Blogs About Structural Repair Works
Drones For Building Façade & Roof Inspection: The Latest Trend
The old buildings are deteriorating nationwide. Building owners, contractors, property management firms, and facilities management firms are becoming increasingly concerned about the façade problem due
Is Compact Grouting A Solution To Weak Soils?
It is frequently said that the most effective technique to deal with the issue of weak soils is to use a compaction grouting treatment. Over
Restoration Of 88 Units Of Traditional Malay Timber Houses At Morten Village, Melaka
History In Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia, there is a historical traditional Malay village known as The Morten Village (Malay: Kampung Morten). The town is named
Carbon Fibre Strengthening: The Advantages Of Carbon Fibre For Existing Structures
What is carbon fibre? Carbon fibre is one of the materials that has assisted the building and repair sectors, it is also known as graphite
Honeycombs In Concrete: The Causes, Effects & Method To Repair
What is honeycombs in concrete? When cement paste or concrete fails to fill up the spaces around coarse aggregate particles and reinforcing steel, hollow sections
Which Industrial Flooring Methods Is Most Suitable To Your Business?
Flooring is available in a wide variety of designs, colors, textures, and materials. Not only can the correct flooring help you create the atmosphere and
Do I Need Services for Concrete Restoration?
Although concrete is a robust and versatile material, but it is not unbreakable. Concrete deteriorates over time due to damage, natural wear or weather, leaving
What You Should Know About Removal and Replacement of Sealant
One of the easiest methods to increase the quality of a building’s structure and its ability to save energy is by removing and replacing the
Benefits of Rope Access (Abseiling) for Building Maintenance
Rope access (abseiling) is regarded as the safest and most effective access method utilized throughout the world for the completion of work and making it
Top 5 Techniques For Commercial Building Waterproofing
In this post, we’ve covered the best ways to waterproof your business building, whether you’re looking to improve your existing method or are going to
Identifying Cracks in Buildings
You never want to find a crack in a building because not only are they unattractive (and need to be covered), but they also indicate
CHOOSING A SPECIALISED CONTRACTOR
It is best to choose the commercial professionals who are aware about the latest products and industrial applications and have a good history of similar
Concrete cancer and concrete spalling: the causes and method to repair
What is concrete cancer? The concrete that has developed cracks and separated from the substrate. Common signs: corrosion, flaking, cracking, disintegrated concrete, rust stains or
EXPANSION JOINT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR: CAUSES AND EFFECTS
What is expansion joint? An expansion joint is usually placed on structures such as bridges, highways and sidewalks. It is a mid-structure separation to absorb
NEW NORM FOR ASSET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
3D LASER SCANNING TO BIM FOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT APPLICATION
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW – 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) Laser scans into a Building Information Model (BIM). It collects and documents valuable information in a consistent
Polyurea Technology For Your World
History Of Polyurea Technology Automotive RIM (Reaction Injection Molding) Simultaneous development of polyurea technology – Texaco Chemical Company & Bayer Corp What is Pure Polyurea?
Reasons WHY we choose PVC waterproofing membrane to waterproof RC flat roof rather than the traditional membrane system?
