Preparation of dilapidation report / Maryam Najibah Mua’anaff

Dilapidation survey is an inspection of the existing structural condition for the structures and also its surrounding before the commencement of a construction, development or repairs. This surveying will be performed when the existing building have a lot of defect that need to be repaired or changed where it has to be done for every building that exist in this world as a treatment to maintain the building’s condition and to protect the residents. This survey can be done either for new building or used building. The scope of work for this survey is inspecting the building’s defect and combine it together in one report before handed it to the client for further action.The objectives of this report is to identify the process of data collection before producing a dilapidation report. Data collection will be the first stage on producing a report as all the information then will be used as a references. Secondly, to demonstrate the procedure of preparing a dilapidation report. In this part, every report must have its own way according to the company’s procedure. Therefore, the procedure of preparation is included as one of the objectives that need to be full filled. Lastly, to determine the common mistakes while preparing a dilapidation report. Common mistakes are mostly due to the incorrect formatting as well as incorrect data collection.To summarize this study, producing a report takes a lot of process as it will include many data of defects and also the suitable remedy for each defects. Its need a lot of research to produce a right information for the contractor as well as the client. This study helps a lot on learning how to handle a dilapidation survey and producing a report. In addition, through out the whole process on surveying, there is a lot of defects that can be found and known. It was such a good knowledge that I have been learned.