Building Consultancy Blog

The prospect of improving our health and wellbeing via the inclusive design of buildings and environments is commonly recognised.

Building owners and their neighbours are often concerned about the hours in which building works can take place, Section 10(12) of the Pa...

You may have heard about how Giant Hogweed has been thriving during lockdown or about it being the 'most dangerous plant in the UK'. In this

Inclusive Design, Accessibility and Management is the cornerstone of modern businesses, regardless of their nature or trade

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is invoked when a Building Owner serves Party Wall Notices upon their neighbour, notifying them of proposed...

When leasing a new premise under a Lease for start ups or re-locating purposes, many business owners aren’t aware of the obligations the...

A Party Wall is a wall which separates buildings owned by two (or more) different owners.

Coronavirus continues to have a significant effect on businesses across the construction industry, including surveying practices and b...

Where the Party Wall Procedures have not been followed, an adjoining owner may seek to apply for a Party Wall Injunction.

Dampness in residential properties is a common defect and is closely aligned with most building deterioration cases such as steel...

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires that you serve notice upon your neighbour (the adjoining owner) if you intend to carry out...

A Party Wall Agreement (commonly referred to as a "Party Wall Award") is legally binding document produced by one or more surveyors and...

An Access Audit Inspection comprises of a detailed inspection of the environment, building components and procedures in place in regards...

If you plan on carrying out construction works, it is highly recommended that you carry out a Schedule of Condition of the neighbouring...

The origins of the current party wall legislation dates back to the thirteenth century, then applicable to building works carried out...