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Month: February 2020

Tesla’s $50 billion edge reflects view that Musk can build on EV lead; stock keeps rising

Tesla’s $50 billion edge reflects view that Musk can build on EV lead; stock keeps rising

As Tesla observers try to understand how and why the stock has tripled in a little more than three months, analysts and Musk’s own rivals are second-guessing the notion that the Model 3 maker will be caught anytime soon. Shares piled up another double-digit gain Tuesday.

Why Construction Site Inspections Are Necessary

Why Construction Site Inspections Are Necessary

Inspections, of any kind, keep us safe and keep us on track with the task at hand. You want to know the work your doing is being done according to plan and meeting standards and regulations. Inspections should be done throughout the entire construction project on many different things.

What goes on during inspections?

  • Making sure all materials and procedures comply with the plan and specs.
  • Inspection and documentation of all contractor activities.
  • Inspections of installations.
  • Looking at drawings and specs and seeing if anything has changed.
  • Monitoring contractor’s schedules.
  • Inspecting and testing paints, coatings, soils, concrete, etc.
  • Review change orders.
  • Monitoring and documenting materials received.
  • Preparing punch lists and monitoring completion of work.
  • Condition surveys of neighboring structures.
  • Evaluation of work progress.
  • Inspection at the close of defects liability period.
  • Quality control inspections
  • Environmental inspections
  • Health and safety inspections
  • And more!

Who does the inspecting? This can be done by a project manager, a member of the contractor’s team, or a consultant. The inspections reports will include details of the person writing the report and who it was for, the location of inspection, the date and time of the inspection, the nature of the inspection, description of any actions taken or needed to be taken.

Proper inspections will keep you on track and allow you to identify problems before they get even bigger.

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Super Bowl LIV Was Always Going To Be Political: 5 Moments That Cemented It

Super Bowl LIV Was Always Going To Be Political: 5 Moments That Cemented It

If you were planning on tuning into Super Bowl LIV on Sunday night (February 2) and tuning out the swirling politics of the world around you, sorry, that didn’t quite happen. While the big game — and sports more broadly — have always been political, last night’s broadcast brought tensions to the forefront in plenty of ways. Some elements, like Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s explosive halftime performance, were heavily anticipated; others, like presidential campaign ads and a major Twitter snafu by the President himself, were surprise additions that millions of people parsed through together, in real time.

Original Link on MTV