{"id":6467,"date":"2026-08-31T15:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T19:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/building-inspection\/fondations-beton-et-elements-structuraux\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T12:04:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:04:19","slug":"foundations-concrete-structural-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/foundations-concrete-structural-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundations, Concrete &#038; Structural Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload fusion-animated\" 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aria-label=\"green-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/green-100-icon-t.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1954\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environment-environmental-site-assessment\/\">Environment<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Environmental site characterization experts. Phase I &amp; II assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/brown-100-icon-t-e1714667362184.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1955\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\">Geotechnical<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Engineering studies and materials quality control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion-flex-column\" 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yellow-100-icon-t.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1956\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environmental-laboratory\/\">Laboratory<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">We carry out a multitude of tests on granular materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"gris-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gris-100-icon-t-1.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4810\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\">Building<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Building inspection and technical assessment, evaluation, and monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-large-visibility lazyload\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-top-medium:80px;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:80px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/avada.website\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/177\/2023\/04\/info-bg.svg\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"green-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/green-100-icon-t.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1954\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environment-environmental-site-assessment\/\">Environment<\/a><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Environmental site characterization experts. Phase I &amp; II assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"brown-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/brown-100-icon-t-e1714667362184.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1955\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/geotechnical-consulting\/\">Geotechnical<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Engineering studies and materials quality control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environmental-laboratory\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"yellow-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yellow-100-icon-t.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-1956\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:5px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/environmental-laboratory\/\">Laboratory<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">We carry out a multitude of tests on granular materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);--awb-filter:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(50%);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"flipinx\" data-animationDuration=\"3.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"gris-100-icon-t\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"88\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2096%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2796%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/gris-100-icon-t-1.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4810\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" 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fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/building-inspection\/\">Building<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p class=\"p1\">Building inspection and technical assessment, evaluation, and monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:64;line-height:1;\"><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Foundations, Concrete &amp; Structural Conditions<\/p><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.3;\"><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Groupe SCP\u2019s Building division carries out concrete assessments, inspection, diagnosis and repair recommendations.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:13px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\">Groupe SCP brings its building expertise to the assessment of foundations, structural elements and concrete components in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential buildings.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-liftup-border-radius:5px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"awb-image-frame awb-image-frame-10 imageframe-liftup imageframe-10\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\"  src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/foundation.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/foundation.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6461\" 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srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/posts-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/posts-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/posts-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/posts-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/posts.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Foundation, Concrete and Structural Element Inspection | Assessment and Diagnosis<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"350\">Groupe SCP provides specialized\u00a0<strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"232\">foundation, concrete and structural element inspection services<\/strong>\u00a0to assess their condition, identify signs of deterioration and better understand the source of observed deficiencies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"370\">Foundation cracks.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"395\">Concrete deterioration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"416\">Water infiltration.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"436\">Visible corrosion.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"458\">Element deformation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"483\">Settlement or movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"588\">These conditions can have multiple causes and should not be evaluated based solely on their appearance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"804\">A professional inspection helps document the condition of building components, identify areas requiring particular attention and guide owners, managers and other stakeholders toward appropriate corrective measures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"sampling\" class=\"fusion-container-anchor\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Preventive Inspection of Structural Components<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p data-start=\"10196\" data-end=\"10302\">It is not always necessary to wait until a significant problem appears before having a building inspected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10304\" data-end=\"10501\">For owners and managers of commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential buildings, a preventive approach can help identify signs of deterioration before they become more significant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10503\" data-end=\"10534\">This approach also facilitates:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10536\" data-end=\"10714\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cnnd1w\" data-start=\"10536\" data-end=\"10551\">Work planning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lb9osj\" data-start=\"10552\" data-end=\"10577\">Establishing priorities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13sbq38\" data-start=\"10578\" data-end=\"10598\">Budget preparation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17we9j8\" data-start=\"10599\" data-end=\"10630\">Monitoring known deficiencies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15dbwfn\" data-start=\"10631\" data-end=\"10682\">Maintaining a history of the building&#8217;s condition<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13tw0t9\" data-start=\"10683\" data-end=\"10714\">Long-term investment planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10716\" data-end=\"10831\">Building maintenance can therefore become a structured process rather than a succession of emergency interventions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Groupe SCP | Foundation, Concrete and Structural Expertise<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><div>\n<p data-start=\"10909\" data-end=\"11058\"><strong data-start=\"10909\" data-end=\"10923\">Groupe SCP<\/strong>\u00a0assists property owners, managers and building professionals with the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"10994\" data-end=\"11057\">inspection of foundations, concrete and structural elements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11060\" data-end=\"11122\">Our approach begins with understanding the observed condition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"11124\" data-end=\"11132\">Inspect.