Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Follow the visual inspection methods used by specialists
• Use the latest destructive and non-destructive investigation techniques when conducting a building condition survey
• Select destructive and non-destructive testing techniques based on their strengths and limitations, and suitability to your concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures
• Interpret building system results
• Assess the useful life of the building systems and the whole building

Description:
As buildings age, those responsible for them must get involved with condition surveys. These individuals have to evaluate materials, conduct destructive or non-destructive tests, evaluate results and decide on the necessary actions for structural rehabilitation. This course explains the step-by-step procedures for conducting a condition survey of concrete, steel, timber and masonry structures, HVAC, mould, plumbing, electrical and fire safety systems.

The strengths and limitations of destructive and non-destructive techniques, along with their suitability for a variety of situations, are discussed.

Course Outline:

• Assessing Building Conditions
• Structural Condition of Wood, Steel and Concrete
• Masonry Structures
• Foundations
• Building Envelope: Testing and Monitoring
• Roofing, Doors and Windows
• Mould
• Site Elements and Life Expectancy
• Fire Safety
• HVAC Components and Plumbing Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Workshops
• Facility Condition Index
• Review Building Condition Assessment Reports and Case Studies

Who Should Attend:
Structural Engineers • Project Engineers and Managers • Consulting Engineers • Designers • Facility Supervisors and Managers • Building Services Managers • Technicians and Technologists • Capital Asset Personnel • Inspection Personnel • Architects