Pool Spa and Podium Refurbishment

Pool Spa and Podium Refurbishment

SWConsult were engaged to provide a technical specification for Podium and Pool Waterproofing which included extensive refurbishment of the surrounding areas of both the internal and the external pool and spa areas. Pre-existing construction (1980 finishes) Demolition...
Alkaline Attack

Alkaline Attack

This project saw SWConsult undertake remedial work on a 7 storey residential housing unit complex in the Brisbane region. Specific units within the complex were suffering from calcite build-up which was inhibiting drainage throughout the units, in some cases resulting...
Walking Slabs Cause Parapet Failure

Walking Slabs Cause Parapet Failure

Swinging stage installed to enable access to repair perimeter roof slab Shear spalling to roof slab due to wearing slab topping movement Structural propping installed to support parapets.   We were engaged to advise on concrete spalling and waterproof failure to...
Poor Design of Expansion Joints

Poor Design of Expansion Joints

    Here at SWConsult we frequently consult on structures suffering from leaks and cracks. This is often caused by poor Expansion Joints. Builders should understand that Expansion Joints effectively isolate different parts of the structure and the Expansion...