Structural Investigations/ Reporting
We can conduct structural investigations reports on modern or traditional buildings, whether they are residential, commercial or industrial properties. The are three main types of structural investigation reports that we carryout:Elemental or Specialist Structural Investigation (SSI) report also known as defects diagnosis/ building pathology. This type of investigation is carried out where concern exists over specific parts of, or defects in, a property. Examples of thisspecialist work are the detailed study of movement, cracking, bulging, timber decay of a structure. General Structural Investigation (GSI) report, in which a whole property is investigated in full. This report may recommend an Elemental or Specialist Structural Investigation (SSI) report be undertaken or other specialist advice besought relating to specific issues. Investigation Prior to Alteration (IPA) report. This may be required prior to the extension or alteration of an existing building. Subject to the necessary authority from the buildingowner, it may involve opening up, measuring, calculations to check the adequacy of the existing structural elements. Other types of investigation include: Fire damage assessmentsDisproportionate collapse assessmentsWind loading assessmentsChange of use assessmentsExisting load capacity assessments