Managing humidity and condensation is a critical challenge in construction, especially during warm periods or in environments with high ambient humidity. These issues, often overlooked, can lead to structural damage, costly material deterioration, or significant project delays.

Environmental monitoring has become an essential solution to prevent these risks, offering continuous oversight and real-time corrective actions.

Assek Technologies, an expert in environmental diagnostic solutions, was called upon to address a critical issue on an industrial construction site. Here’s a detailed look at their intervention and the solutions they implemented.

A critical issue: condensation and humidity during construction

In the middle of summer, a construction contractor contacted Assek Technologies to address excessive condensation on an industrial construction site. Due to temperature fluctuations (high during the day and low at night) and the premature enclosure of the building (before the permanent ventilation system was operational), excessive condensation had formed inside the structure.

This led to several problems:

• Glass surfaces covered in condensation, creating constant runoff.
• Gradual moisture accumulation in the walls, posing risks of mold growth and material degradation
• Water pooling on the floor, increasing the risk of damage and creating hazardous working conditions

If not quickly controlled, these conditions threatened not only the quality of the materials but also worker safety and project deadlines.

Environmental analysis and precise diagnostics

Assek Technologies began their intervention with a comprehensive environmental analysis using precision IoT sensors to measure:

• Moisture levels in the walls: critical for detecting water absorption that could compromise durability
• Water content in the floors and WME (Wood moisture content): to identify critical areas requiring immediate attention
• Relative humidity of indoor air: to assess overall hygrometric levels and identify problematic fluctuations

The environmental monitoring provided a precise map of at-risk zones and helped prioritize intervention efforts.

Tailored and automated corrective solutions

To effectively resolve the humidity issue and prevent further damage, Assek Technologies implemented a custom corrective solution.

Key steps included:

1. Installation of fans and dehumidifiers: These devices created an artificial environment to quickly remove accumulated indoor moisture and stabilize overall conditions.

2. Intelligent automation:

• Sensors were linked to the Assek IoT software to monitor relative indoor humidity in real time.
• When outdoor air was drier than indoor air, it was introduced to improve atmospheric conditions. Conversely, when outdoor air was more humid, the indoor air was recycled and treated in a closed circuit.
• This automated system provided continuous, dynamic adjustments based on real-time needs.

3.Continuous monitoring: Sensors delivered real-time data, ensuring precise control and allowing for immediate corrective actions when needed.

Results and benefits of the intervention

“This solution could have been avoided with meticulous temperature management and appropriate environmental control.”