About the author  ⁄ Meeok Kim, P.E., Ph.D.

Meeok Kim is an Associate Principal with Thornton Tomasetti (mkim@thorntontomasetti.com).

Building density in urban settings is growing across the United States. Owners, developers, contractors, and engineers are becoming more sensitive to the detrimental effects of construction activities on neighboring structures. Construction activities disturb the soil in the construction zone and its immediate surroundings. The new construction team should identify all potential risks associated with the planned construction activities before the commencement of the site work.

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