Understanding Trial Holes for Foundations: A Critical Step in Construction Planning When preparing for any construction project, especially one that involves new buildings or extensions, understanding the ground conditions is essential. One of the most effective ways to gain this understanding is by digging trial holes for foundations. This process provides valuable information that can [...]
Maximising Project Success with Quantity Surveying: How Adkins Consultants Help You Stay on Budget and On Track In today’s construction and infrastructure landscape, projects are under more pressure than ever, tight budgets, strict timelines, and high expectations from stakeholders. That’s why strategic cost control and smart project management are key. And that’s exactly where Quantity [...]
Adkins Consultants: Reimagining Fire Safety in Loft Conversions How to navigate Building Regulations with modern fire suppression systems Loft conversions remain one of the most popular ways to add space and long-term value to homes throughout England. At Adkins Consultants, we regularly advise clients on how to make the most of this additional space while [...]
CDM Principal Designer & Principal Designer – Building Control in Kent, London and the Wider Southeast, We act as Principal Designer under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM), and as Principal Designer – Building Control under the Building Safety Act. Our chartered team manages health and safety throughout design and construction phases for [...]
Principal Designer CDM vs Principal Designer Building Regulations: What’s the Difference? If you’re planning a construction project in the UK, you’ve likely come across the term 'Principal Designer'. But did you know there are now two different roles with this title? One is appointed under the CDM Regulations 2015 and the other under the Building [...]
A Simple Guide for Customers: Understanding the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 If you’re planning a home extension, loft conversion, basement dig, or any building work near a boundary in London or the South East, you may need to comply with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This important legislation helps prevent disputes between neighbours [...]
RACC Surveys, Why Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Is a Risk That Shouldn’t Be Ignored The issue of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has become a significant concern for building owners, local authorities, and estate managers across the UK. As structural failures continue to make headlines, the need for professional RAAC surveys has never been more [...]
Are Finlock Concrete Gutters Causing You Problems? By Adkins Consultants 6 June 2025 If you own a home built in the 1950s or 60s, there’s a good chance it may be fitted with Finlock concrete gutters. Originally intended to streamline construction, these gutters now present common issues for homeowners—from leaks and damp to costly structural [...]
Understanding the Building Safety Act 2022, What It Means for Dutyholders and Developers The Building Safety Act 2022 represents the most significant reform to building regulation and fire safety in the UK for decades. Introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the legislation aims to create a more robust framework for building safety, placing [...]
Net zero is a term used to describe a building or community that produces as much energy as it consumes, resulting in a neutral impact on the environment. Achieving net zero status is an important goal for structural engineering companies because it represents a significant step toward sustainable development and reducing the carbon footprint [...]
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