A Guide to Different Types of Listed Buildings
Listed buildings or structures are of great historical importance. If you currently live in or are considering buying a listed building, it is important to know the legislation and requirements.
Top 5 Reasons to Become a Structural Engineer
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:34+00:00Structural engineering is an ancient and well-respected profession. There are several reasons you may be well suited to it as a career choice.
The History of Cob and Lime
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:34+00:00Historically, cob and lime have been used as building materials for thousands of years. Incredibly versatile and natural materials, you can still see many examples throughout the UK.
What are Class Q Permitted Development Rights?
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:34+00:00Planning permission and property development are often tricky areas to negotiate. If you are an agricultural landowner you may be aware of Class Q permitted development.
How to Avoid Structural Damp
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:34+00:00The severity of structural damp can vary. However, its presence is unwanted and, in some circumstances, can cause severe problems to the structural integrity of your home. Before you reach crisis level however, there are several steps you can take to reduce damp and prevent it from happening again. Please...
Can I Claim for Structural Damage on my Home Insurance?
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:34+00:00Structural damage to a property is something we all hope we don’t have to deal with. However, the unfortunate reality is, there are many ways in which it can happen. This type of damage, depending on the severity, can sometimes be costly, and many of us turn to our home...
Can I Extend My House Without Planning Permission?
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:34+00:00Planning permission is often required if you are looking to extend the overall footprint of your house; however, there are some exceptions. These such projects fall under the classification of Permitted Development (PD). PD is implied consent for the work that is to be carried out. If you are looking to...
Party Wall FAQ’s
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:27+00:00A party wall is a wall that separates the buildings of two different owners. Under the Party Wall Act of 1996, there are two types of party wall. Type A – forms part of a building and stands on land shared by different owners, for example, a wall that separates a...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Masonry Structures
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:27+00:00Masonry constructions consist of individual masonry units (e.g. brick, concrete blocks, stone, etc.). The structure is then created by laying these individual components and binding them together with mortar; this is a mixture of sand, a binder such as cement or lime, and water. The masonry method is one of...
Mega Projects – Al Maktoum – Dubai International Airport
Admin2022-11-16T20:02:27+00:00In one of our recent blog posts, we explored some of The Largest Construction Projects in the world in 2019, to gain more of an insight on the sheer scale of these developments. Amongst them was the Al Maktoum international airport in Dubai. As part of our Mega Projects series,...