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Tadcaster Medical Centre appointed Bradley-Mason LLP as Project Manager, Cost Consultant and CDM Co-ordinator to manage the refurbishment works following extensive flood damage to their property. A prompt response was needed to inform the reinstatement works required. The Bradley-Mason LLP team worked closely alongside the loss adjustor to assess the full extent of the damage […]

Are you familiar with modern methods of construction? Buildings from the beginning of the 20th century are very different to those after World War II, as huge changes in the style of houses and their construction took place. We thought it might be helpful to put together a very brief timeline outlining the characteristics of […]

Great new kit for the under 11’s Hoytown FC sponsored by Bradley Mason.

A brief introduction to recognising wood rot Dry wood is a naturally durable material which is resistant to most biological attacks. However, when the moisture content of the wood increases, and the damp conditions are prolonged the wood becomes vulnerable to attack. Damp wood (above 20% moisture content) becomes a perfect habitat for wood-rotting fungi, […]

A number of small scale projects utilising low impact development practices have been successfully implemented throughout the UK. With a recognised housing crisis in the UK and the need to tackle the impact of global warming, applied on a larger scale, these methods could form part of a national solution. Fairlie (1996, p.xiii) states “a […]

There is a clear issue with inspiring a new, more diverse generation of youngster into becoming building surveyors. The issue was raised at this year’s annual Building Surveying Conference with a number of senior surveyors crying out for more to be done to promote the profession. As a recent Graduate Building Surveyor I am new […]