Unfortunately building defects are not uncommon. Whether it is due to sub-standard construction techniques, poor design or unpredicted ground movements, the damage caused can pose a risk to occupants and the general public. Remedial engineering aims to forensically investigate building defects, diagnose appropriate solutions to rectify the issues and subsequently implement the solutions required. At STRUCTURE our core remedial services include the following listed below.
Prior to the commencement of a construction project (from small residential alterations and additions to new multi-level apartment buildings) it is common practice and often a Council requirement to undertake a Dilapidation Inspection on any neighbouring buildings within the zone of influence of the construction work. The purpose of the report is to provide a photographic record of the adjoining properties prior to the construction work commencing. This is to help safeguard against unfairly claimed damages in adjoining properties resulting from the construction work and vice versa. At STRUCTURE, we prepare comprehensive reports that present the condition of the adjoining buildings at the time of our inspection.
Many of Sydney’s harbourside concrete framed residences and apartment buildings suffer from issues associated with inadequate protection to the embedded steel reinforcement. Inadequate cover to concrete can cause damage to the structure resulting in corrosion of the reinforcement and spalling of the concrete otherwise known in the industry as ‘concrete cancer’. If left unchecked, concrete cancer has the potential to be extremely damaging to the integrity of concrete and the structure of the building. STRUCTURE can provide a specification for the repair of concrete cancer and undertake construction phase supervision of the remediation works.
Our team at STRUCTURE have a vast knowledge of the typical forms of residential construction adopted in Australia from the start of the early 1900s onwards. This knowledge helps us to understand the complexity of the underlying building defects and accurately identify the cause of the issues and the solutions required to remediate the problem. We can assist in providing you with a diagnostic assessment and report.
