Structural site inspections are essential for all civil engineers, so it's important that you know how to conduct them like a pro. To ensure thorough inspections, you need to be systematic; this includes marking up drawings and taking pictures to easily locate where they were taken. Did you know that you should look beyond the areas you're supposed to inspect? During site inspections, it's important to identify anything that seems unusual, even if it's outside your scope of responsibility. If you see something, ask questions. Good structural planning simplifies site inspections. In this video, we share simple rules to make your site inspections easier and more effective. Watch this video for key tips on conducting better site inspections. Plus, learn how to write clear and concise inspection reports—your most important record of what was done and what needs to be corrected.

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Chapter
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Prepare for the site visit
01:59 Tips for visiting the site
06:28 After visiting the site
06:34 AI Site Report Generator

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