A Party Wall Surveyor is a qualified professional who specialises in resolving and preventing any issues between homeowners and neighbors that arise under the ‘Party Wall etc. Act 1996’. This can involve any development involving; party walls (shared walls with neighbours), boundary walls, and excavations near neighbouring buildings. Before we get into what a party […]
As a homeowner, you may not think about structural engineering very often – but there are actually a number of situations where having a structural engineer on hand can be extremely useful. Here are the top five situations where you may need to call in a professional to help with your home. 1. Removing a […]
So you’ve been given some structural drawings and have either been given no context, or they’ve assumed you know how to read them. If you find yourself looking at a set of papers that perhaps look like hieroglyphics to you then we’ve got you covered with our easy-to-understand guide to reading structural engineer drawings. If […]
If you’re a homeowner, it’s important to know when you need a structural engineer. A structural engineer can help identify and solve problems with the structure of your home. Here are 13 times you need a structural engineer. Chimney Removal – One of the most common reasons people enquire for a structural engineer is […]
If you’re searching for a structural surveyor, you’re likely going to struggle to find someone. Mainly because they don’t actually exist, and hear us out on this. A structural surveyor is a term that’s developed over the years from an overlap between a building surveyor and a structural engineer. Why the confusion? Well, broadly speaking, […]
Retaining Walls are everywhere, but you probably don’t notice them, or may not even realise what they are. In this article, we’ll go through the various types of retaining walls such as Cantilever, Gravity, Nailing, and Piles, how they work, and how the reasons why some of them fail. In March of 2021, a long-running […]
Moving into a new build is an exciting time for home buyers. It’s the start of a journey to make a house a home and make a lasting impression to look back fondly at memories made. The emphasis being on fond memories, no one wants to move into a new home that is riddled with […]
We’re roughly halfway through 2021 at the moment so we thought it would be a good idea to give you an insight into some of the architecture and engineering trends we’re expecting to see more of, as well as trends we’ve seen a lot of over the past 6 months. All in all, people unanimously […]
A bit of background before we dive in, Accsys Technologies PLC is a British-based chemical technology company that specialises in the production of high-strength, durable sustainable wood for use as construction material. Not only do they manufacture industry-leading materials, but they also create everything in a sustainable manner, a huge benefit to many projects. […]
Hiring the right residential structural engineer is a crucial factor in any construction project, whether you’re a large construction company or a homeowner looking to make improvements to your property. Therefore it’s crucial that you select the right person for the job to ensure your project not only goes smoothly but is able to meet […]
