SHM Canada provides resident construction inspection services for marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects. With a team of qualified and experienced inspectors across Nova Scotia, we are able to respond quickly when our clients need our personnel at projects across the province and beyond. These inspectors help to ensure that construction work is carried out in accordance with drawings and specifications, that material quantities are recorded accurately, and that best practices for health and safety are followed on site.
Our construction inspection services are managed by a team of SHM Canada engineers based at our office in Halifax. By deploying well-established procedures for reviewing and submitting daily reports, we support our clients in monitoring project status and in maintaining clear and comprehensive project records.
We have provided construction inspection services to PSPC for a wide range of marine projects in Nova Scotia.
Supporting successful construction with skilled and methodical inspection services.
Advantages of Construction Inspection
Construction Inspection offers numerous benefits, making it an essential tool for the proactive management of critical infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, SHM ensures real-time, continuous, and targeted monitoring of structural performance.
Real-Time Monitoring
SHM provides instant access to critical data for engineers and clients, enabling timely analysis and decision-making. Immediate signaling of any changes in structural conditions allows quick responses to potential issues directly in the field, minimizing risks and downtime.
Continuous Monitoring
The system continuously tracks structural responses, ensuring a high level of reliability in assessing the structure's condition. It records data under various conditions, such as fluctuating temperatures and changing load demands, offering a comprehensive view of the structure's performance over time.
Targeted Monitoring
By focusing on key structural components, SHM delivers precise insights into how critical parts behave under stress. This targeted approach enhances accuracy compared to traditional methods, providing a clearer understanding of the overall structural behavior.
Overall Benefits
With the detailed information SHM provides, unnecessary or premature repairs can be avoided, saving significant costs. At the same time, necessary rehabilitation efforts can be prioritized and expedited when needed, ensuring structural safety and longevity.
Enhanced Safety
SHM systems continuously monitor the structural integrity, providing early warnings about potential failures or safety concerns. This proactive approach minimizes risks for users and ensures safer operations for critical infrastructure.
Improved Asset Lifecycle
By offering precise data on structural performance over time, SHM helps in planning maintenance schedules and optimizing the lifespan of assets. It enables better resource allocation and informed decision-making, ensuring long-term sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Innovative Approaches, Reliable Results
Why Choose SHM Canada?
Innovative Methods & Customized Systems
SHM Canada does not subscribe to a “one SHM system fits all” approach. Our customized systems are targeted to your priorities, so we eliminate costs associated with redundant components and algorithms.SHM Canada uses innovative methods to achieve greater cost efficiency, quality, and safety in the initial planning phases of SHM projects.
We develop customized solutions for each individual project by identifying sensors, data collection and communication methods, storage equipment, and data processing and reporting algorithms that are appropriate for the client’s monitoring objectives. We also develop targeted, cost-effective alternatives to off-the-shelf components.
Complementary Construction Inspection Expertise
Our team’s dual expertise in structural engineering and SHM means that we are able to offer comprehensive start-to-finish SHM packages that include system design, installation, data collection, analysis and interpretation, reporting, and decommissioning. This dual expertise also means that our process is streamlined, targeted, and cost effective. We understand the structures we monitor, so we’re able to design SHM systems that gather data according to your priorities. We then analyze that data in house and report directly to you.
Our team is also skilled in more conventional “analog” methods of structural investigation and assessment, which can complement your SHM package. We also have a demonstrated record of success in structural rehabilitation and design, so are able to go beyond monitoring and assessment to recommend a range of options for addressing potential problems. Alternatively, if we’re able to give your structure a clean bill of health, we can save you the expense of unnecessary repairs—and can help you to devise an asset management strategy to ensure continued structural integrity and safe operations.
Discover Our Proven Expertise
Projects Showcasing Excellence in Construction Inspection
Explore our portfolio of successfully executed projects that highlight our commitment to innovation, precision, and client-focused solutions. Each project demonstrates how our expertise in Structural Health Monitoring has contributed to enhancing safety, reliability, and efficiency across diverse structures. From landmark bridges to advanced infrastructure, our work reflects the trust placed in us to safeguard critical assets.
