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Common efflorescence is the visible occurrence of salts on the face of the brickwork. Soluble salts are left on the surface of the brickwork by water which has passed through

This defect shows the poor quality of brickwork installation on a project.

Classic build defect showing the perpend joints outside of tolerances, which is neither aesthetically pleasing nor will it ensure structural integrity of the building.

A classic defect picture taken on-site where the fire stopping detail was missing. This is dangerous if left as it is currently.

The handles of this door were installed in between our inspections. This poor handle design on a double door installation means that if anyone attempts to close one door or

This defect relates to a step over installed by a main contractor on a roof.  It’s intention is to ensure safe passage of operatives and protect the M&E services installed

The main contractor had turf delivered without checking the origin and the quality of the material. The turf was full of a specific lavae which infects the soil and also

The pre-formed insulated walls for the buildings were made from a powder coated sheeting pinned to a frame of soft wood then filled with high density foam fill. The problem

An example of an M&E defect – an external balcony light which has been professionally installed. However the services have not been sealed around, thus leaving a hole and making