In 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,...
A roof truss put simply, is a structure that includes one or more triangular units that include straight, slender members with their ends connected via nodes. The roof truss is what supports the weight of whatever material is used for the roof, be it slate or tile etc. Trusses have...
There is a wealth of large construction projects popping up all over the world every single day, and with advances in state-of-the-art technologies, some are very impressive. Projects can take years and years to plan due to the complex design, scarcity of materials and sheer magnitude of the task in-hand...
After it was found that new build Devon homes were missing basic safety requirements after a fire broke out at the Persimmon Homes Greenacre development, another homeowner, Paul Frost inspected the fire safety barriers of his own property which failed like many more throughout the estate he lives on. (more…)
Timber has been used in structures for thousands of years, and as time has passed, it has developed to help the construction industry achieve the efficiency in the structures they create. Due to its versatility, this building material is still widely used due to its excellent load bearing and thermal...
With everyone being a lot more environmentally conscious, many property owners are looking to help reduce their carbon footprint by installing solar panels on their roofs. Choosing this energy source can have a multitude of benefits such as reducing the cost of electricity. In fact, they can generate a significant...
After steel, aluminium is the most quantified metal used in buildings. Discovered over 200 years ago, aluminium has been used in many structural applications. It is praised for its corrosion-resistant and lightweight properties, making it a widely considered resource in construction, featuring in beam design and brace columns. However, what are...
Is Britain overcrowded? This issue seems to come up every time any new build is proposed, or how many people live cramped in big cities, or urban sprawl is the subject of more complaints. There is a large amount of land in the UK, but how much of it is...
According to the September 2018 UK Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, the demand for new buyers in the South West has declined. (more…)
There are many reasons why you may need to instruct the help of a structural engineer as they usually play a key role in the renovation project, a property purchase and much more. (more…)
