What is Underpinning?
Much like beam design, underpinning is an area of structural engineering that is rarely discussed outside of professional circles.
A major and often costly procedure, it pays to know the facts and what you are letting…
Tips for Choosing a Structural Engineering Company
Whether you have plans to knock down a wall in your kitchen or extend a commercial property, you will need to solicit the services of a reputable structural engineering company.
The trouble is, which one do you pick? …
What to Look for in a Residential Structural Engineer
As the cost of moving continues to rise, more and more people across the UK are opting to extend their homes in the quest for more living space.
Whatever your home improvement plans, be it a loft conversion or rear/side extension,…
Engineering 101: Structural Design and Structural Analysis
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…
What is Environmental Engineering?
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…
Loft Conversion Ideas for Small Lofts
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…
Our Structural Engineering Services – What We Do
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…
How to Build an Extension – A Step-by-Step Guide
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…
Things to Consider When Building an Extension
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…
The Importance of Good Drainage Design
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…
