UK Structural Engineers Declare Climate & Biodiversity Emergency We have just signed up to this – it’s sensible approach to doing what we can as Structural Engineers to save the planet. We are acknowledging the seriousness of our situation and making a public commitment to positive change. Global Petition It’s a global petition uniting all […]
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Sep
Sep
Planning a House Extension? Catch up with this article by our very own Managing Director, John Staves in the Autumn Edition of “Your Build” Magazine. Extension Essentials If you’re planning to extend your home, there are a few essential steps to keep in mind. John M Staves, Fellow and Vice President at the Institution of […]
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Jul
Jul
Buying A House One of my guilty pleasures is watching Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location. We all have this idea in our head of our “ideal” home. So when we are looking at buying a house we are mentally running through this checklist in our heads. What Happens When You’ve Found Your “Nearly” Ideal House? […]
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Jul
Jul
On 18 September 2019 our Managing Director, John Staves is heading to the Battlefields of France cycling 326 miles in 4 days helping to raise money in aid of Action Medical Research. The team will be riding through the leafy lanes of southeast England before crossing the Channel and riding through northern France, tracing some […]
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Jun
Jun
Today I’m talking to Andrew Wiggett, one of our latest Structural Engineers to pass his Chartered exams. Why Did You Choose To Study Structural Engineering? When I was a school I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I chose the A levels that were interesting and “do-able” – Maths, further maths and physics […]
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Jun
Jun
Extension Planning? Catch up with this article by our very own Managing Director, John Staves in the Refurbishment and Renovation News. Extension Planning Property extensions are one of the most common structural improvements undertaken by homeowners, increasing floor space and adding value. To put it into perspective, in 2018, insurer Hiscox identified a significant increase […]
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Jun
Jun
Why Did You Choose To Go Into Engineering? When I left school, wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, so I did a one year course in public services to improve my English. Then I wanted to do something more practical, so I completed a two year BTEC in Manufacturing Engineering, obtaining three Distinctions. It […]
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May
May
Do you know a fast way for buyers to realise the potential of a property? Encourage them to take advantage of our “Pre-Purchase Feasibility” Meeting – so they can make an offer! Where Are All the Buyers? The latest Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows average stock levels on estate agents’ […]
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May
May
A Clear Project Plan The decision to extend your property should not be taken lightly. Especially if you are altering your home. It will be inconvenient, messy and disruptive to normal family life. And that is if the project is well executed. A clear project plan is essential. It is important that you get your […]
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May
May
3 Reasons Why a Surveyor Shouldn’t try to Be A Structural Engineer; 1. It’s Unprofessional 2. It’s Costly 3. It’s Dangerous Today I’m talking to Debbie, a homeowner, who recently completed a self build project in Wokingham. Debbie, can you give me a brief overview of what happened to you and your family. Planning […]
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Mar
Mar
We are proud to announce that we have recently passed our ISO 9001:2015 certification following a thorough auditing process from ACS Registrars for the 12th year running. ISO certification is a tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing an organisation’s processes. For Michael Aubrey Partnership, this means our quality and management […]
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Mar
Mar
Today I am talking to Jamie Redman, Architectural Manager, about our “Planning Guarantee”. No One Can Guarantee Planning – Isn’t It Just A Gimmick?
“The reason that we are offering this guarantee is that we are confident that the advice that we give will result in a successful Planning approval. It’s because we have an outstanding record, built up over 20yrs + that we know what should go through planning so feel confident to be able to offer you this Guarantee.”