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Inspecting and monitoring in person means noticing what's off with your own eyes, ears and hands, and being accountable for calling it.
Part of Assess characteristics of land or property, under the O*NET work activity group Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 1 AI-assist, 13 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Count sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
- Measure depths of drilled blast holes, using weighted tape measures.
- Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
- Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
- Lower anchor poles to verify depths of excavations, using winches, or scan depth gauges to determine depths of excavations.
- Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
- Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
- Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
- Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
- Measure and mark locations for installation of markers, using tape, string, or chalk.
Tasks where it is part of the work
- Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Measure surfaces or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.