The waterproofing system in residential buildings is a major concern for many construction companies, due to the large number of repair works, which often result in damage to other building components. This problem is closely related to flaws in process management from the design phase to site installation. This paper aims to systematize the process of identifying problems related to the design, acquisition and application of waterproofing systems, based on an analytical structure focused on information flow, waste and the compliance with existing standards. The investigation was based on 16 interviews with waterproofing system designers, construction managers, and waterproofing subcontractors, document analysis, and 8 construction site visits. The main findings showed the need for better integration between the participants of the waterproofing process, with a focus on training, process transparency, and production control. The main contributions of this paper is the framework that was devised for the analysis of problems related to the execution of waterproofing process, as well as a set of recommendations for managerial improvements concerning this process, with the aim of improving the conformance to standards and reducing waste.
Waterproofing; Waste; Iinformation flow
