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How Much Can I Extend My House Without Planning?
Planning 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...
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Party Wall FAQ’s
A 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...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Masonry Structures
Masonry 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,...
read moreMega Projects – Al Maktoum – Dubai International Airport
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...
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Types of Roof Trusses
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...
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The Largest Construction Projects in the World 2019
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...
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More South West Homes Discovered Not To Have The Right Fire Barriers
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...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Timber in Structures
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...
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Why You Need a Structural Engineer When Installing Solar Panels
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...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Aluminium in Structures
Aluminium was discovered over 200 years ago, and after its initial period of development, aluminium was used during many structural applications. However, it was first used massively in the 1920s when it was mainly used towards decorative detailing. As such, the...
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