Your industrial, commercial, or even apartment complexes require routine upkeep and repair to improve their durability, longevity, maintain their aesthetic appeal, and safeguard the worth of your entire investment. Although it may seem burdensome, doing so will safeguard not just your investment but also any visitors, clients, residents, or guests who may be present in the facility on a daily basis. In other words, it can prevent a little issue from growing into a costly or, worse, a liability.

For 38 years (yes, this year marks 38 years of servicing the Malaysian Market), Structural Repairs (M) Sdn Bhd has collaborated with engineers, strata managers, and owners’ corporations to provide integrated building repairs, maintenance, and rectification services.

There are experts for most things in life, as there are for everything else. We are experts in larger structures; we comprehend them, know what is needed to address their problems, and have the tools and capacity to carry out the necessary work.

For your larger property, we make an effort to engage with you to fully grasp what is necessary, to collaborate with the consulting engineer, and to create a solution that takes into account both the problems you can see and the ones you can’t. Our range of building maintenance, rectification and upgrade services include: –

1. Structural Repair and Structural Strengthening
   
2. Waterproofing and Water Leakage Repair
   
3. Flooring Work
   
4. Façade Repair
   
5. Expansion Joint Installation and Expansion Joint Repair
   
6. Restoration and Conservation Work for Heritage Buildings
   
7. 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS)
   
8. Structural Integrity Investigation and Structural Assessment
   

In Structural Repairs (M) Sdn Bhd, we adopt the advanced technologies to assist in detecting the issues of the buildings. The technologies include: –

1. 3D LASER SCANNING TO BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM)
   
   Integration between 3D building scan and BIM allows facility and building managers to gain full control over facility management, periodical maintenance and condition assessment of the existing structure in and extremely timely, effective and accurate manner.
   
   The 3D building scanning data provides more detailed information regarding the existing structure that can use for monitoring purposes.
   
   Please refer to the link for further explanation: –
   https://structuralrepairs.com.my/new-norm-for-asset-and-facility-management- services-3d-laser-scanning-to-bim-for-facility-management-application/
   
2. MECHANICAL HELICAL PINNING SYSTEM – THE INNOVATIVE FACADE REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
   
   Mechanical helical pinning system offers quick and non-destructive method of stabilising the wall plaster than traditional solution such as hacking off and re-plastering.
   
   Mechanical pinning simply requires drilling a small pilot hole (6mm) and driving an 8mm Grade 316 stainless steel helical pin through the plaster and into the back-up material (brick or concrete), ultimately re-pinning the separated, unstable and potentially dangerous loose plaster.
   
   Please refer to the link for further explanation: –
   https://structuralrepairs.com.my/commercial-shopping-mall-facade-repairs-in-kl/
   https://structuralrepairs.com.my/facade-restoration-and-repairs/
   
3. PURE POLYUREA WATERPROOFING SYSTEM
   
   Extremely versatile, long-lasting and durable waterproofing coating. Spray applied, seamless, fast set and rapid curing coating system with distinctive advantages over other traditional waterproofing system in term of elongation, tensile strength, tear strength, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance.
   
   Can be applied on all new and existing RC flat roof, metal roof, potable water tank, Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tank, waste water tank, reservoir, tunnel, swimming pool, podium decks, car parking decks, expansion joint etc.
   
   Please refer to the link for further explanation: –
   https://structuralrepairs.com.my/polyurea-technology-for-your-world/
   
4. PVC MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM
   
   PVC waterproofing membrane (PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride) is a single-ply sheet requiring only one layer of the membrane. PVC membranes provide wide-ranging of advantages for any residential, industrial, and commercial industrial buildings. Most importantly, it prolongs the lifespan of the building with low maintenance and repair cost.
   
   Please refer to the link for further explanation: –
   https://structuralrepairs.com.my/reasons-why-we-choose-pvc-waterproofing- membrane-to-waterproof-rc-flat-roof-rather-than-the-traditional-membrane-system/
   
5. INFRARED DERMOGRAPHIC SCANNING
   
   Infrared camera can be used to identify location that cannot be seen using naked eye. It is used to detect hidden leaks in the building, such as moisture in an inner wall.
   
   Infrared camera can provide the accurate or precise location of the damaged pipe and save the need to hack off the walls and floors which incur more cost to repair.
   
