The aim of this bachelor’s thesis was to examine the method that Skanska Healthcare has
used in their current project in order to prevent moisture damages from arising.
Furthermore, another substantial aim was to inspect the actions that have been used in the
management of these damages. By examining various approaches of reducing the probability
or preventing the emergence of moisture damages, a clearer insight can be achieved which
consecutively could facilitate future studies within the same area. Thus, an analysis of the
method used by Skanska Healthcare in order to prevent moisture damages is in this regard
suitable and relevant. This study was based on Skanska Healthcare’s current project, which is
the New Karolinska Solna Phase 5b. To achieve the aims of the study, a literature study was
used along with other data which includes documents, moisture safety rounds and diagrams
that have been created by Skanska Healthcare. Furthermore, the extensive literature study
was carried out in order to present a solid overview of the planned project. By dint of the
literature study, this bachelor’s thesis could be mapped out. The information was searched
for and retrieved from printed books, the internet and course literature of the subject
building physics at Mälardalen University. The result of the study showed that Skanska
Healthcare has used the industry standard ByggaF to undertake the moisture issues of the
project. By using this method, they have been able to ensure, document and communicate on
moisture safety throughout the entire construction process. Furthermore, the result also
showed that by constantly documenting and verifying all planned and executed operations,
Skanska Healthcare has been able to obtain a beneficial overview of the project. Also weekly
moisture safety rounds are implemented in order to note any discrepancies. Moreover, a
special routine founded by Skanska themselves is pursued to cope with the discovery of
potential risks.
2016.