Many buildings appear flawless at handover. Finishes are clean, services appear functional, and all approvals are in place. Yet, once occupants move in and daily use begins, defects start to ...

A construction defect case arises when a property owner encounters original construction that fails to meet code or industry standards and has resulted in failures of the product. Where each ...

One of the most confusing building defects for owners and engineers alike is leakage that appears during certain seasons and then completely disappears. A damp patch visible during the monsoon may ...

Owners of construction projects are routinely under a great deal of pressure: There are large budgets to manage, tight timelines to oversee, regulatory hurdles to clear and many parties reliant on ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 3 (UPI) --Calcium silicate hydrate, or C-S-H, accounts for the strength of cement and cement-based materials. It is the component of cement paste that holds concrete together.

A staggering 66 defects were uncovered at a seven-storey unit development on Belmore’s main street, which was riddled with ...