Structural engineers ensure that structures such as buildings, tunnels and bridges can withstand the various pressures and stresses placed upon them, as a result of human use and external factors such as the weather and natural disasters. To ensure the stability and strength of a structure, structural engineers rely on a number of […]
Environmental engineering is a branch of civil engineering that aims to solve environmental problems through the application of biology, chemistry and soil science. The following list details a range of ecological factors that environmental engineers aim to reduce, preserve or make efficient: Water pollution – environmental engineers ensure that water is contaminant […]
In-case you haven’t already noticed, we’re quite fond of blogging about loft conversions. And for good reason too! Not only do they increase the value of your home, there’s so much you can do with that empty space under the roof of your house. We discussed a range of ideas in a previous blog […]
HLN Engineering Ltd is part of the HLN Group of companies. For over 50 years we have worked with an ever-increasing list of domestic and commercial clients, providing innovative design solutions to the most challenging of problems. Comprised of an award-winning team of chartered structural engineers, our customer-focused, multi-disciplinary approach has cemented our position […]
Why move when you can achieve the house of your dreams by extending what you already have? It’s far cheaper and you won’t have to bother with removals or changing the address details on all of your accounts. If you agree and think that an extension is the way to go, simply follow our handy, […]
Adding an extension to your home can bring lots of great benefits. Not only will you have more space, but it can also add a lot of value to the property. However, before extending your home, there are quite a lot of things you need to consider. The purpose of the extension, the […]
What 5000-Year-Old Invention Do You Still Use Every Day? At your feet lies one of the most important innovations in history. It shepherds the world’s most precious resource and is an essential component in the efficient functioning of society. Without it disease would spread, landscapes would fall apart and our roads would become […]
Imagine you wake up in the morning, natural light cascading through your floor to ceiling windows. You swing your legs out of bed and feel the plush, warm carpet beneath your feet. Beyond the glass, the day is easing into life as you watch from your position on top of the World – or rather, […]
Velux loft conversions increase space, much like every other style of loft conversion. However, the reason this particular style is so popular is down to ease of construction and a relatively low price point. The structural engineering team at HLN Engineering Ltd, with years of loft conversion design experience, have done their best to […]
The second installment of a 4-part series, this blog is all about hip to gable loft conversions. Bizarre names aside, hip to gable loft conversions are popular the World over. Extremely versatile, they are often combined with other styles of loft conversion for maximum space and utility. HLN Engineering Ltd has overseen the design […]
