by Joe | Jun 10, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
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...
by Joe | May 31, 2019 | Structural engineering
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...
by Joe | May 10, 2019 | Structural engineering
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...
by Joe | May 1, 2019 | Structural engineering
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...
by Joe | Apr 24, 2019 | Structural engineering
Timber has been a staple in the construction industry for thousands of years and is now used alongside many other building materials to create the structures we see today. Certain structures have used timber in incredibly complex ways to create breathtaking buildings,...
by Joe | Mar 29, 2019 | Structural engineering
Fibre has been used in beam design for more than 35 years to improve and reinforce existing properties. For example, fibre-reinforced concrete, also known as FRC, is commonplace. Concrete as a material has little tensile strength, as we mentioned in our guide to...