6. HERITAGE BUILDING CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY
   
   Conservation of historically significant architectural masterpieces or building through environmental-friendly techniques with in depth understanding of materials, properties and limitations, is very important in preserving its physical authenticity that represents the historical evident.
   
   Please refer to the link for further explanation: –
   https://structuralrepairs.com.my/restoration-of-88-units-of-traditional-malay-timber- houses-at-morten-village-melaka/
   
7. DRONE FOR AERIAL SURVEY
   
   Drone surveys are a safer, faster, and cost-effective way to survey at a height especially the survey is to be done in the preliminary stage.
   
   A drone survey can be done efficiently with the proper-trained pilot. In Structural Repairs (M) Sdn Bhd, we have obtained the certificate of Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot Training from DJI Academy.
   
   Please refer to the link for further explanation: –
   https://structuralrepairs.com.my/category/drone-for-facade-and-roof-inspection/
   
8. GROUND PENETRATION RADAR (GPR)
   
   Ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems assist to identify and observe the interior features of concrete structures. It can prevent unwanted strikes and reduce cost and risk especially in drilling, cutting and coring operations.
   
   GPR is a technology that transmits and receives high frequency electromagnetic waves to picture the subsurface of materials.
   

We frequently see areas where repairs have been attempted when we are called to provide a quote for a job (we’re talking hastily patched concrete, a coat of paint, a new flashing, and so forth), but we learn from the strata manager or owners that the problem has persisted and they are unsure of what to do. To our trained eyes and over time, we’ve realized the causes are frequently straightforward; while different trades may be skilled enough to complete a nice surface job, they either lack the knowledge to diagnose the problem or opt to take the easiest route and complete the problem quickly.

In light of this, we decided to take the chance to go into more detail about the differences between the work we do and that of general builders and handymen, as well as the situations in which each may be best suited to provide you with the full benefit of their expertise. After all, we know you won’t always need us. In the end, we want to assist you in understanding what to look for, how much you are spending over time on anything, and whether the size and expertise required would be acceptable for a handyman, builder, or a building repairs specialist.

If we had to summarize it: –

• A handyman may typically aid with little repairs and regular maintenance. Their skill set includes tasks like hanging and painting a new door, fixing a cracked tile, cleaning out gutters and pipes to prevent overflow, and fixing broken items.
• You might need a builder (general contractor) for larger projects where numerous different specialty trades may be necessary. Similar to this, hiring a builder may be necessary if you are creating something new. In comparison to a handyman, we’re talking about things like extensions, moving a doorway and re-hanging/painting doors, removing the entire bathroom tile from an apartment and remodeling, or planning the installation of new electricals.
• When structural repair is involved, a structural repair specialist is required. As remediation experts, some of the work we do includes figuring out why a door might no longer be plumb and fixing it, figuring out why water is seeping into an interior space even though the gutters all appear to be in good shape, repairing cracked concrete that keeps reappearing no matter how many times it is patched, or replacing defective waterproofing.

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 expertise when it comes to choosing a quality, specialty contractor for your facility. While some contractors exclusively focus on one industry, such as roofing, others have a wide range of specialties, including: –
There are 3 types of methods to repair concrete spalling, including: –

1. Formwork Grouting Method.
2. Patch Repair Method.
3. If the integrity of the structure is threatened, structural strengthening has to be considered.

The steps are rationalized as follow: –

1. Remove all the cancerous concrete.
2. Follow the engineer’s provided scope of work.
3. Ensure the integrity of the exposed reinforcement.
4. Prepare and treat the existing concrete and steel reinforcement, and replace any steel that is too badly corroded or rusted.
5. Put in place strategies to prevent the recurrence of the issue.
   • Examples include the installation of drains, new slabs, or stronger flashings.
   • To stop water ingress, apply waterproofing membranes or coatings.
   • The use of appropriate and authorized concrete restoration products.
   • Permit adequate time for the repairs to cure.
6. Keep an organized record of all work done so that the engineer may access it.
7. Make-good: Restoring the structure to its original (or better than original) condition.
   • The facade could be improved with new textures, paints, or protective coatings; or
   • Potentially restoring the facade to its prior condition.
8. Document the precise location and information about the restored areas.
9. Industrial flooring
10. Concrete
11. Heritage buildings
12. And more

Efficiency is an advantage of choosing a contractor with reputable expertise across several industries. You may use a single contractor to complete the project from floor to roof since they are familiar with you, your company, and your requirements.