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11134\" data-end=\"11143\">Document.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11145\" data-end=\"11153\">Analyze.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11155\" data-end=\"11177\">Identify deficiencies.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11179\" data-end=\"11205\">Assess their significance.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11207\" data-end=\"11232\">Recommend the next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"11234\" data-end=\"11384\">This process supports better-informed decisions regarding\u00a0<strong data-start=\"11292\" data-end=\"11383\">the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and long-term durability of building components<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11386\" data-end=\"11501\">Because when it comes to foundations and structural elements, the visible problem is not always the actual problem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11503\" data-end=\"11602\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"11503\" data-end=\"11564\">A successful intervention begins with a proper diagnosis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button-border-radius-top-left:5px;--button-border-radius-top-right:5px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:5px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:5px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/inspection-en-batiments\/\"><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">NOS SERVICES DE B\u00c2TIMENT<\/span><\/a><\/div><div 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data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/concrete-repair.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6463\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/concrete-repair-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/concrete-repair-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/concrete-repair-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/concrete-repair.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-liftup-border-radius:5px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"awb-image-frame awb-image-frame-14 imageframe-liftup imageframe-14\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"  src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/flooded-basement.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/flooded-basement.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6464\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27533%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20533%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27533%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/flooded-basement-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/flooded-basement-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/flooded-basement-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/flooded-basement.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:left;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rebar.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rebar.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-6465\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rebar-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rebar-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rebar-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rebar-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rebar.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Comprehensive Expertise in Foundations and Structural Components<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1183\">Foundations and structural elements play an essential role in the stability and durability of a building.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1239\">Over time, several factors can affect their condition. Ssoil movement, water and moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, material aging, corrosion, loads, previous work or modifications to the building.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1489\">Visible signs do not always make it possible to immediately determine the nature or significance of a problem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1551\">A crack may be superficial or require further investigation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1670\">Water infiltration may result from a localized waterproofing deficiency or be associated with a more complex problem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1777\">Concrete deterioration may be limited to the surface or reveal degradation affecting more of the element.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1972\">Groupe SCP&#8217;s expertise provides a methodical approach to these situations in order to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1972\">document observed conditions and determine which investigations or interventions should be prioritized.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:left;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"73\"  src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5027\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27243%27%20height%3D%2773%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20243%2073%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27243%27%20height%3D%2773%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY-200x60.png 200w, https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/triade-4-GREY.png 243w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Foundation Inspection<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2174\">Foundations are exposed to particular conditions because they are in direct contact with the ground and, depending on their configuration, with moisture and groundwater.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2219\">An inspection may include an assessment of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2517\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dbqtbh\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2237\">Visible cracks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mpi9t4\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2273\">Signs of movement or displacement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"67qe8y\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2294\">Water infiltration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qrf8xi\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2317\">Presence of moisture<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aorndw\" data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2342\">Concrete deterioration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rh1uuo\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2366\">Spalling or crumbling<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"khla9g\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2394\">Previously repaired areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u9r0to\" data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2416\">Visible deformation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"js45r3\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2470\">Interfaces between foundations and other components<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u3c8ab\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2517\">Signs that may warrant further investigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2623\">The objective is to establish a technical overview of the situation before recommending an intervention.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2724\"><strong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2724\">Identifying a crack is relatively simple. Understanding why it is there is much more important.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Foundation Cracks: Observation, Analysis and Diagnosis<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2854\">Not all cracks necessarily have the same origin or significance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2904\">Their assessment may consider different factors:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2998\">their location, orientation, width, configuration, extent and the presence of related signs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3072\">Attention may also be given to the immediate area surrounding the crack.