost […]

Early Contractor Involvement

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Early Contractor Involvement It’s not unusual for large-scale construction projects to experience project delays and cost overruns. While increased project costs and…