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Foundations are essential for any proper building as they provide support by transferring their weight to the ground. Foundations can be divided into two separate categories: deep foundations and shallow foundations. Deep foundations -  These are required when the...

How can the construction industry improve its sustainability? Waste reduction and sustainability have been common global topics over the last decade to help reduce environmental impact. While consumers aim for a more sustainable lifestyle, the construction industry...

The construction industry has been facing a shortage of skilled workers, which has worsened over the last few years. With government plans to build 300,000 homes per year by the middle of the 2020s, the risk of these plans falling through is becoming ever more...

Screw pile foundations are what the name suggests: steel pile shafts screwed into the ground. Screw pile foundations were first used to support the structures of lighthouses using cast iron in the 1850s to 1890s and did not have huge load-bearing capacities. Nowadays,...

Foundations, unbeknown to many homeowners, are the first building blocks of a property. They are the most important aspect of a build that cement a building to the ground and that a build could not do without. So, what is the history of the modest foundation?...

We know a fair amount about buildings and foundations, so it'll come as a surprise to no one that we're pretty good at spotting good buildings when we see them. However, in this blog, we're here to talk about unusual buildings around the world. Some are of...

Ever dreamed of building your own property? The prospect of designing and building a custom made property now accounts for around 7-10% of the UK housing sector. There are many rewards and risks that come with building a self-build property - so what are they? In this...

Building or renovating a house is one of life's most pricey investments and one that you certainly won't want to cut corners on. If you are renovating an old property, or simply rejuvenating your current home, you should look out for indicators that the foundations...

Taking on a new construction project, particularly if it is on your own property, can seem daunting. One of the most important factors when taking on a project of any sort is to ensure that the work is done to a high standard. Everyone wants their new build to stand...