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How Clear, Actionable Reports Save Time for Engineers and Project Managers
In the fast-paced world of engineering and construction, time is one of the most valuable resources. Every delay in understanding site data or interpreting unclear reports translates directly into cost, risk, and project uncertainty. Yet across the industry, engineers and project managers are still being handed reports that present data without conclusions, forcing them to spend valuable time deciphering information that should have been made clear from the start. The Cost of
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Why Non-Intrusive Structural Investigations Are Critical for Sustainable Infrastructure
Across the built environment, sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity. The infrastructure we rely on every day is ageing, materials are degrading, and the demand to extend service life while reducing waste, emissions, and disruption has never been greater. Achieving these goals starts with knowledge, understanding what’s happening inside a structure before deciding how to maintain, repair, or adapt it. That’s where non-intrusive structural investigations
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What is iCAMMâ„¢? The Technology Behind Faster, Safer Structural Investigations
When engineers assess the condition of ageing or complex infrastructure, corrosion is often the biggest unknown. Hidden within reinforced concrete, piles, or steel structures, corrosion can quietly compromise integrity long before it’s visible. Traditional testing methods, like half-cell mapping or intrusive sampling, can help identify risk, but they’re slow, disruptive, and often only tell part of the story. That’s where iCAMM™ comes in. Short for ‘Infrastructure Condition A
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How Non-Intrusive Investigations Outperform Traditional Intrusive Methods
The way we investigate buildings and infrastructure is changing. For decades, engineers have relied on intrusive methods: drilling, coring, or breaking into structures, to uncover what lies beneath the surface. While these methods can work, they come with significant downsides: disruption, safety risks, added costs, and incomplete insights. At TRACE, we believe there’s a better way. Our non-intrusive structural investigations combine advanced technology with expert interpreta
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Beyond Data: Why Engineers Need Interpreted Structural Evidence, Not Just Raw Results
In today’s built environment, engineers face mounting pressures: aging infrastructure, tighter budgets, and heightened expectations for safety and efficiency. The demand for structural investigations is rising, but so too is a frustration many engineers share: being handed pages of raw inspection data with little to no interpretation. At TRACE, we believe data alone isn’t enough. Engineers don’t need just basic information; they need informative reports that give them answers
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RAAC CORROSION INVESTIGATION
Determine the level of corrosion within RAAC planks non-intrusively. OBJECTIVES RAAC planks are a common issue within the UK, and while...
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QUALITY CHECKING OF PERMANENT FORMWORK FOR VOIDS
Permanent formwork is a highly efficient construction method but can lead to hidden honeycombing and voids. OBJECTIVES The client was...
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MASONRY PARTY WALL INVESTIGATION
Non-intrusive and intrusive methods for a comprehensive structural investigation of a party wall, delivering critical insights to guide...
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