This document reviews the causes, prevention, repair, and maintenance of cracks in buildings. It discusses how cracking is a common problem faced by engineers and outlines various types of cracks, including structural and non-structural. The main causes of cracks are identified as moisture variation, thermal movement, chemical reactions, vegetation, poor repair/maintenance, foundation settlement, faulty design/specification, and reinforcement corrosion. Prevention methods discussed include using admixtures to reduce shrinkage, expansion joints, and minimizing water content in mixes. Repair techniques outlined are stitching, dry packing, epoxy injection, plugging/drilling, sealing, gravity filling, and polymer impregnation. The conclusion states that while cracks cannot be fully prevented,