Expertise
Using knowledge with different types of building methods from the post-modern era to the modern era as well as buildings dating back hundreds of years, help is given by making people’s home more comfortable to live in – remembering the operative word ‘homes’. A similar philosophy can be applied to the commercial environment ensuring buildings remain functional for tenants whilst landlord’s incomes are protected.
Where there is an opportunity to diagnose, repair, alter, refurbish, convert or maintain, involvement will ensure a building related project proceeds to a successful conclusion by priding tasks/activities on loyalty, dedication and confidentiality to ensure health and safety, quality, programme, cost, the environment and legislation are adhered to throughout.
Different types of clients include;
- Insurance
- Education
- Social housing
- Local government
- Private
- Commercial.
How do you help clients?
Help is provided by the following;
- Feasibility – if a client has an intention to purchase/ lease a building or wishes to undertaken a project.
- Structural/ Home Buyer Surveys – whilst highlighting defects, the condition of a building is assessed with recommendations given to repair or advise given in relation to next steps.
- HHSRS – a risk based evaluation helps a local authority identify hazards that are present and protect against potential risks and/ or hazards.
- Party wall – sending/ receiving party wall Notices and Awards relating to Section1, 2 and 6 of the Act in order to alter and/or convert a client’s building as stated within the Act.
- Specification – to instruct a contractor what is required and how to undertake the work to achieve the correct standard and finish.
- Procurement – help to correctly procure the services required for a client to achieve their vision.
- Contract – help with choosing the correct contract in relation to the work to be undertaken.
- Project management – ensure the correct documents are in place prior to works commencing and during works ensuring a good standard is achieved whilst also concentrating on health and safety and the financial aspect of a project.
- Fire risk assessments – advise on fire safety and detection.
Experience
- Advising on methods of repair relating to maintenance or insurance-related perils.
- Advising on investigations relating to damp, structural issues, feasibility.
- Advising on maintenance programmes over a 3 to 10 year programme.
- Advising on issues relating to party wall.
- Advising on fire safety.