Forensic Construction

Forensic construction is the application of science to decide questions arising from legal disputes over the way in which structures have been built; especially with regard to the type and quality of the structure, materials, and workmanship.

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

What is an architect?

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A survey has found that the majority of British adults have little idea what architects do: ·          15% do not know that architect...
Thursday, 7 June 2012

Building Defects and the Law

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I often find rather naive views on UK law relating to building defects published on the web.   I have collated some of these commonly hel...
Thursday, 24 May 2012

Cladding which did the 2-way shuffle

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A cladding system designed to accommodate differential movements between an aluminium frame and metal-faced insulation-cored claddin...
Sunday, 20 May 2012

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Sir Walter Scott, Guy Mannering , ch. 37, 1815: A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he po...
Thursday, 15 March 2012

Lead Roof Corrosion

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A recent investigation revealed an oversight in roof design.   The construction under investigation had wide lead gutters behind masonry par...
Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Architectural Acoustics

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The third most common complaint of defects in buildings is noise. Architectural acoustics is the study of applying sound cont...
Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Season's greetings

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 With thanks to all who have worked with us in 2011 we wish you a properous and happy new year
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