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Comprehensive Building Forensic Study

A complete forensic approach to assess structural failures, material defects, workmanship errors, environmental factors, and compliance/legal issues. From on-site sampling to accredited lab testing, we deliver court-ready, evidence-based reports.

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Engineer-led investigations
Professional Engineers (BEM) oversight
ISO/IEC 17025 partner labs
Chain-of-custody & accredited testing
CIDB Act B20 aligned
Schedule 4 / MS & BS EN references
Court-ready deliverables Independent & impartial Rapid mobilisation (48–72h)
Structural inspection on site
On-Site Core Drilling
Crack Mapping • Load Testing • Material Sampling
Chain-of-custody & accredited labs

Scope of Building Forensic Study

Key areas we examine in a forensic engagement, from structure to legal compliance.

Structural Failures

Structural Failures

  • • Collapse analysis (beams, slabs, foundations)
  • • Crack pattern assessment (thermal, settlement, overload)
  • • Load-testing to verify safety
Material Defects

Material Defects

  • • Concrete: strength, chloride/carbonation
  • • Steel: tensile, weld integrity, corrosion
  • • Waterproofing & coatings: adhesion, chemical resistance
Workmanship & Design

Workmanship & Design Errors

  • • Poor construction practices (e.g. curing, mix ratios)
  • • Design flaws (e.g. insufficient reinforcement)
Environmental & External Factors

Environmental & External Factors

  • • Natural disasters (floods, earthquakes)
  • • Chemical attacks (sulfates, acids)
Compliance & Legal

Compliance & Legal Investigations

  • • CIDB Act B20 (e.g. Schedule 4 materials)
  • • Breach of contract vs approved drawings/specs

Methods

End‑to‑end workflow with on‑site tests, accredited lab analysis, and court‑ready outputs.

On-site & Lab Testing
On‑Site & Laboratory Testing
Core sampling • Rebound hammer • Tensile tests • Load frames
  1. 1

    Sampling & Data Collection

    Objective: Gather physical evidence from construction sites, warehouses, or factories.

    Scope:
    • Material sampling (concrete, steel, coatings, etc.).
    • Documentation of site conditions (e.g., cracks, deformations).
  2. 2

    On‑Site & Laboratory Testing

    Field Tests:
    • Rebound hammer tests (concrete hardness).
    • Core drilling (compressive strength analysis).
    Lab Tests:
    • Chemical composition (e.g., cement, steel).
    • Mechanical properties (tensile strength, fatigue, adhesion).
    • Structural load testing (beams, slabs, scaffolding).
  3. 3

    Identification & Presentation of Physical Evidence

    Forensic Deliverables:
    • Lab reports with photographic evidence.
    • Comparative analysis against CIDB Schedule 4 or Malaysian Standards (MS).
  4. 4

    Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

    Methods:
    • Diagnostic testing (e.g., corrosion analysis, microstructural examination).
    • Failure mode assessment (e.g., buckling, shear cracks).
    Applications:
    • Litigation support (evidence for disputes).
    • Compliance audits (e.g., imported materials).
  5. 5

    Regulatory & Standards Compliance

    Legal Basis: CIDB’s authority under Act B20 to regulate local/imported materials.

    Standards Referenced:
    • MS/BS EN (e.g., BS EN 12818 for modular shoring).
    • CIDB’s Technical Opinion Programme for non-standard innovations.

Request an Assessment

Provide your project details. Our team will review and propose relevant sampling, testing, and reporting methods based on your case.

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Structural, material & design assessments (beams, slabs, coatings, steel, etc.).

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On-site & laboratory testing with accredited partners (concrete strength, tensile/weld integrity, chemical & corrosion).

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Root cause analysis & compliance checks (CIDB Act B20, Malaysian Standards).