Category Archives: Commercial

RAAC Surveys : Why Experience Matters

In the world of construction and building maintenance, ensuring the safety and longevity of structures [...]

Why Building “Type” Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think

When people think about designing buildings, they often assume that the type of building—whether a [...]

Avoid Costly Surprises: Why Ground Investigations and Drainage Surveys Are Essential for Every Building Project

For building owners, particularly those investing in commercial properties, a thorough understanding of the site’s [...]

Upgrading Commercial Buildings for a Change of Use: Key Structural Considerations

As a structural engineering firm, one of the most common requests we receive from commercial [...]

Commercial Case Study: Workshop Extension, Reading, Berkshire

Project Overview Reading Borough Council sought to expand their vehicle workshops at Bennet Road, where [...]

The Future of Building Reinforcement: Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) and the Engineer’s Perspective

In the ever-evolving field of construction, one of the most promising advancements in building reinforcement [...]

Structural Safety in Spill Sites

The role of a structural engineer is crucial when carrying out a structural assessment on [...]

RAAC Panels – The Silent Threat Lurking Above

RAAC Panels – The Silent Threat Lurking Above In the world of construction, some dangers [...]

Fire Escape Inspections

Today I’m talking to Oliver Goodyear, Engineering Manager at Michael Aubrey Partnership about the main [...]

Expert Witness – Structural Engineer

John, can you tell me about your role as an expert witness structural engineer, what [...]

Certificate of Structural Adequacy?

What is a Certificate of Structural Adequacy? A Certificate of Structural Adequacy is issued if [...]

ESTC 6 – Ammunition Inspections

Today I’m talking to John Staves about the specialist surveys that Michael Aubrey Partnership carry [...]