Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Surveys

What is a PPM Survey? A Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Survey is a tool for property owners to manage budgets and proactively keep their property in a good state of repair. It’s a practical approach to maintenance, designed to avoid failures and unexpected maintenance costs or unplanned disturbances from reactive works. A PPM report identifies […]

Causes of Cracking in Buildings

Unnoticeable movements are common in all buildings however abnormal forces and conditions can cause greater building movement and therefore cracking can present itself. Defects in the building fabric, changes in the ground conditions, foundation movement and tree route growth amongst other reasons can all be a cause of cracking. Cracks form when a building fails […]

Dilapidations: what are your rights as a commercial landlord?

When a commercial lease comes to an end, the process of assessing and claiming dilapidations can often become contentious between landlords and tenants. Dilapidations refer to disrepairs, damages or alterations made without consent that the tenant is liable for rectifying when they vacate the property at the end of the lease term. When presented with […]

A History of Unusual Building Materials Used in the UK

Here in the UK, we’re rightly proud of the long and traditional history that is still visible today in the buildings of our villages, towns and cities. The architecture of the United Kingdom reflects its long and storied history, with each era leaving its physical mark through the buildings and structures left behind. As chartered […]

What to do if your building has ACM cladding

The Grenfell Tower fire which occurred in 2017 stands as one of the greatest tragedies in modern British history. The inferno claimed 72 lives and injured 70 more, as residents desperately tried to escape from their homes in the 24-storey tower block in North Kensington. This catastrophe cast a harsh light on the risks of […]

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