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Testimonials About Damages in Construction Resulting in Need for Rework - Cases in Sweden - Part 2
KTH, School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Buildings.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7073-2600
Swedish Trade Org HVAC Co, VVS Foretagen, Stockholm, Sweden.
Punkthojden AB, Funaesdalen, Sweden.
Nykvarnsbostader, Nykvarn, Sweden.
2025 (English)In: Nordic Concrete Research, ISSN 0800-6377, Vol. 72, no 1, p. 15-28Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

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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Walter de Gruyter GmbH , 2025. Vol. 72, no 1, p. 15-28
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construction, damage, concrete, facades, construction details, ventilation and heating, freezing, rework, testimonials
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Building Technologies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-370992DOI: 10.2478/ncr-2025-0003ISI: 001522223100003OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-370992DiVA, id: diva2:2003349
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Available from: 2025-10-03 Created: 2025-10-03 Last updated: 2025-10-03Bibliographically approved

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