NEW
YORK, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- SOCOTEC USA, a leading
provider of TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification),
consulting, and advisory services with a strategic focus on
buildings and infrastructure, announces its collaboration with
Bisnow to discuss the critical importance of fitness-for-service
evaluations in safeguarding lives and ensuring the longevity of
vital infrastructure assets.
SOCOTEC Offers Quality Assurance for the
Safety of Aging Infrastructure through Fitness-for-Service
Evaluations
Recent tragedies, including the collapse of a parking garage in
Lower Manhattan and the Champlain Towers South collapse in
Surfside, Florida, underscore the
dire importance for proactive maintenance and evaluation of aging
infrastructure. With an estimated over 45,000 bridges and 20% of
roads deemed to be in poor condition, the need for thorough
assessments has never been more pressing.
To protect lives, it is imperative to prioritize the maintenance
and regular inspection of any built asset with the potential to
cause harm. Recognizing the significance of assessing asset
integrity and determining the asset's remaining lifespan, owners
increasingly rely on SOCOTEC.
Evan Schickel, Director of
Advanced Analysis at SOCOTEC, stated, "Fitness-for-service
evaluations revolve around structural integrity, which boils down
to life safety. As our infrastructure grows older, it becomes more
susceptible to failures. It's always better to preemptively assess
your structure and prepare for potential outcomes than to be
surprised by a more serious issue."
SOCOTEC specializes in assessing both the strength and fatigue
of structures, utilizing advanced methodologies and
state-of-the-art technology to identify potential vulnerabilities.
From brittle fractures to fatigue-induced cracks, SOCOTEC's
multidisciplinary approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of
each asset's condition.
With a team comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, and
metallurgical/materials engineers, SOCOTEC offers a one-stop
solution for all aspects of structural integrity assessment,
including having a facility dedicated to testing and inspection,
which allows for detailed analysis of damaged or failed components,
enabling clients to make informed decisions regarding repairs and
replacements.
"It's very rewarding and exciting to always have a different
problem, a different asset and a different project type to work
on," Schickel said. "It is most rewarding, however, to know that we
are actively helping to prevent failures, prevent loss of life and
limb, while helping our clients to either save money by extending
the life of their structures or helping them plan for replacements
at a time of their choosing."
As the nation grapples with the challenges of aging
infrastructure, SOCOTEC remains at the forefront of driving
innovation and excellence in the field of structural engineering.
By leveraging its expertise and resources, SOCOTEC is helping to
build a safer and more resilient and sustainable world for
generations to come.
To read the full article, go to Bisnow.com.
The full article was produced in collaboration between SOCOTEC,
Bisnow, and Studio B staff. Studio B is Bisnow's in-house content
and design studio. To learn more about how Studio B can help your
team, reach out to studio@bisnow.com. Contact Studio B Writer
Emily DeNardo at
emily.denardo@bisnow.com.
About SOCOTEC
The SOCOTEC Group, headed by Hervé Montjotin, has built its
reputation as an independent, trusted partner assisting companies
in the areas of quality, sustainability and safety, and the
environment.
Today a leading $1.3 billion EUR
company that more than doubled in size in 6 years, SOCOTEC's
mission is to ensure the integrity and performance of building and
infrastructure assets and people's safety. Through its inspection
and measurement, assistance and consultancy, training, and
certification services, SOCOTEC helps to optimize the performance
of companies in every sector by managing the risks inherent in
their activities. Drawing on its expertise and positioning itself
as a long-term partner, SOCOTEC supports its clients throughout
their project's lifecycle.
As a major player in TIC for the building and infrastructure
sectors, the SOCOTEC Group has 200,000 clients with operations in
26 countries, 11,500 employees and over 250 external
recognitions.
SOCOTEC, an industry leader in the building and infrastructure
sectors, offers the combined highly technical expertise of an
expansive and holistic network of experts across six service lines:
(i) Building Envelope; (ii) Energy & Sustainability; (iii) Code
& Planning; (iv) Life Safety; (v) Project Advisory; (vi)
Dispute Resolution; and (vii) Specialty Engineering. In the
USA, SOCOTEC employs approximately
550 professionals in more than 25 offices.
Visit www.socotec.us for more information.
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