Anna Bonanomi / Power Transmission World
Construction induced construction sites can cause vibrations to other buildings that are within close proximity. Construction induced vibrations are claimed to cause adjacent building damage. They may also cause an injunction for further work, placing a burden on the contractor to changes their means and methods mid-project. While construction induced vibrations may be a nuisance for residents, it may also be the cause of cosmetic, architectural, and structural damages. Ground vibration claims may range from minor cracks in the exterior of a building to the collapsing of a building due to construction induced vibrations.