Technical Institute of Materials and Constructions.
Construction Pathology
Construction Pathology is a critical area that addresses the problems and deteriorations that can arise in structures over time. INTEMAC, through this service, offers a detailed evaluation of the causes that cause pathologies in buildings and civil works, using advanced technologies for diagnosis.
The objective is to accurately identify structural anomalies, defective materials or errors in construction, in order to provide effective solutions that ensure the integrity and safety of infrastructures.
Studies for the identification of pathologies and damage diagnostic tests.
The repair and reinforcement of structures are actions that require a high degree of specialization, since many of the techniques, materials, commissioning procedures, etc. differ from those usual for new constructions.
INTEMAC has technicians with a high degree of specialization in this type of intervention, both in building and civil works. There are many works in which INTEMAC has collaborated in the definition and execution of repairs of damage to structures, and structural reinforcements.
INTEMAC’s collaboration goes from the preliminary study to define precisely which elements require intervention and of what type, to the definition of said intervention for its development in the corresponding project. It can even collaborate with the drafting of the Project, in cases of rehabilitation in civil works, and in collaboration with external architects also in building.
The Laboratory that INTEMAC has is a valuable help, especially in the monitoring and control of the intervention
Eduardo Díaz-Pavón Structural and Civil Engineer , MSc , PhD
Analysis of the extent and transcendence of pathologies.
The repair and reinforcement of structures are actions that require a high degree of specialization, since many of the techniques, materials, commissioning procedures, etc. differ from those usual for new constructions.
INTEMAC has technicians with a high degree of specialization in this type of intervention, both in building and civil works. There are many works in which INTEMAC has collaborated in the definition and execution of repairs of damage to structures, and structural reinforcements.
INTEMAC’s collaboration goes from the preliminary study to define precisely which elements require intervention and of what type, to the definition of said intervention for its development in the corresponding project. It can even collaborate with the drafting of the Project, in cases of rehabilitation in civil works, and in collaboration with external architects also in building.
The Laboratory that INTEMAC has is a valuable help, especially in the monitoring and control of the intervention
Eduardo Díaz-Pavón Structural and Civil Engineer , MSc , PhD
Expert reports.
The independence of INTEMAC, the specialization of its personnel and the means available to its laboratories allows it to successfully address any expert report in construction matters: damage due to anomalous behavior of the structure, foundation problems, anomalies in architectural units such as enclosures, waterproofing, coatings, carpentry, curtain walls, etc.; and anomalies in facilities.
Thus, INTEMAC is in the best conditions to issue technical judgments on any construction litigation, preparing expert reports or opinions that include:
- The diagnosis of the causes of the anomalies, their significance and their possible evolution
- The definition of the measures to be adopted
- An economic assessment, if necessary, of the measures to be adopted
INTEMAC has a specific Rehabilitation service, which could provide technical assistance in the drafting of the Repair, Underpinning or Reinforcement Project.
Raúl Rodríguez Structural and Civil Engineer
Condition assessment studies for changes of use, extensions or adaptations.
The study that the current state of a structure or a property presents.
Eduardo Díaz-Pavón - Structural and Civil Engineer , MSc , PhD
Inspection of buildings close to works to be carried out.
In many cases, the works are carried out in an urban environment. Sometimes the works affect adjacent buildings, and in any case there are frequent claims by the owners of buildings close to the works, alleging the appearance of damage as a result of them.
INTEMAC offers an inspection service for buildings close to construction sites, with the following objectives:
- Check if there is damage to the buildings, and determine their basic construction characteristics.
- To analyse whether the construction procedure is suitable for the state of the buildings deduced from the inspection.
- Carry out an inventory of the injuries they present, in order to be able to discern during the course of the works and even once they have been completed, if damage has appeared in the buildings and if they may have any kind of relationship with the works.
- Advise the auscultation team on the most appropriate points to monitor the behaviour of the buildings and their surroundings, depending on their construction typologies, the damage they may present, and the nature of the works to be carried out.
- In cases where the work eventually affects a nearby building, to be able to determine which damages are new and which are old.
INTEMAC has extensive experience in works of this type, both in more or less conventional buildings and in unique and historic buildings.
Gonzalo Jiménez - Civil and Structural Engineer, MSc
Due Diligence
INTEMAC can provide valuable technical assistance in carrying out a Due Diligence in a building, to know:
- The current state of the building.
- The degree of compliance with current regulations.
- The adequacy of the maintenance carried out to date.
- The investments to be made to correct the deficiencies it presents or, where appropriate, to adapt it to a new use.
- The prioritization of the investments to be made and the possibility of scheduling them over time.
- Future maintenance needs.
In addition to the technical information deduced from the study, the economic valuation of the actions to be carried out would be added.
All this information is a valuable aid when making decisions about the building