Defects in Buildings

Defects, $($excluding misuse and abuse$)$ affect not only the strength and stability of buildings but also constructability, durability, and maintainability which if not properly attended to have the potential to compromise in safety in use etc,

Do you agree with the above statement? If yes then critically explain using relevant examples, generic categories of defects, what causes them and how to mitigate them $(25$ points$).$