How to select Builders and Trades persons

The challenges of selecting a builder or trades person Selecting builders and trades people poses numerous challenges for the public, a difficulty even industry professionals encounter. However, there are some helpful tips and pitfalls to watch out for. Having worked…

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The Building Safety Act 2022

Recent developments in the building industry have significantly impacted clients, both residential and commercial, as well as designers, builders and contractors. Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, West London, there have been sweeping changes regarding the…

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Subsidence risks for properties in London

This article aims to inform the public and should not replace the advice of a Chartered Structural Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer. When purchasing a property in Greater London, contacting the Local Authority as part of your searches will provide guidance…

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Finding the right chartered structural engineer

There are many occasions when the services of a chartered structural engineer may be required. These can broadly be put into two distinct categories: A) Consultancy advisory reporting advice B) Design advice – calculations and drawings. This article focuses on…

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Linkedin Quiz Question 3 Monday 4th November 2023

The question posed Why do we all find much more movement and cracking specifically within the rear addition/projection compared to the front elevation, when considering mid terraced Victorian houses in London. Any discrepancy between the amount of trees to front…

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