Overview

The intent of this short course is to provide practical methodology for inspecting the condition of a building's structure and envelope for the purpose of carrying out a Building Condition Assessment and identifying problematic and dysfunctional elements. This course is a compilation of basic information, procedures, and references.

Why Should an Individual Attend?

• Understand the principles and methodologies of structural condition assessment as a tool for the design of construction operations.
• Learn about the building envelope systems, component features and materials.
• Learn how structural condition assessment can be structured to respond to specific project conditions and construction activities.
• Case studies and practical references

Outcomes

• Identify elements to inspect in building structures.
• Identify and quantify structural defects.
• Specify maintenance requirements to ensure safety and avoid asset destruction.
• Adequate reporting on structural condition assessments.

Program Outline

• Introduction & Overview
• Assessment Procedures (approach, preliminary and detailed assessments)
• Structural Materials Assessments (Concrete, Metals, Masonry, Wood)
• Evaluation Procedures
• Evaluation of Structural Materials
• Remedial Action / Repairs
• Report writing

Who Should Attend?

• Engineers
• Architects
• Technologists
• Technicians