The Party Wall Act is an essential piece of legislation that permits neighbours to have a say in work done near their property, that may cause damage to their homes. This year represents the 25th anniversary of the Party Wall Act of 1996, and its importance has not lessened in the following years. …
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Buying a home can be costly, and you will likely pay for it over a long period. You must make the right decision and select a property that you not only adore, but that is also suitable to live in and in good condition. When someone buys a new house, the idea of having …
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Not all construction project managers are always aware of what they are doing. They can become overburdened with so many tasks and the numerous stakeholders with whom they must communicate. The key figure on the construction project team is the construction project manager. The team will fail miserably if the project manager is not …
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When building a new home, renovating an existing home, or undertaking any other construction project, you will require the services of either a Civil Engineer or a Structural Engineer, or both. “Can civil engineers do structural engineering?” is a common question that many of us have. The answer is Yes! Civil engineering is one of …
First all, before conducting any housing project, weather it’s an extension or you want to develop multiple liveable homes on your land – we highly recommending starting a conversation with our project management team to discuss. We outline the advantages of using a project manager here, the savings and opportunities we can highlight using …
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Giving someone the duty of organizing your building services is a daunting task, so you’ll need to make sure you’re working with a firm that you trust and that you ask them the right questions. So, what questions do you need to ask a structural engineer? Let’s dig in. What is a Structural Engineer? …
Many buildings in the UK that were constructed in the past have used asbestos due to its desirable properties. The Main Benefit of Using Asbestos: Inexpensive Insulation Resilient and durable Asbestos is incredibly great and insulating heat and absorbing sound for insulation purposes alongside being fire resistant. However, only up until relatively recently the effects …
Pitched roofs are the most common types of roofs found on buildings. They are most often used because they effectively shed water, whereas the other type of roofs, such as a flat roof, aren’t. A pitched roof is most likely to be found on the main buildings on most domestic properties. Types of Pitched …
One of our Surrey building surveyors carried out a building survey for an Edwardian cottage, in which there was an extensive amount of dampness. We tested for damp (which we do in all building surveys) assessed the repair property. There was also another significant defect in rotten timber windows in which there was evidence of …
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Several members make up a building frame. A few prominent members are struts, ties, beams, columns, and walls that make up the building’s frame. It’s essential to understand how stress affects these, especially in a commercial building. Struts are present in the frame to withstand compressive stress. This stress comes from the force of each …
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