Adaptive Reuse: Structural Engineering Challenges in Converting Old Buildings
This article examines the structural engineering challenges of adaptive reuse for historic UK buildings, focusing on regulatory frameworks, heritage preservation, innovative strengthening techniques, fire safety, skills shortages, economic realities, and emerging technologies for climate resilience and sustainable retrofit.
Removing a Chimney Breast? Structural Steps to Do It Safely
This article provides a comprehensive guide to safely removing a chimney breast, covering structural implications, legal requirements such as building regulations and the Party Wall Act, the importance of professional input, support solutions, project costs, and insurance considerations for UK homeowners.
Common Structural Issues in Older Homes – and How We Fix Them
This article discusses the most common structural issues encountered in older UK homes, including dampness, foundation problems, structural movement, and roof challenges. It covers repair costs, insurance difficulties, building regulations, and emphasizes the importance of specialist expertise for proper maintenance and preservation.