When to appoint a waterproofing specialist

Planning a commercial basement or below-ground structure? Our waterproofing design specialists work alongside architects, developers and main contractors to develop designs suited to the project. Involving Trace early gives your team the opportunity to address waterproofing requirements before key construction decisions are fixed.

By James Hockey

Exactly when does BS8102 advise to involve and waterproofing specialist?

Arguably some of the most important guidance in BS8102 - get a waterproofing specialist on board as part of the design team. We look at some examples where failure to follow this guidance introduced risk and issue to basement schemes.

If the RIBA stages are being used, then the guidance is that a waterproofing specialist should be

We provide a single point of responsibility protecting all stakeholders.

We take full accountability for the waterproofing process, serving as a single point of responsibility to ensure seamless coordination and execution. This approach protects all stakeholders by minimising risk, eliminating communication gaps, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability throughout the project.

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