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Inspection

Meaning in civil engineering & construction, with examples

/ɪnˈspekʃən/nounCore term

In civil engineering & construction, inspection means: A formal check of work, materials or equipment to see whether it meets the drawings, specifications and safety rules before the next stage can start.

In Turkish: denetim, kontrol, muayene

How it is used

Contractors request an inspection, usually with an inspection request form; the consultant carries it out and approves or rejects the work. Typical examples are a rebar inspection before a pour and an excavation inspection before blinding.

Example sentences

  1. We've requested a rebar inspection for 10 a.m.; the pour can start after that.

  2. The scaffolding failed its weekly inspection because two boards were missing.

Common collocations

  • request an inspection
  • pass an inspection
  • site inspection
  • inspection request
  • inspection and test plan
  • rebarShort for reinforcing bar: a steel bar with ribs on its surface, placed in concrete to resist tension and hold the concrete together.
  • specificationA written document that describes the materials, standards, workmanship and testing required for a project. It is used together with the drawings.
  • site engineerAn engineer based on the construction site who makes sure the work is built according to the drawings and specifications, checks quality and solves technical problems day to day.
  • snag listA list of small defects and unfinished items, such as scratched paint or missing sealant, that the contractor must fix before or soon after handover.

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