Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete

Concrete often contains hidden hazards like rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, and utility lines that can cause serious injuries and structural damage if struck during drilling. Contractors need to identify and locate these embedded elements before starting core drilling operations to prevent costly accidents and project delays.

Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more. The post Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete first…

This story was originally published by Construction Executive.