Building Pathology involves conducting a defects analysis where there is specific concern about the way a part of a building has been constructed, or about it’s condition.
Defect analysis typically involves the investigation of the element that has failed such as a floor, wall or roof structure where cracking or water penetration have alerted the building owner of a problem. In new construction, the investigation may subsequently be linked to litigation under a contract for building works or result in an insurance claim.
The scope of the investigation is dependent on the nature of the problem and how critical the consequences of failure would be. A wide range of diagnostic techniques can be applied to the investigation of building failures, some of which are available in-house, whilst others require specialists who have the appropriate knowledge and expertise.
