Posts Tagged construction

Smart Tagging Engineering Plans

Smart Tagging Engineering Plans

The city of Manor, Texas, has been successfully using QR codes for some time to convey information to citizens. And a while ago, I blogged about Microsoft tags - another method of conveying information through the use of a code and mobile reader. The Microsoft Tags have intrigued me because if you h

01.12.2010 | Government in the Metaverse, Public Works, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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Trench Backfill: Is it best to compact, jet, fill, or dump?

In construction, there are many methods to accomplish the same result. The main requirement is that the work is done according to the specification written for that particular project. When it comes to trench backfill, the specification usually allows the contractors several choices for filling the

10.11.2009 | Public Works | admin

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Transparency in Public Works

Transparency in Public Works

Construction inspectors are responsible for making sure a project is built correctly and meets plans and specifications. Over my 25 years of inspecting, I have had jobs where this is easy because the contractor and his crews are committed to meeting all of their obligations. However, I have occasion

03.16.2009 | Government in the Metaverse, Public Works, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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Stimulus Package Status Report

If your community is like ours, you have received very little information about the much publicized economic stimulus package currently under consideration by our legislators and President-elect Obama. For a small town, this is frustrating because if this does happen, the opportunity will be a once-

01.5.2009 | Public Works | admin

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