HEALTH AUDIT/ STRUCTURAL CONDITION ANALYSIS
This is essential for old - buildings, Work sheds, Ware houses, Cold storages, stadiums, Institutions, Hospitals, Monuments, Heritage Articles or Temples / Churches / Masjid / Gurduwara. The basic requirement is to know the present Condition either to rectification / restoration / remodeling etc As a building grows old, ageing, use (or misuse) and exposure to the environment can affect the health of the building significantly. Therefore, it is advisable to monitor it periodically by taking a professional opinion. Health Audit is a preliminary technical survey of a building to assess its general health as a civil engineering structure. It is usually initiated as the first step for repair. This is similar to the periodic health checkup recommended for older people.
PROJECT AUDIT / COST & QUALITY ANALYSIS
For any institution / organization - new or extensions / expansions - all the activities demand proper analysis for quality, cost, time schedule to save over run & over budgeting at the end. The justification of INVESTMENTS on any area (Interior / Exterior / Instrumentation) is also linked to the Project Audit. Project Audit involves checking of Implementation with approved plan & BOQ and tender terms given to Vendor . By proper audit, the Management saves cost from 9% to 17%.
WE HAVE BEEN RETAINED BY GOVT OF INDIA, STATE GOVT. AS WELL AS PRIVATE INSTITUTION AND ORGANISATION RENDERING HEALTH AUDIT AND PROJECT AUDIT:
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When to do Structural Health and Project Audit ???
Structural Health Audit is mandatory (necessary and binding) requirement. It stipulates that if the age of a building is 15 to 30 years, Structural Audit must be carried out once in 5 years and for buildings older than 30 years it should be carried out once in 3 years. You may, however, go for it even earlier if you suspect the condition of your building to be bad / sign of distress shows up / continual maintainance works do not help to building to be in shape Project Audit is generally carried out by organisations when projects are handled in TURNKEY with single contractor with Design and Build concept to check demand with proper analysis for quality, cost, time schedule to save over run & over budgeting at the end.
How is it carried out ???
Structural Health Audit is commissioned by appointing a Consulting Architect and Engineer registered with the Municipal Corporation (KMC, BMC, HMC, NKDA, HIDCO). The Consultant carries out as a visual survey of the building covering its faces, stilts, staircase, terrace, flats, shops and ancillary structures such as pump room, compound wall, etc. Repair history of the building and specific observations/ experiences of the members are also noted. Critical observations, probable causes of distress, remarks on structural health and recommendations for further action are given in the Preliminary Audit Report.' Detailed investigation of the building are done based on the findings in prelim report. This will include several Building Strength Tests, Concrete Condition Analysis, Status and Deficiencies, etc.
Why D SUBHAS AND ASSOCIATES ???
With several years of experience and expertise in the field of HEALTH and STRUCTURAL assessment, we have evolved a unique methodology for carrying out audit.
WE HAVE BEEN RETAINED BY GOVT OF INDIA, STATE GOVT. AS WELL AS PRIVATE INSTITUTION AND ORGANISATION RENDERING HEALTH AUDIT AND PROJECT AUDIT.
We are empanelled with 30+ Govt Organisation as Architect & Engineering Consultants and even worked on Restoration of Old Structures ( including historical ).
Why Structural HEALTH Audit / Status Report ???
Exact details of distress at columns/beams/slabs (cover or core) 25%-50%-75% shown in colors. Useful for loan application to bank, useful for insurance claim. Additional proof of sound structure before purchase or sale flat Members can understand the exact status/condition of their individual flat Easier to convince, to get co-operation and fund from members To produce if required by registrar or KMC or ant other Govt. Dept Helps contractors to understand the exact nature of distress before touching the structure for repairs, so chances of increasing the work/cost is minimum. Even members can visualize the extent of repairs during work and can experience The condition of water distribution and water protection system also forms part of structural status report. Cost effective solutions and specification will give full justice to your contributed amount.(every single rupee of yours should be put to good use) It has remedial measures Estimated repair cost priorities are taken care On the strength of authentic reports even after some years if problem arises you can contact consultants or contractor for rectifications.
Consultants involvement in repairs (proper planning-systematic/methodical repairs) improves the work –effectiveness by 95%.
By proper Project Audit the Management can save 10 to 15% on Project Investment and 40 to 60% of over billing by the Vendor. Effectively the Management can earn about Rs 100/- against an investment of Rs 1000/-by paying only Rs 10/-for the Audit team.