WHAT is the PVC waterproofing membrane? PVC waterproofing membrane is a single-ply membrane roof system that is factory fabricated and installed in the field as
ACCU Nara International Correspondent -The Twenty-First Regular Report
Introduction Built in 1965 at a cost of KMIO million (USD2.42 million). the National Mosque (or Masjid Negara) is one of Southeast Asia’s largest mosques
Rectification Works Of RC Water Tank For Cold Water & Fire Protection System At Common Facilities KLCC
It is our great honor to announce that we have successfully completed the Rectification Works Of RC Water Tank For Cold Water & Fire Protection
Residential Building Repair & Maintenance: High Rise Condominium in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur
High rise condominiums consist of multiple separate housing units that share the same plot of land. This type of residential building provides basic amenities, including
Installation of Inspection Ladder on Exposed Rock Slopes at North-South Highway
Back in 1998, there are three spots of exposed rock slope after the construction of North-South Highway. The height of the rocky slopes are up
Sarawak New Museum- Polyurethane (PU) Flooring and Waterproofing Works
The new Sarawak Museum Complex is the largest museum complex in Malaysia and second largest in South-East Asia. The new museum was designed and completed
Concrete Honeycombs Repair
Honeycombs are hollow spaces & cavities left on the concrete surface or inside the concrete where concrete could not reach, mainly due to inadequate vibration
Repairing Cracks with Epoxy Injection Method
With cracks greater than 0.3mm or it is identified that the crack is a through crack. The method use in repairing such cracks is usually
How to Repair Cracks In Concrete
The severity of cracks are categorized by its crackwidth. And repair methods will depends on the severity of cracks. Cracks with width of less than
Maintenance and Inspection of Railway Tracks in Malaysia
The ever-increasing problems faced around the world have the demands that transportation need to be improved as an effective and efficient communication means. It is
Extending the Lifespan of a Building
The lifespan of a typical concrete building usually ranges from 75 years to 100 years or more. Buildings deteriorates over time due to normal wear
8 Techniques of Soil Improvement. Case Study In Malaysia: 41 Landed Houses in Sg Siput, Perak (Part 2)
Soil improvement in its broadest sense is the alteration of any property of a soil to improve its engineering performance such as strength, reduced compressibility,
6 Cases of Soil/ Ground Settlement. Case Study In Malaysia: 41 Landed Houses in Sg Siput, Perak (Part 1)
What is foundation settlement? What are the causes for ground/ soil settlement? In this video we will show one of the projects in Sg Siput,
4 Signs of Your Building Settling or Sinking. Case Study In Malaysia: Petrol Station
There are a few significant signs that property owners may notice if your foundations are undergoing major issues with settling. First, the foundation itself may
Sharing Session with University Malaya
In collaboration with the Department of Building Surveying, University Malaya, we held a sharing session with the lecturers; Dr. Rizal, Dr. Zahir & Ms. Shirley
Salt Contamination & Desalination in Heritage Buildings
Heritage buildings are susceptible to deterioration due to several factors including climatic conditions, dampness and structural failures. In building conservation, salt attack and rising damp
Rising Dampness in Buildings
One common problem that buildings constructed mainly with masonry is rising dampness. As masonry materials such as bricks are porous, which consist of voids or
Highway Bridges Concrete Repair and Strengthening Works
Highways are key infrastructure in urban development as it links and connects township all over the countries which is important for socio-economic development. And highway
Waterproofing at Resevoir Air Selangor Kepong
We are proudly present our newly completed project – the Rehabilitation & Refurbishment of Reservoir and Pump House at the Kepong Estate 10MG, Selangor. Structural
Segmental Bridge Girder Repair
In Malaysia, segmental bridge construction has been emerging more and more for the past two decades. Segmental bridge starts to gain recognition as a preferred
Commercial Shopping Mall Façade Repairs in KL
A building facade is not only important in achieving superior aesthetics, it also has a crucial functionality role especially in light transmittance, acoustics performance and
Facade Restoration and Repairs
The word facade originally comes from the Italian word “facciata”, and is defined as the outside or all of the external faces of a building.
Heritage Conservation Malaysia
Heritage is our past that been preserved for the present and it will be inherited for the future generations. Heritage itself is conceptualized as the
Swimming Pools Repair and Waterproofing Works
Swimming pools in condominiums are quite common nowadays. To maximize space most swimming pools in condominiums are designed to be located at the upper-level common
Structural Strengthening with Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for RC Structures
Structural strengthening is the process of upgrading structures to improve performance under existing loads or to increase the strength of structural members to carry additional
Waterproofing works for high-rise buildings in Malaysia. (KPJ Healthcare)
Malaysia is a tropical climate country where we experience rainfall throughout the year. With rainfall, comes water, one of the most tenacious enemy for a
RC Water Tank Polyurea Waterproofing System
Reinforced concrete (RC) water tanks are susceptible to cracking and leads to leakage. Various factor can cause cracks to appear in RC water tank structures
Winner of PAM Awards 2013 – Conservation Category
Restoration Of The Main Copper Dome And Other Roof Areas In 2010, Think City Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary company wholly owned by Khazanah Nasional Berhad),
