Chimney breast removal

This article explores the reasons for the common removal of chimney breasts and the potential complications they can present during property sales if not properly managed. It also addresses significant safety issues that are frequently overlooked. The removal of chimney…

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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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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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Structural Surveys and Structural Engineers Reports: what’s the difference?

There is understandable confusion between the terms Structural Engineers Reports and Structural Surveys for several reasons. These include: RICS general surveys used to be called structural surveys. The industry term ‘survey’ is too broad without clarification. Lack of public knowledge…

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