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Building regulation renovation refers to renovation work that must comply with local building regulations — the legal standards that ensure buildings are safe, structurally sound, energy-efficient, and suitable for use.
Building Regulation New refers to new building work (as opposed to renovation or alteration) that must comply with the Building Regulations.
Single-wall removal refers to a specific type of small structural alteration — the removal of one wall, usually within an existing building.
A chimney breast is the part of a chimney that sticks out into a room — it houses the fireplace and flue. When you remove it, you’re taking out masonry that used to carry weight from above.
Oak frame design refers to the structural design and calculation of a timber (oak) frame that supports part or all of a building.
Retaining wall design refers to the engineering design of a wall built to hold back soil or earth, basically, a wall that prevents the ground from moving or collapsing.
Foundation design refers to the engineering and calculation of the base of a building or structure, the part that transfers loads safely into the ground.
Structural report refers to a formal written assessment of the condition, safety, and integrity of a building or structure.
Integral to a building or stand-alone, retaining wall schemes are required wherever there is a change of ground level and ensures that this change in level across a building or plot is stabilised. This also includes earth retention schemes.
Drainage Schemes cover the control of both surface and foul water. Schemes require liaison with the relevant water authorities and, upon completion, handover to the local authority. Drainage schemes are designed and built to unique requirements and specifications.
Bowden Consulting Engineers enjoy working closely alongside architects from the outset of a project in order to assist with the development of a scheme. Projects include; structural outlines, feasibility advisor to the architect and the sizing of structural members.
With 7 years’ experience as a temporary works engineer, we understand fully that working to meet the client’s needs is key to ensuring that costs, disruption and length of hire are kept to a minimum.
Small one-off modifications of houses are usually completed with a ‘Building Notice’ and often involve steel beam works. Normally involving a site visit, key dimensions are taken to allow the steel beam calculations to be undertaken.
It is recommended that a Home Buyers Report is obtained by the purchaser of a property and sometimes concerns regarding structural issues are raised by the surveyor. We can attend site and inspect these issues, making the necessary recommendations in a Structural Report.
Schemes, including infrastructure planning and draining works, must adhere to the same criteria as regular building schemes. We advise on underpinning for stability, scaffolding designs, works on major and minor drainage schemes and retaining wall design.
All structural works require sign off and building regulation certification, which includes structural calculation and build details to be submitted to the Building Control Authority. These calculations are checked, and adherence verified as the build progresses.