Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework – Cases in Sweden - Part 2

This is a study about damage resulting in rework in residential construction in Sweden. They are assorted under 13 headings that mention physical facts without taking a position on cause of the problem. This second part of the report presents information considering water freezing in the building en...

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Main Authors: Björk Folke, Kling Rolf, Wipp Peter, Viktorsson Ulf
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Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2025-06-01
Series:Nordic Concrete Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/ncr-2025-0003
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description This is a study about damage resulting in rework in residential construction in Sweden. They are assorted under 13 headings that mention physical facts without taking a position on cause of the problem. This second part of the report presents information considering water freezing in the building envelope, water in the facades, stained facades, construction parts that not fulfil the system performance anticipated and also real disasters. Preparation before casting concrete takes care because any need for demolishment consumes considerable resources. In general, to avoid damage it is good to; have up to date knowledge about problems that emerge; have a leadership that favours commitment to a well-built product; and to follow up the details that are critical, like those that could result in leakage of water. We also think it is good to be open about things that go wrong. In case skill is missing, education would contribute to a better outcome and less need for rework. In case violation to any instruction or principle is the reason, it should be very clear who is responsible, and important to place responsibility with the person who can influence the outcome.
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spelling doaj-art-a6959444599f49a7a2ccdc52fb052dee2025-08-20T02:44:33ZengSciendoNordic Concrete Research2545-28192025-06-01721152810.2478/ncr-2025-0003Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework – Cases in Sweden - Part 2Björk Folke0Kling Rolf1Wipp Peter2Viktorsson Ulf31Professor in Building technology, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, KTH – Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden2Swedish trade organization for HVAC-companies, (VVS-företagen) (formerly, now retired).3Punkthöjden AB, Sweden.4Nykvarnsbostäder, Nykvarn, SwedenThis is a study about damage resulting in rework in residential construction in Sweden. They are assorted under 13 headings that mention physical facts without taking a position on cause of the problem. This second part of the report presents information considering water freezing in the building envelope, water in the facades, stained facades, construction parts that not fulfil the system performance anticipated and also real disasters. Preparation before casting concrete takes care because any need for demolishment consumes considerable resources. In general, to avoid damage it is good to; have up to date knowledge about problems that emerge; have a leadership that favours commitment to a well-built product; and to follow up the details that are critical, like those that could result in leakage of water. We also think it is good to be open about things that go wrong. In case skill is missing, education would contribute to a better outcome and less need for rework. In case violation to any instruction or principle is the reason, it should be very clear who is responsible, and important to place responsibility with the person who can influence the outcome.https://doi.org/10.2478/ncr-2025-0003constructiondamageconcretefacadesconstruction detailsventilation and heatingfreezingreworktestimonials
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Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework – Cases in Sweden - Part 2
Nordic Concrete Research
construction
damage
concrete
facades
construction details
ventilation and heating
freezing
rework
testimonials
title Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework – Cases in Sweden - Part 2
title_full Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework – Cases in Sweden - Part 2
title_fullStr Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework – Cases in Sweden - Part 2
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title_short Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework – Cases in Sweden - Part 2
title_sort testimonials about damages in construction resulting in need for rework cases in sweden part 2
topic construction
damage
concrete
facades
construction details
ventilation and heating
freezing
rework
testimonials
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