It goes beyond treating visible damage to uncover the underlying causes, whether in design, materials, workmanship, or environmental conditions.
From cracks and water ingress to reinforcement corrosion or slab settlement, forensic investigations provide the insights needed to determine not just what has gone wrong, but why. This clarity forms the foundation for effective repair, strengthening, and risk management strategies.
Why It Matters
Without forensic investigation, repairs often address only surface symptoms. The true cause remains unresolved, leading to recurring failures, higher costs, and potential safety concerns. However, with clear imaging, it gives greater confidence in planning upgrades, refurbishments, and long-term maintenance for owners, consultants, and contractors.
Construction forensics ensures:
- Root Cause Analysis to identify whether issues stem from design, construction, or site conditions.
- Data for Decision-Making as reliable evidence to guide repair and strengthening strategies
- Risk Mitigation to prevent repeated failures and extending the service life of structures
How Xradar™ Enhances Construction Forensics
Traditional investigations relied heavily on destructive methods like coring or hacking to reveal conditions within a structure. These methods are invasive, slow, and can even cause additional damage.
With our enhanced concrete scanning technology, forensic investigations can now be carried out non-destructively. We deliver high-resolution subsurface data, mapping reinforcement and utility layouts, detecting voids, cracks, and corrosion, and confirming slab or wall thickness.
This approach combines precision with efficiency, giving engineers and decision-makers the clarity they need while preserving safety and minimising disruption to active sites.
