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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 […]

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 […]

Delighted to congratulate Julian Mason on winning the Mentor Award at the Leadership Awards at the Queens Hotel in Leeds. Julian has over 30 years’ experience in the building industry and more specifically working as a Chartered Building Surveyor. His interest in building design, construction and pathology has led to a deep knowledge and understanding […]

What is Condensation? Condensation is the process in which water vapour becomes a liquid. It can cause a range of issues from problems to internal finishes, to much more severe issues to the structural integrity of a building. Two environmental factors combine to determine condensation risk; temperature and humidity. The warmer the air temperature, the […]

Commercial tenancies in England and Wales are governed by The Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954. A Section 25 Notice is named after the section in the LTA 1954 that includes the information that a Landlord needs to provide to the Tenant in order to terminate the business tenancy. Security of Tenure gives the Tenant […]

Our Experience in the Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism Industry With the UK Government’s recent announcement that the first 50 asylum hotels are to close by the end of January following the end of their contracts, there is now a desire to refurbish and reopen these hotels to the public. These hotels have played a vital […]