Design Errors, Construction Mistakes and Building Failures
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Design Errors, Construction Mistakes and Building Failures Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
This program will teach participants how to identify and avoid common design errors and construction mistakes through intense and interactive case studies and group discussions.
Who Should Attend?
This program will be of special interest and a major benefit to all those involved in the design, specification, construction and reparation of buildings and structures, including Owners and Managers, Government Agencies, Architects, Engineers and Contractors, as well as Specification Writers, Designers, Inspectors, Technicians, Technologists and Project Managers. The program will also be of interest to Contractors, Managers, Supervisors and Foremen.
Course Outlines:
The Design and Construction Process Design and Construction Issues
- Air Barrier Technology
- Vapor Retarders
- Environmental Separation
- Fire & Sound Assemblies
- Reinforced Concrete Structures
- Windows & Glazing
- Curtain Walls
- Low-slope Roofing
Design Trends
- Rain Screen Technology
- Curtain Walls
- Barrier Wall Systems
- Reinforced Concrete
- Coating and Sealant Materials
Forensic Investigations (Case Studies)
- Design Error Case Studies
- Exterior Walls
- Windows
- Roofing
Construction Mistake Case Studies
- Reinforced Concrete
- Window Anchorage
- Curtain Walls
Building Failure Case Studies
- Leakage
- Condensation
- Premature Deterioration
Current Trends
North American Construction Claims
- Air Quality
- Mould
- Moisture Damage
The Real Cost of Poor Design
- Premature Deterioration
- Dangerous Conditions
- Litigation
Avoiding Common Design Errors
- 10 Essential Steps
- Alternates in Materials
- Changes in Construction
- Short Cuts
- Errors of Knowledge
- Errors in Performance
- Errors of Intent
- Design Errors
- Workmanship
- Inspection Errors
- Codes and Standards
- Causes of Failure
- Design
- Performance
- Use
- Reinforced Concrete
- Curtain Walls
- Roofs
Top 10 Construction Mistakes
- Causes of Failure
- Building Repairs (Case Studies)
Remediation
- Remediation of errors and mistakes
- Mitigating Damages
- Repair Specifications
- Getting It Right the First Time!
- Standards
- Inspection and Testing
Building Construction
- Getting It Right the First Time!
- Standards
- Inspection and Testing