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What Is a Building Consultant and Why Should You Use One? – H1 Building consultants play a significant role in the construction industry, providing a plethora of services designed to assist clients perform difficult tasks and make informed decisions by applying expert knowledge and insight. But what exactly makes building consultancy so important for property…
Everything You Need to Know About Roof Maintenance Maintaining the integrity of your building’s roof is a vital aspect of responsible property ownership, especially when taking into account today’s evolving climate patterns. From preventing leaks and addressing repairs to understanding the nuances of flat roof testing, a well-maintained roof not only safeguards your investment but…
Dilapidations in Commercial Property As with all leased properties, commercial real estate normally requires the tenant to maintain the property in good condition and carry out any repairs needed during and upon lease expiry. If the property is altered or damaged in any way, the landlord and tenant may also end up in a dispute…
New Energy Regulations: How to Improve Your EPC Rating As new regulations surrounding Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) come into effect, landlords must understand how their properties are affected to avoid severe penalties. Overall, the improvement of a property’s energy efficiency rating is always recommended in order to improve the conditions in which tenants live, as…
How Using a Building Surveyor Can Benefit Building Owners Building surveyors provide a variety of valuable services within the construction industry, using their expertise to advise clients on design, construction, maintenance and repair, and helping them attain their goals to the highest of standards. Becoming involved at any stage of a project or assisting with…
A Holistic Approach to Maintaining and Enhancing Property Value Owning a property is a significant investment, and like any investment, it requires regular attention and care to ensure it retains and enhances its value over time. A holistic approach to property maintenance and enhancement considers not just the immediate aesthetic appeal but also the long-term…
What Is a Pre-Acquisition Survey? Investing in a building is an important decision, and there’s a lot of factors to take into account to ensure your purchase is going to be a safe, profitable investment. Pre-acquisition surveys can determine the state of a building and help you make an informed decision before completing a purchase.…
Understanding Building Regulations: A Full Guide Embarking on a construction or building project is an exciting venture, yet it does come with a huge amount of responsibility when it comes to building regulations and legalities. Building regulations help ensure that new buildings, conversions, renovations and extensions – whether domestic or commercial – are safe, healthy…
The Role of Chartered Surveyors in Sustainable Property Development Climate change and broader environmental concerns are driving the increasing integration of sustainable practices within property development. Prioritising our decarbonisation and net zero emissions goals is imperative in mitigating the climate crisis, and embracing sustainable practices in the property industry holds the potential to reduce the…
What Is Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Why Do You Need It? For building and facility managers, the maintenance of complex buildings and portfolios is an important responsibility and can also be a major cost and headache when issues arise. However, there are ways that surprise costs can be avoided, such as through planned…
Understanding Health and Safety in Construction When construction work is taking place, all individuals involved including directors running the business, site managers and supervisors, and those responsible for construction work, have to be aware of health and safety regulations and individual responsibilities. There are specific steps that should be followed to ensure compliance with health…
Renovating Your Property? Here’s Everything You Should Know Property renovation is an exciting yet complex journey that, if done right, can both freshen up your living space and add value to your real estate investment. Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-time property owner, embarking on a renovation project requires careful planning and consideration.…
Historic Building Preservation: the Role of Building Surveyors Historic preservation, also known as heritage conservation or historic conservation, is the practice of protecting and maintaining historically significant buildings, structures, sites and landscapes. This process typically involves a building or structure that possesses historical, architectural, cultural, or social value and is considered worthy of being preserved,…
How is Technology Changing the Construction Landscape? The construction landscape is taking a turn, steering its operations away from the traditional methods towards a more technically driven future. Over 25 years ago, the introduction of the laser scanner was the first technical advancement in building surveying, but there are far more advanced methods now…
Everything You Need to Know About How to Manage a Construction Project In the world of construction, success goes beyond bricks and mortar. It’s a blend of planning, execution, and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety. Here, we detail the different elements that lead to success within construction projects, offering the relevant insights and…
Common Building Defects: What to Look Out For Are you considering buying a new home or investing in a property? While the thought of purchasing a new space is undoubtedly exciting, it’s crucial to approach the process as carefully as possible. One of the most important aspects in this process is to recognise and understand…
A ‘right to light’ is a phrase often used in the world of property and land ownership. However, many business owners, homeowners and landowners can still find themselves unsure as to what ‘rights to light’ means and how this may or may not impact them. In England and Wales, a right to light is usually…
