Overview
- Subject
- Construction Management
- Duration
- 5 days
- Format
- Classroom
- Language
- English / Arabic
- Next session
- 11 - 15 Oct, 2026
- Fees
- USD 2,600Per participant
Why Attend
Every safe and well-maintained building relies on a clear, accurate picture of its true condition, and that picture only comes from systematic Structural Assessment. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in evaluating building condition and structural integrity, connecting field observations directly to sound engineering decisions on maintenance, repair, and asset planning.
Participants will strengthen their understanding of how to plan and conduct building inspections that capture reliable, decision-ready information, and will build practical competency in carrying out structured condition surveys across different building types and ages. The course places strong emphasis on integrating assessment findings into wider asset management processes, and develops sound skills in identifying and interpreting signs of deterioration to support timely, cost-effective intervention.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Apply core principles of Structural Assessment to buildings of varying age and condition
- Plan and conduct systematic building inspections
- Carry out structured condition surveys and document findings accurately
- Interpret assessment data to evaluate structural integrity
- Identify and classify signs of deterioration and their underlying causes
- Integrate assessment outcomes into asset management decision-making
- Apply relevant codes and standards to structural assessment practice
Target Group
- Civil and structural engineers involved in building assessment and evaluation
- Facility and asset management professionals responsible for building portfolios
- Maintenance engineers and building surveyors
- Inspection and condition assessment specialists
- Engineers advancing their expertise in structural assessment and asset management
Course Outline
Foundations of Structural Assessment
- The role of Structural Assessment in building safety and performance
- Key principles guiding condition evaluation
- Linking assessment outcomes to maintenance and repair decisions
Building Inspections
- Planning and scoping building inspections
- Field techniques and tools for reliable inspections
- Documenting and reporting inspection findings
Condition Surveys
- Structuring and conducting condition surveys
- Rating systems for building and element condition
- Using condition surveys to prioritize intervention
Deterioration Mechanisms
- Common causes and patterns of deterioration in buildings
- Recognizing early indicators of structural distress
- Linking deterioration findings to risk and urgency
Structural Integrity Evaluation
- Assessing structural integrity from inspection and survey data
- Evaluating the impact of deterioration on structural performance
- Supporting decisions on repair, strengthening, or replacement
Asset Management Integration
- Feeding assessment results into asset management systems
- Planning maintenance and capital works based on condition data
- Long-term monitoring strategies for building portfolios
Practical Application
- Case studies in Structural Assessment and condition evaluation
- Common assessment challenges and practical solutions
- Lessons learned from real building assessment projects
Schedule & Fees
2026 Schedule & Fees
- 11 - 15 Oct, 2026
- English
- 11 - 15 Oct, 2026
- Arabic
- 15 - 19 Nov, 2026
- English
- 15 - 19 Nov, 2026
- Arabic
2027 Schedule & Fees
- 10 - 14 Jan, 2027
- English
- 10 - 14 Jan, 2027
- Arabic
- 14 - 18 Feb, 2027
- English
- 14 - 18 Feb, 2027
- Arabic
- 11 - 15 Apr, 2027
- English
- 11 - 15 Apr, 2027
- Arabic
- 16 - 20 May, 2027
- English
- 16 - 20 May, 2027
- Arabic
- 11 - 15 Jul, 2027
- English
- 11 - 15 Jul, 2027
- Arabic
- 15 - 19 Aug, 2027
- English
- 15 - 19 Aug, 2027
- Arabic
- 10 - 14 Oct, 2027
- English
- 10 - 14 Oct, 2027
- Arabic
- 14 - 18 Nov, 2027
- English
- 14 - 18 Nov, 2027
- Arabic