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AI Generated Image Overview: A Nationwide Construction Failure Between the late 1980s and early 2000s, New Zealand experienced one of the most damaging building crises in its history. Referred to as the Leaky Homes Crisis, the issue affected tens of thousands of timber-framed homes and apartment buildings, many of which suffered extensive moisture damage, mold growth, and structural decay. The estimated cost of remediation has surpassed NZ$47 billion (New Zealand Herald). A b

AI Generated Image In the United Kingdom, roof leaks are more than just an occasional nuisance—they're a chronic issue deeply tied to the...

Ai Generated Image Australia is facing a growing and deeply troubling issue in its built environment: widespread water infiltration and waterproofing failures in residential buildings — a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “Leaky Building Syndrome.” This crisis is not only causing billions in damages but also eroding public confidence in the construction industry. What Is the Leaky Building Syndrome? Leaky Building Syndrome occurs when the external envelope of a building

Overview Moisture damage is quietly draining billions from Sweden’s building industry every year. According to government estimates, the...

Roof leaks are the silent enemy of any building. They start small, often unnoticed, but can lead to devastating and expensive...

Are you passionate about building science and sustainable architecture? Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to expand your...

When it comes to protecting your commercial building, roof leaks can be one of the most damaging issues. Whether you manage industrial...

When it comes to protecting your building, roof leaks can be one of the most damaging issues. Whether you manage commercial, industrial,...

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'Tis the season for new beginnings! As we head into the new year, we wanted to look back at how SMT has evolved and grown in the past...

From October 31st to November 12th 2021, over 100 leaders from across the world met in Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th annual conference...

Written by Jimit Modi Edited by Joe Dakin Editor’s note: SMT is a multi-disciplinary company, and we are fortunate to have team members...

Written by Johnson Hu Edited by Joe Dakin The summer after I graduated from my bachelor’s degree turned out to be one of the most...

Pictured: SMT Mass Timber Displacement Monitoring using Stringpot Sensors Every month SMT publishes a newsletter we call Cloudburst,...

Leaky Condo Crisis Overview If you know someone who has lived in a Vancouver condo, chances are they were affected by the Leaky Condo Crisis. Beginning in the 1980s, Vancouver’s Leaky Condo Crisis caused damage to apartment buildings over 3 decades, with many still in need of repair today. At the height of these repairs in 2008, it was estimated that there were a total of 72,193 leaky strata units - accounting for nearly 50% of all the condominiums built in BC since 1985. The

SMT will be proudly exhibiting at the ABAA 2018 Conference & Trade Show, which is going to take place next week May 8 - 9 in Salt Lake...

NHICE-01, the 1st International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering, will take place at the University of Victoria,...

SMT consistently works behind the scenes of various projects to ensure building integrity is up to standards through the use of...

CCBST 2017 will be taking place this week from November 6-8. This conference hones in on Building Science and Technology, and it also...

Alistair Kuegler, SMT's Senior Consultant - Instrumentation & Field Engineering, recently presented at the CSI Grand Rapids Monthly...