by Joe | Mar 25, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Coupling beams are an important load-bearing element for a structural engineer to improve the structural integrity of a variety of buildings. They are employed in a coupled wall structure to bridge to isolated walls and help them share each other’s loads when they...
by Joe | Feb 26, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Of all structural problems that can affect a house, roof spread is one of the most visible, particularly with traditional style buildings. Many roofs of historic buildings have spread at some stage, and can often be left alone and monitored, with no remedial work...
by Joe | Feb 21, 2019 | Party Wall Act, Property
As a structural engineering and surveyor consultancy, we offer a multitude of services to our clients. One of these is party wall surveying, something that can be a confusing process, even for those with experience in construction. As expert party wall surveyors, we...
by Joe | Feb 14, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Construction has always been an important industry in the UK. Where on average 13% of people in the UK are self-employed, in the construction sector that number skyrockets up to roughly 37% depending on how you calculate the figure. Partly because of the high number...
by Joe | Feb 4, 2019 | Planning Permission, Property
When dealing with listed buildings, you will often need listed building consent before making any changes to the property. In this article, we discuss exactly what listed building consent means, when you need it, and how to apply for it. What is a Listed Building? In...
by Joe | Jan 31, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
When it comes to building or major redesigns of your property, some amount of stress is almost unavoidable. However, hiring a structural engineer to help guide the work you require can make the process a great deal easier. Structural engineers are designers who are...
