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Expert advice from our Chartered Engineer on temporary works, structural design, residential projects and more.
Steel-to-concrete connections cause more site delay than any other structural detail. What the Eurocodes require, where tolerances collide, and how to design out the rework before the pour.
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Cracks do not always mean subsidence, and subsidence does not always mean underpinning. How a structural engineer diagnoses movement in a London home, and what happens next.
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Nuclear decommissioning turns demolition into a sequenced engineering problem. How temporary works design and independent checks control deplanting and partial demolition.
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Under CDM 2015 anyone who prepares or modifies a design is a designer. Where contractors pick up design liability without meaning to, and what to demand from your engineer.
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Editorial by Pasquale Vacirca, founder of PV Consulting, on whether nuclear energy still has a role in the global energy system. First published in Italynews.it.
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Independent design checks verify temporary works before load is applied. What the BS 5975 check categories require, and when a contractor needs a Category 3 check.
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Data centre construction is accelerating across North London, Hertfordshire and Essex. Here is what makes these projects structurally demanding and where contractors need engineering support.
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Keeping construction projects moving requires structural engineering that is practical, responsive and delivered on time. Here is how PV Consulting supports main contractors, specialist subcontractors and developers across London and the UK.
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Planning a house extension, loft conversion or structural alteration in London? Here is everything homeowners need to know about getting the structural design right from the start.
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If you are a main contractor or developer in London, having a reliable structural engineering partner is critical to delivering projects safely and on programme. Here is everything you need to know about working with a structural engineer as a contractor.
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Removing a load bearing wall is one of the most common structural alterations in UK homes. Here is everything you need to know about the structural engineering process, building regulations and what to expect.
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Temporary works design is a legal requirement for every UK contractor. Discover why it matters, what BS 5975 requires and how PV Consulting can support your project.
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