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3102\">Is there water infiltration?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3122\">Signs of moisture?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3137\">Displacement?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3157\">A previous repair?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3180\">Other similar cracks?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3206\">Known changes over time?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3285\">This approach avoids automatically treating the crack as an isolated problem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3405\">When appropriate, monitoring can also help determine whether a condition remains stable or shows signs of progression.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Concrete Inspection and Assessment<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3570\">Concrete is widely used in foundations, slabs, walls, columns, beams, parking structures and other building components.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3644\">Despite its durability, it can exhibit different forms of deterioration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3689\">Our services may include the assessment of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3913\">\n<li data-section-id=\"veuak0\" data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3701\">Cracking<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tzulud\" data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3711\">Scaling<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3x7kbx\" data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3731\">Concrete spalling<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"175yx5f\" data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3746\">Delamination<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mn0amn\" data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3758\">Crumbling<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a902p3\" data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3782\">Exposed reinforcement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tpcz5l\" data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3803\">Signs of corrosion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"67qe8y\" data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3824\">Water infiltration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uubl38\" data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3840\">Efflorescence<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sic0ki\" data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3854\">Deformation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jthoon\" data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3873\">Previous repairs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wz2uj3\" data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3913\">Localized or widespread deterioration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"4079\">A\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3940\">concrete inspection<\/strong>\u00a0helps document visible anomalies and, when necessary, identify further investigations that can better characterize the observed condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Reinforcement Corrosion and Concrete Spalling<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4241\">Reinforced concrete combines concrete with steel reinforcement to meet the requirements of the structure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4398\">When certain conditions promote reinforcement corrosion, the resulting expansion can contribute to cracking, delamination and eventually concrete spalling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4545\">Rust staining, cracks running parallel to reinforcement, areas of detached concrete or exposed reinforcement may therefore warrant an assessment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4655\">The objective is to determine the apparent extent of deterioration and define the appropriate interventions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4657\" data-end=\"4824\">A durable repair should address not only the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4735\">visible deteriorated concrete<\/strong>, but also the factors that contributed to its deterioration when they can be identified.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Concrete Slab Inspection<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4886\">Slabs may be subjected to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4974\">loads, wear, temperature variations, movement, moisture and various conditions of use.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5046\">Depending on the building and the context, the inspection may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5204\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1v9yjkz\" data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5056\">Cracks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pvzrf\" data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5077\">Visible settlement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h46q8d\" data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5095\">Uneven surfaces<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p1kgp6\" data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5106\">Spalling<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"175yx5f\" data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5121\">Delamination<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j4gj9l\" data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5128\">Wear<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"67qe8y\" data-start=\"5129\" data-end=\"5149\">Water infiltration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sbijz\" data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5171\">Deteriorated joints<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sic0ki\" data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5185\">Deformation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tkaevp\" data-start=\"5186\" data-end=\"5204\">Existing repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5358\">Slabs can be found in very different environments: industrial buildings, commercial spaces, basements, garages, parking structures and other facilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5455\">The assessment must therefore always consider\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5455\">the function of the slab and its environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Assessment of Walls, Beams, Columns and Other Structural Elements<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><p data-start=\"5532\" data-end=\"5594\">A building consists of multiple components that work together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5596\" data-end=\"5710\">Depending on the scope of the mandate, the inspection may also address various\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5675\" data-end=\"5698\">structural elements<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5712\" data-end=\"5869\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17bf4p9\" data-start=\"5712\" data-end=\"5719\">Walls<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16y6kz4\" data-start=\"5720\" data-end=\"5727\">Beams<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5wk9d9\" data-start=\"5728\" data-end=\"5737\">Columns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"178nx5z\" data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5745\">Slabs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7x328g\" data-start=\"5746\" data-end=\"5759\">Foundations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wyltne\" data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5783\">Load-bearing elements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3gzm9f\" data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"5805\">Concrete components<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mmqaeg\" data-start=\"5806\" data-end=\"5830\">Certain steel elements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kzymff\" data-start=\"5831\" data-end=\"5869\">Accessible assemblies and interfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"6017\">The inspection aims to identify and document visible signs that may indicate deterioration, deformation or a condition requiring further analysis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6019\" data-end=\"6176\">This approach is particularly important when an owner notices a recent change or when a building is undergoing work, renovation or a technical investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Water Infiltration at Foundations<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><p data-start=\"6221\" data-end=\"6302\">Water infiltration in a basement or near a foundation can have different origins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6304\" data-end=\"6311\">Cracks.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6320\">Joints.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6322\" data-end=\"6335\">Penetrations.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6337\" data-end=\"6348\">Interfaces.