John, can you tell me about your role as an expert witness structural engineer, what type of disputes do you get asked to help with? In my role as an expert witness, I am appointed to provide an impartial opinion on technical cases within my area of expertise – normally disputes arising from defective structural […]
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Mar
Mar
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully passed the external audit for ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard for the fourteenth year in a row! This accreditation acknowledges our commitment to continually improving our business processes, data security and working environment. We are extremely pleased to be recognised for our continued efforts to […]
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Feb
Feb
Today I’m talking to Carly Barrow, Director at Greenway Barrow Architects. Carly talks about how collaborating with Michael Aubrey Partnership has saved her time delivered better designs, all whilst reducing her client’s costs Background Before collaborating with Michael Aubrey Partnership, we’d work on our own and go through the whole of the initial design process,; […]
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Jan
Jan
Are you looking for a fast, efficient method to install foundations near trees? More and more we are being asked to design screw piles in root protection areas, sites where access is difficult and temporary structures. Today I’m talking to John Staves, our Managing Director about why screw piles are an alternative to trench fill […]
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Jan
Jan
January 2021 This is a short update to let you know that we are still here and available to respond to any of your construction issues. For home meetings, site surveys, and inspections we are continuing as normal, as we are unable to carry out these from home – obviously following all the current government […]
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Nov
Nov
The Link Visiting Scheme helps over 450 chronically lonely and socially isolated older people living in Wokingham Borough. Many rarely have visitors and their situation has worsened over lockdown. Some of their stories are heart breaking. “Some days I am so down I sometimes wish I was not here” “The world at this time is […]
07
Nov
Nov
Hope you and your family, friends and colleagues are safe and well Since my last update at the end of March we are up and running, although I don’t think things will be the same for a long time, if ever. 90% Back to “Normal” I wouldn’t say things are running at 100% but we […]
03
Nov
Nov
What is a Certificate of Structural Adequacy? A Certificate of Structural Adequacy is issued if you have had work completed on your property, typically where you have had subsidence, heave, or landslip. It can also be issued by an independent Chartered Structural Engineer to provide reassurance to the building owner that what has been built, […]
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Aug
Aug
Referral Scheme We are pleased to announce that we are introducing a referral scheme for existing customers introducing new customers to Michael Aubrey Partnership. As you may have read in our customer testimonials a great many of our customers have experienced our excellent service, delivered in a timely manner. Delighted Customers With more and more […]
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Jul
Jul
Everyone Likes A Bargain – Right? Are you looking for someone to produce cheap Planning Drawings and Building Regulations drawings? After all, it’s human nature to want to shop around for the best price. As Structural Engineers we are often asked to quote for our services from Building Regulation drawings and sometimes Planning drawings. This […]
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Jul
Jul
How Has Lockdown Been For You? Most people we have spoken to have continued working during lockdown, albeit from home, with a few commenting about the difficulties of trying to work from home without a dedicated home office area. FACT: Open Plan Isn’t Great When You’re Trying To Work From Home! Ironically over the past […]
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Jun
Jun
Oil Spills Today I’m talking to Oliver Goodyear, Senior Structural Engineer about the specialist structural surveys that Michael Aubrey Partnership carry out on properties that have had oil leaks. What Type Of Properties Do You Attend? “Mainly residential properties, although last month I attended a public house that had an oil spill. Do You Work […]