How to Remodel a Bathroom
Renovate your bathroom with this easy to follow guide. It will take you step-by-step through the process so you know where to start and what to expect.
Renovate your bathroom with this easy to follow guide. It will take you step-by-step through the process so you know where to start and what to expect.
Concrete and bricks are two predominant materials used throughout construction work. Their unique characteristics help to tailor them to suit certain projects. Here, we explore and compare the individual qualities. If you require support throughout your construction or renovation project, don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team. Here at...
Foundations are the first part of any construction. They are incredibly important to the durability of a building, and if not completed correctly, they can affect the strength and resilience of the building once completed. In short, without a stable foundation, a building will not be reliable nor last a...
As experienced structural engineers and chartered surveyors in Cornwall and Devon, we are no stranger to construction sites. To ensure your project is a success, proper site management will be essential. Successful site managers guarantee that the project is kept within budget, on schedule and in accordance with the relevant codes and...
The 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...
A structural inspection is where a structural engineer will look at many different potential structural issues with a building. At the end of the examination, the engineer produces a report, explaining the construction methods, evidence of a defect and condition of various elements of a property. Here are ten of...
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 competent to give advice on alterations to...
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]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 of...
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 required unless progressive movement is observed. However in...
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 come under stress. (more…)