Construction Monitoring

Protecting Your Building During Nearby Construction: When demolition, excavation, or foundation work takes place near existing structures, construction monitoring provides property owners with peace of mind that their buildings remain safe. A well-executed monitoring plan ensures that new construction complies with building codes while safeguarding adjacent properties from unintended damage. A pre-construction survey establishes a baseline of existing conditions, allowing for clear documentation should construction activities cause any changes.

Structural Considerations for Adjacent Construction

Construction activity-such as excavation, pile driving, and earthwork-creates vibrations and soil movement that can impact nearby structures. Without proper monitoring, these activities can lead to foundation shifts, cracks, or other damage. Understanding the structural system of an existing building before construction begins allows for informed decisions regarding installation methods and protective measures.

Our Approach

K&H provides tailored construction monitoring services, which may include:

Survey and Report

Pre-construction survey and report of the existing buildings adjacent to the construction site. Photos and videos provide visual documentation of the existing conditions to be monitored. Follow-up surveys are performed during key points of construction and conditions compared to the pre-construction report.

Documentation review

Documentation review for both the new construction and existing building is performed to understand the type of activity and identify possible areas of concern that should be addressed prior to construction. An informational meeting between the existing building owner, developer, contractor and/or design team and the structural consultant is coordinated to discuss the construction process and areas of possible concern.

Vibration monitoring plan development

Vibration monitoring plan development to collect raw vibration data that can be used to identify activity that may exceed recommended vibration levels. Vibration reports are provided at intervals corresponding to key points of construction to monitor vibration levels. A threshold limit is established to identify if vibration levels exceed recommended values.

Damage control survey

Damage control survey development to monitor building elevations for potential vertical or horizontal movement. A baseline survey is provided prior to the start of construction. Subsequent surveys and reports are provided after key points of construction.

Expert Oversight & Collaboration

K&H collaborates with vibration consultants and land survey teams to collect accurate data and document conditions throughout construction. Our structural engineers act on behalf of property owners to protect their built assets and mitigate risks.

A Proactive Approach to Protection

A well-structured construction monitoring plan can help property owners navigate adjacent construction with confidence. Early identification of risks and ongoing assessment of conditions provide essential safeguards against damage and liability.

 

Get Ahead of Potential Issues

Before things start shaking- K&H today to discuss a monitoring plan that protects your building’s interests.

Contact

Kathleen Strnad

Associate Principal

Caitlin Maggiano

Associate Principal, Manager

Justin M. Spivey

Associate Principal

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