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Balconies can be a great addition to your home: they add extra light and ventilation to a room, provide some outside space and are a great way to take in the scenery. The right balcony can be a real selling point and make your home more attractive to prospective purchasers.
They need to be…
What is building control? Here are 10 reasons why we need building control services when it comes to all things construction.
1. It helps check that buildings are built to building regulations standards
Building control surveyors check that building work complies with the…
Take extra care when excavating foundations in clay soils, especially if there are trees nearby. Clay soils are made up of 40% water, but trees can change this amount differently throughout the year - causing the soil to shrink or swell with enough force to affect the foundations of a building and…
Did you know permitted development rules relating to extensions have been relaxed for a three-year period? The rule relaxation started on 30 May 2013 and ends on 30 May 2016. The change means you can carry out certain building works without having to make a planning application.
The permitted…
Building on sites where trees are present can be tricky.Trees and other vegetation can affect moisture content considerably, leading to soil shrinkage (commonly known as subsidence) or swelling (commonly known as heave). This can cause cracking and movement of foundations and damage to whole…
Shortlisted Finalists
Adam Butcher, Peveril Homes
Local Authority: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Region: West Midlands
Angus Edmond, Heritage…
Shortlisted Finalists Andy Stewart, Redrow Homes LancashireLocal Authority: Chorley CouncilRegion: North West Anthony Koop, Shelbourne EstatesLocal Authority: 3C Shared ServicesRegion: East Anglia Chelsey Salt, Stonewood Homes LtdLocal Authority: Cotswold District…
Project summary: The Courtyard Theatre was completely refurbished and relaunched as ‘The Other Place’. Located on the banks of the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon, it is a creative hub for learning, research and development with excellent facilities including rehearsal rooms, a 200-seat…
Did you know that underpinning of foundations is notifiable work under the Building Regulations? You must make an application to the building control authority in all cases, without exception.
If the underpinning works are to be carried out adjacent or in close proximity to another existing…
The challenge
The proposed Marks & Spencer store at Cheshire Oaks was set up as a flagship sustainable store
The objectives
Delivering a sustainable development was an important objective for this development, and aims to minimise the amount of CO2 emitted and waste sent from the…