AAFC Nappan Building Improvements (2020)
Resident construction inspection services for installation of reinforced concrete slabs for buildings at an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) facility in Cumberland County, NS.
Centreville Class 'A' Dredging (2020)
Resident construction services for Class 'A' dredging and disposal at the Centreville (Trout Cove) DFO-SCH facility in Digby County, NS.
Bear Point Wharf Reconstruction Phases II and III (2018–20)
Resident construction inspection services for reconstruction of two wharf structures and other upgrades at a DFO-SCH facility in Shelburne County, NS. SHM Canada also provided design services for redevelopment of the wharf (Phase I).
Chebogue Wharf Reconstruction (Ongoing)
Resident construction services for reconstruction of the stem and ell sections of a timber wharf at the Chebogue (Town Point Hill) DFO-SCH facility.
Canada Creek Wharf Reconstruction (2019–20)
Resident construction inspection services for installation of a Berlin wall wharf structure and demolition/removal of existing structure at a DFO-SCH facility in Kings County, NS.
Cheticamp Marginal Wharf Reconstruction (2019–20)
Structural health monitoring and static load testing of corrugated steel arch culvert.
Dennis Point Wharf Construction (Ongoing)
Resident construction services for construction of a new pilework wharf at a DFO-SCH core fishing facility in Yarmouth County, NS.
East Side Port L'Hebert Harbour Development (Ongoing)
Resident construction inspection services for redevelopment of an active DFO-SCH fishing harbour in Queens County, NS.
Finlay Point Wharf Reconstruction (Ongoing)
Resident construction inspection services for construction of a new breakwater at a DFO-SCH core fishing facility in Inverness County, NS.
Half Island Cove Harbour Improvements (2020)
Resident construction inspection services for partial demolition of a timber cribwork wharf and construction of a new breakwater at a DFO-SCH facility in Guysborough County, NS.
Hampton Harbour Approach Repairs (2019–20)
Resident construction inspection services for repair of an existing closed face pile wall and construction of a new closed face pile wall approach structure at a DFO-SCH facility in Annapolis County.
Lockeport SCH Wharf Rehabilitation (2019–20)
Resident construction inspection services for concrete repairs and construction of a pilework structure and at a DFO-SCH core fishing facilty in Shelburne County, NS.
Newellton Harbour Containment Berm Construction (2020)
Resident construction inspection services for construction of a containment berm at a core DFO-SCH fishing harbour on Cape Sable Island.
Pang Harbour Redevelopment (2012)
Resident construction inspection services for development of the first DFO-SCH facility in the Canadian Arctic.
Pereaux Harbour Approach Repairs (2019–20)
Resident construction inspection services for repair of an existing closed SSP wall and new Berlin wall encapsulation.
Pictou Island (West) Harbour Improvements (2019)
Resident construction inspection services for construction of a new cribwork structure at a DFO-SCH core fishing harbour.
Pinkneys Point Containment Berm Construction (2019)
Resident construction inspection services for installation of new corestone, filterstone and armourstone for a new containment berm at the Pinkneys Point SCH facility.
Pleasant Bay Harbour Dredging (2019)
Resident construction inspection services for re-dredging of the basin and channel at a DFO-SCH core fishing facility on Cape Breton island
Tickle Wharf Improvements (2020)
Rresident construction inspection services for rehabilitation of the timber wharf structure and addition of armourstone and rip-rap to the approach road of a DFO-SCH core fishing harbour.
Upper Port La Tour Harbour Improvements (2019–20)
Resident construction inspection for harbour improvements including construction of new west wharf, dredging of basin, and demolition of existing west wharf at a DFO-SCH core fishing harbour.
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Building a Legacy Across Canada
Explore our footprint in revolutionizing infrastructure across Canada. From bridges to marine structures, SHM Canada has successfully completed projects that highlight our innovation and commitment to excellence in structural health monitoring.