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What Do Building Inspectors Do? 4 Construction Inspector Responsibilities
Construction Management

What Do Building Inspectors Do? 4 Construction Inspector Responsibilities

We all know that buildings and structures are designed to meet certain standards. Whether they’re related to engineering requirements, material placement or building codes, it’s understood that contractors must adhere to strict guidelines when it comes to performing construction duties correctly. While owners and project initiators could simply trust that everything’s being built 100% correctly, the numerous construction disasters that’ve happened over the years prove just how costly – and even deadly – improper construction can be. Sure, there’s pretty much zero risk involved in painting a wall or putting down some new flooring, but projects that involve structural work, utilities, major alterations or public exposure must be monitored closely throughout the process to ensure that all work is being done correctly. That’s where building inspectors come into play. Let’s go through four key construction inspector responsibilities.

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Understanding Building Permits, Plus A Building Permit Process Flowchart
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Understanding Building Permits, Plus A Building Permit Process Flowchart

Wouldn’t it be great if we could just pull up to a vacant lot and begin construction on a new building? If there weren’t any restrictions on what we can do to buildings, if there weren’t any permissions required to perform work? While it’s tempting to say “yes, that’d be PERFECT”, we should hit pause. Building permits are a vital part of maintaining our country’s infrastructure – they ensure that work will be performed in accordance with building codes, that it will be done correctly and that all parties involved are on the same page before any work begins. They’re also necessary for properly documenting project documents like drawings, inspections, etc. This article is all about understanding building permits, plus a building permit process flowchart/infographic!

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