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6350\" data-end=\"6364\">Waterproofing.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6375\">Drainage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6377\" data-end=\"6400\">Surrounding conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6402\" data-end=\"6512\">The location where water becomes visible inside does not necessarily correspond exactly to its point of entry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6514\" data-end=\"6610\">An investigation therefore examines the observed conditions to better identify potential causes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6612\" data-end=\"6668\">Depending on the mandate, the investigation may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6670\" data-end=\"6934\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1khpwkr\" data-start=\"6670\" data-end=\"6695\">Locating affected areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"llb6st\" data-start=\"6696\" data-end=\"6728\">Documenting water infiltration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1egsd97\" data-start=\"6729\" data-end=\"6758\">Examining cracks and joints<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s9g0rv\" data-start=\"6759\" data-end=\"6788\">Assessing signs of moisture<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"93j8i2\" data-start=\"6789\" data-end=\"6830\">Observing the condition of the concrete<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gefod3\" data-start=\"6831\" data-end=\"6873\">Identifying certain visible deficiencies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c2l6l3\" data-start=\"6874\" data-end=\"6934\">Recommending further investigations or corrective measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6936\" data-end=\"7060\">The objective is to avoid a succession of repairs that address the symptoms without resolving\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7030\" data-end=\"7059\">the source of the problem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Settlement, Movement and Deformation<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p data-start=\"7108\" data-end=\"7184\">Visible deformation or movement in a building deserves particular attention.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7186\" data-end=\"7202\">An uneven floor.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7204\" data-end=\"7217\">New cracking.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7219\" data-end=\"7253\">Openings that operate differently.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7255\" data-end=\"7303\">Visible displacement between certain components.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7305\" data-end=\"7326\">Localized settlement.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7328\" data-end=\"7378\">These observations alone do not establish a cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7380\" data-end=\"7463\">Rather, they are indicators to consider as part of the overall building assessment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7465\" data-end=\"7580\">A professional inspection helps document these conditions and determine whether further investigation is warranted.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Diagnosis Before Repair<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p data-start=\"7615\" data-end=\"7729\">When a foundation, concrete or structural problem appears, it can be tempting to proceed immediately with repairs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7731\" data-end=\"7843\">However, repairing a condition without sufficiently understanding its cause can result in the problem recurring.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7845\" data-end=\"7892\">Diagnosis should come before corrective action.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"7894\" data-end=\"7919\"><strong data-start=\"7894\" data-end=\"7919\">What is deteriorated?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7921\" data-end=\"7968\"><strong data-start=\"7921\" data-end=\"7968\">What is the apparent extent of the problem?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7970\" data-end=\"8027\"><strong data-start=\"7970\" data-end=\"8027\">What mechanisms could explain the observed condition?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8029\" data-end=\"8095\"><strong data-start=\"8029\" data-end=\"8095\">Does the deficiency appear to be localized or more widespread?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8097\" data-end=\"8136\"><strong data-start=\"8097\" data-end=\"8136\">Is further investigation necessary?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8138\" data-end=\"8188\"><strong data-start=\"8138\" data-end=\"8188\">What corrective strategy should be considered?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8190\" data-end=\"8296\">This process helps better guide the work and reduce the risk of inappropriate or incomplete interventions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-25 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Technical Expertise and Corrective Work Recommendations<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p data-start=\"8363\" data-end=\"8447\">Following the inspection, the findings may help establish recommended interventions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8449\" data-end=\"8495\">Depending on the situation, these may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8497\" data-end=\"8812\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6g70y5\" data-start=\"8497\" data-end=\"8511\">Crack repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r2x15e\" data-start=\"8512\" data-end=\"8529\">Concrete repair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eusihw\" data-start=\"8530\" data-end=\"8576\">Intervention on delaminated or spalled areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"107ww5\" data-start=\"8577\" data-end=\"8620\">Correction of water infiltration problems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15q53uv\" data-start=\"8621\" data-end=\"8643\">Joint rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kgp1at\" data-start=\"8644\" data-end=\"8684\">Intervention on corroded reinforcement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bhcs04\" data-start=\"8685\" data-end=\"8732\">Repair or reinforcement of certain components<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tm0320\" data-start=\"8733\" data-end=\"8753\">Waterproofing work<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q5pfm\" data-start=\"8754\" data-end=\"8777\">Further investigation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ngwfm3\" data-start=\"8778\" data-end=\"8812\">Monitoring of certain conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8814\" data-end=\"8881\">Not all deficiencies necessarily require the same level of urgency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8883\" data-end=\"9022\">Technical expertise also helps\u00a0<strong data-start=\"8914\" data-end=\"8942\">prioritize interventions<\/strong>\u00a0and distinguish priority work from interventions that can be planned over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-26 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.4;\"><h3 class=\"p1\">Documentation and Inspection Report<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><p data-start=\"9069\" data-end=\"9191\">Depending on the nature of the mandate, the inspection may be accompanied by a report documenting the conditions observed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9193\" data-end=\"9208\">It may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9210\" data-end=\"9474\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1om6ov8\" data-start=\"9210\" data-end=\"9232\">Scope of the mandate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wjq1bo\" data-start=\"9233\" data-end=\"9252\">Observations made<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19xzbou\" data-start=\"9253\" data-end=\"9278\">Deficiencies identified<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p1vlc\" data-start=\"9279\" data-end=\"9307\">Photographic documentation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xm2vsj\" data-start=\"9308\" data-end=\"9335\">Location of problem areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15aaqx9\" data-start=\"9336\" data-end=\"9369\">Analysis of observed conditions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3uid02\" data-start=\"9370\" data-end=\"9387\">Recommendations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mynkur\" data-start=\"9388\" data-end=\"9439\">Proposed additional investigations, when required<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4obq7v\" data-start=\"9440\" data-end=\"9474\">Corrective work to be considered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9476\" data-end=\"9645\">This documentation provides the owner or manager with a technical basis for planning the next steps and communicating with the various stakeholders involved in the work.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-27 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" 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