Building Maintenance Inspection Manual

Condition Assessment, Defect Diagnosis and Maintenance Prioritisation

von Elliot A Harris

572 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Move beyond finding defects. Establish what the evidence actually supports.Finding defects is only the beginning. The professional challenge is determining what they mean, how serious they are, what may be causing them, and which require attention first.Building Maintenance Inspection Manual, Volume 2 provides a structured framework for condition assessment, defect identification and diagnosis, classification, and inspection-based prioritisation.The central question is: What has been observed, what does the evidence support, what is the significance, and what response is justified?FROM OBSERVATION TO DEFENSIBLE PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENTThis volume provides practical guidance on: - Condition assessment: Evaluate building elements and systems using consistent criteria- Evidence and ratings: Relate judgements to evidence quality and inspection limitations- Defect identification: Recognise, describe, locate, and record defects accurately- Defect diagnosis: Progress from visible symptoms to evidence-supported causes- Classification: Structure findings for consistent recording and comparison- Severity and significance: Determine how serious a defect is and why it matters- Prioritisation: Identify findings requiring action, investigation, monitoring, or planned intervention- Professional escalation: Recognise when specialist assessment is required- Condition information: Create traceable records for future maintenance and asset decisionsNOT EVERY VISIBLE DEFECT IS A DIAGNOSISA crack is an observation. Its cause requires evidence.A stain may indicate moisture, but it does not establish its source.A dramatic defect may have limited significance, while a small defect in a critical location may require prompt attention.The book keeps observation, diagnosis, condition, severity, significance, and priority distinct until the evidence supports the judgement.The objective is not false precision, but reliable evidence, consistent assessment, and defensible professional judgement.WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR- Building surveyors and inspectors- Facility, maintenance, asset, and property managers- Engineers and construction professionals- Maintenance consultants and contractors- Property owners and institutional asset managers- Professionals and students involved in building inspection and maintenance managementPart of the Building Maintenance and Facilities Management Professional Series by Elliot A. Harris, this volume transforms physical observations into reliable, decision-ready condition information.The value of an inspection is not the number of defects recorded, but the quality of the evidence, the judgement applied, and the decisions it supports.

• ISBN: 9798175195478
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp