One of the most confusing building defects for owners and engineers alike is leakage that appears during certain seasons and then completely disappears. A damp patch visible during the monsoon may ...

Chris Woods, account manager at IRT Surveys, part of the Mears Group, explains how thermal imaging is increasingly being ...

Mold fragments and spores (the microscopic reproductive units of molds) are fungi that are present everywhere on earth, in air and dust, both indoors and outdoors. No one knows how many species of ...

Many buildings appear flawless at handover. Finishes are clean, services appear functional, and all approvals are in place. Yet, once occupants move in and daily use begins, defects start to ...

If scented candles aren't doing the trick on an unpleasant aroma, find out what damp smells like in case you have a bigger ...