Here is a classic backbox and boarding issue. Any repair attempts are unlikely to be seamless and will negatively impact the overall quality of finishes in the building. Such problems can lead to visi ...

This image shows wall ties inappropriately modified on site – slenderness ratio of the wall is increased so the wall could be unstable causing anything from collapse to cracking and movement.

This is an example of poor workmanship. Inadequate plasterboard joints and fixings can significantly compromise fire resistance, especially where this is a regulatory requirement. Additionally, any im ...

The British standard for a concrete test cube is 150mm. By using a too small concrete test cube means that the measurement is inaccurate which will effect the tolerance and pressures of the build.

It would be great if the brick ties actually did tie the bricks. These incorrectly fitted brick ties compromise the quality and safety of the wall as it could potentially fall over.

Building a masonry pier across the movement joint defeats the object, as the wall will be unable to expand with heat temperature and may now even crack when the wall expands.

A Quality Site Inspector carefully documenting site conditions, capturing a photograph of a door that has been visibly damaged during the installation of the lockset. The image shows the inspector’s a ...

Water ingress on the ground floor of a 6 storey building. Programme constraints meant that the contractor had to start fitting-out (note that the walls are already plastered) before roofing or claddin ...

It's defects like this that might get missed by the 'normal eye' which is why Quality Site Inspectors are vital on site to check for errors that may cause potential problems. Between the studwork and ...