Engineering, Construction & Building Materials · Engineering & Technical Advisory
Structural Audit & Building Health Check
Find out how sound your buildings really are, and what it will take to keep them that way
Discuss this serviceWhat it is
Structural Audit & Building Health Check
A structural audit is an independent, evidence-based assessment of a building's load-bearing systems: foundations, columns, beams, slabs, shear walls, and connections. We combine visual inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), and structural re-analysis to establish current condition, identify the elements most at risk, and set out a prioritised repair and retrofitting plan.
- Typical duration
- 2 to 6 weeks depending on built-up area and testing scope
The business problem
Why clients need this
Concrete and steel structures deteriorate gradually and often out of sight. By the time spalling, carbonation, or settlement cracks are visible, repairs are usually larger and more expensive than they needed to be.
- 01
Building condition and inspection requirements vary by jurisdiction, so owners need a current, well-documented view of structural risk.
- 02
Buyers, REITs, lenders, and insurers ask for a baseline condition report before they finance or underwrite an asset.
- 03
Without test data, repair budgets tend to follow visible symptoms rather than structural priority.
Our approach
How we deliver it
- 1
Document & Structural Review
We review as-built drawings, repair records, and design calculations against the building, structural, seismic, and wind codes adopted by the applicable jurisdiction.
- 2
Visual & Drone-Assisted Inspection
Structural engineers map defects systematically, using drone photography and thermal imaging for façades and high-reach areas.
- 3
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Ultrasonic pulse velocity, rebound hammer, carbonation depth, half-cell potential, and core tests, performed using applicable test methods and documented procedures.
- 4
Capacity Assessment & Retrofit Design
Capacity checks, remaining service life estimates, and repair and strengthening specifications with an itemised Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
Data & AI
How technology strengthens this service
Each defect is logged in a structured digital register with location, photographs, and test results, not just a PDF. Image-based crack classification lets the register be compared across future audit cycles, so you can see what is changing and how fast.
How we use AI across our workTypical deliverables
What you receive
- Structural Audit Report with findings reviewed by an appropriately qualified engineer
- Digital Defect Register with drawing-referenced locations
- NDT and material test results with engineering interpretation
- Prioritised repair & strengthening BOQ with cost estimates
- Condition rating and remaining service life assessment by element
Outcomes
What changes for you
- A defensible condition report for owner, lender, and insurer review
- Repair budgets directed at the elements that carry the most structural risk
- A documented baseline that makes future monitoring and audits faster
Who it is for
- Industrial plant owners
- Commercial developers & REITs
- Housing societies & facility managers
- Lenders & insurers
FAQs
Common questions
How often should commercial and industrial buildings be audited?+
As a general guide, buildings older than 15 years, or those exposed to heavy dynamic loads or coastal conditions, should be audited every 3 to 5 years. Local bye-laws may set a shorter interval.
Will testing interrupt building operations?+
Usually not. Most NDT methods are non-invasive and can be scheduled around normal working hours. Core sampling is limited and planned with your facilities team in advance.
Are the audit reports valid for regulatory submissions?+
Yes. Reports are signed by a registered structural engineer and prepared in the format required by the relevant municipal authority.
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