If you are facing this, know that it is very normal to feel a certain weight on your shoulders to ensure everything is in accordance with technical and safety standards.

And, quite often, if you don't have the help of a construction monitoring tool, this work can become even more difficult.

And it's not for nothing. The fear of facing issues like rework or penalties is real!

But know that relying on tools like Construct IN can make all the difference. You will understand this in this blog post.

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How to carry out construction inspection?

One thing that cannot be forgotten is that construction inspection is part of the jobsite monitoring activities.

Here are tips for you to prepare for an inspection. Paying attention to the details below will help you get through this phase without major issues.

1. Stay informed about all regulations and standards

Knowing the various standards and regulations well will help bring quality, safety, and compliance with the law.

But it is important for you to know that they can vary depending on the location of the construction and the type of construction, so engineers always need to keep updated.

See some standards you should know:

ABNT Standards: NBR 9050, NBR 6118, NBR 6120, and NBR 14037;
Safety Standards: NR 18 and NR 10
Building and Construction Code (varies by municipality)
Bidding Law
Environmental Protection Law (Law No. 6,938)
Sanitation Standards (varies by municipality)

2. Prioritize safety on the construction jobsite

It is the engineer's responsibility to inspect whether all safety procedures are being followed to the letter.

It is necessary to pay attention to the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and compliance with Collective Protection Equipment (CPE) standards.

To help with this task, our software has a feature called INsight Safety. The system identifies people without helmets in 360° images and generates immediate notes, maintaining compliance with safety standards.

But it is important to mention that safety on the construction jobsite is not just about protecting workers. It aims to ensure that the work does not pose a risk to the neighborhood, the environment, and even the equipment and materials used.

Establishing a safe environment means conducting regular training with the team, keeping appropriate signage throughout the site, and being alert to inadequate practices that could compromise safety, such as poor scaffolding installation, etc.

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3. Perform regular inspections

To ensure that everything is going according to plan, it is necessary to conduct periodic inspections in all phases of the work.

This activity should not be ignored, as it serves to identify potential problems that could impact compliance with standards.

When carried out correctly, they minimize the chance of unforeseen events and ensure greater predictability for the completion of the project.

The Construct IN is a tool that can help you with this task. With it, you can:

Manage constructions remotely;
Reduce costs and travel time for jobsite inspections;
Capture 360° photos and compare progress between dates;
Make notes if something is inadequate;
Generate reports (Daily Construction Reports (DCRs), Photographic Report, etc.);
Take measurements from images and much more!

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Also get to know our new feature: the construction checklist!

4. Maintain clear communication with the team

Construction inspection is a collaborative task. Therefore, it is essential to establish open and clear communication among everyone involved in the project.

The engineer responsible for inspection must ensure that there is an efficient exchange of information between all sectors.

Regular meetings with the team and the creation of progress reports ensure that everyone is aligned and that necessary adjustments are made quickly.

Lack of communication can lead to rework, failures in complying with standards, and even accidents.

An effective way to avoid this is to use our software, which gathers all jobsite information in a single place, reducing the possibility of errors.

5. Record and document everything

During the inspection, it is essential to record all activities, decisions, and changes that occur.

This includes keeping a daily construction report, photos that prove the progress of the works, meeting minutes, and other documentations that may be requested by inspection bodies.

Well-done documentation is your best defense in case of future problems, such as questions about project compliance or audits.

With Construct IN, you generate various reports easily and quickly with just a few clicks.

6. Create immediate corrective action

When a problem is identified during the construction inspection, it is very important that corrective actions are taken immediately.

The important thing is to act quickly to prevent small problems from turning into major failures that could compromise the construction.

7. Take advantage of technology

Technology in construction is a great ally for construction inspection.

Modern tools, such as drones for aerial inspections and construction management software like Construct IN, allow engineers to inspect large areas with greater precision in data collection.

The use of BIM, when integrated into our platform, for example, allows the 3D visualization of the project compared to what is being executed on site.

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Construction inspection is one of the biggest challenges for civil engineers.