The RAAC crisis is upon us, but now is the time to think strategically and consider more than RAAC risk alone. Many post war buildings have been subject to media attention in recent months due to concerns over dangerous Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The concrete technology is prone to catastrophic structural failure if left…

James Cullen, Managing Director of Adept Building Consultancy Ltd has been shortlisted for the second year running in the Insider Media Awards, Young Property Professional of the Year 2023 category. Recognising leading professionals aged 35 and under in a variety of industry specialisms, the Awards will highlight the North East’s rising stars. The Awards will…

Launching Adept Building Consultancy Ltd, the all new expert team of building surveyors and project consultants. With a range of specialisms across the built environment, including both commercial and residential property. “I’m excited to launch a new consultancy for the market, focusing on quality, not volume. I have seen an increased demand for targeted and…

Following times of unprecedented storm events, the scale of storm damage, flooding and building defects is on the rise. I have witnessed many building owners fall foul of undervaluing their buildings on their insurance policy and subsequently being unable to claim on their insurance. An insurance reinstatement valuation or reinstatement cost assessment (RCA) is essentially…

Since Covid 19 hit the construction sector with supply issues and labour shortages, the quality of construction has declined and a number of inferior building materials have been used for cost or availability reasons. The pandemic hit commercial clients and residential home owners hard and many were unable to pay for construction works. The issues…

Acquiring a listed building or planning refurbishment? Its imperative that specialist advice is sought prior. Failing to repair a listed building correctly can result in significant damage, and loss of historic features. The maximum penalty is two years’ imprisonment or an unlimited fine for those undertaking unauthorised works on a listed building. Commissioning a listed building…