Party Wall: All You Need to Know When it comes to property, whether that’s commercial or residential, and whether you’re buying, renting, or building, there are an abundance of things to consider. Some are simple, but some can be quite the opposite. And ‘party wall’ is a term that often causes confusion. Affecting neighbours, residents,…
With the help of the right professionals and the necessary knowledge, sustainable design can be built into any home or building from the onset, avoiding issues in the long term. However, it is never too late to begin your sustainability journey as a home or building owner, and sustainable renovation can play a significant role,…
The importance of Defect Analysis It is inevitable for buildings to develop defects through their life cycle, whether these have appeared suddenly or are existing issues that have deteriorated over time. Safeguarding a building by looking into the causes of defects and finding the best possible solutions to address them is of vital importance, ensuring…
Why you should consider a Schedule of Condition Schedules of Condition can be particularly valuable when a new lease is entered into or when construction begins on residential or commercial properties. In the construction industry, legal matters are of utmost importance, and building evidence to protect oneself should claims or negotiations be necessary is instrumental.…
How using a building surveyor can benefit building owners Building surveyors provide a variety of valuable services within the construction industry, using their expertise to advise clients on design, construction, maintenance and repair, and helping them attain their goals to the highest of standards. Becoming involved at any stage of a project or assisting with…
Building surveyors play a significant role in the construction industry, providing a plethora of services designed to assist clients perform difficult tasks and make informed decisions by applying expert knowledge and insight. But what exactly makes building surveying so important for property owners? Below, we’ll discuss the function of building surveyors, the services they offer…
Though most are aware that effective building maintenance is fundamental all year round, many underestimate just how detrimental the effects of cold weather can be for buildings, and that extra steps should be taken to ensure they are protected during colder months. The impact of cold weather can easily exacerbate existing issues as well as…
What are Vendors Surveys? Vendors surveys are a type of technical due-diligence survey commissioned by commercial building owners prior to selling. When conducted by independent building surveyors, these surveys can be incredibly beneficial, as they are guaranteed to be unbiased, meaning they can be relied upon by buyers as well as vendors, building transparency and…
It can be easy to take accessibility for granted. While individuals without any disabilities or impairments can access facilities easily and conveniently, there are millions of people with disabilities that may need extra assistance or additional ways to navigate their day-to-day life and routine tasks. When it comes to buildings, accessibility should not be an…
How to Make Your Office More Sustainable Sustainability has been a topic of increasing importance in recent years, with individuals actively seeking to change their habits to contribute to the cause and businesses turning to eco-friendly alternatives. As almost one-third of global energy consumption is caused by buildings and the construction industry alone, looking into…
Financial reporting standards are put into place by financial reporting councils, such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as an accountancy requirement. Issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the IFRS are a set of accounting rules for the financial statements of public companies and are intended to make them consistent and transparent…
Investing in a building is an important decision, and there’s a lot of factors to take into account to ensure your purchase is going to be a safe, profitable investment. Pre-acquisition surveys can determine the state of a building and help you make an informed decision before completing a purchase. From ascertaining the suitability of…
Dealing with Dilapidations: All You Need to Know Whilst dilapidations may seem a daunting topic, once broken down, it really is rather simple. Dilapidations can affect both tenants and landlords, but also office managers, and anybody else who may oversee the day-to-day management of a building. With so much to consider, including dilapidations surveys, it’s…
Arc Building Consultancy are proud to announce the launch of their long awaited new design website. Among the many enhancements, the website features this news blog which aims to bring you all the latest information from the world of chartered surveying.
Undertaking a Pre-acquisition report on one of Nottingham’s most iconic 19th Century buildings, on behalf of purchasers. The building extends to approximately 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq. ft) and our detailed report commented not only on structure, fabric and condition but provided advice in relation to external repairs and the works proposed in adapting and modernising…
Acting as an Expert and providing advice in relation to water ingress in communal areas of the building, advising on remedial works, and quality monitoring the remedial works ensuring the works were completed in a satisfactory manner. Client confidential
Instructed by the Residents Association to provide an Expert Witness Report in relation to a dispute arising from a leaking roof, providing opinion on the reasons for the roofs failure and remedial action required. Attending Tribunal and appearing as Expert Witness. Client confidential
Undertaking an inspection & valuation for Building Reinstatement purposes of the property which was constructed in varying periods and recently extended to provide a contemporary museum space, reflecting the individual characteristics of the property and its component parts. Client confidential
Instructed to produce a Record of Condition, on behalf of BAM Construction Limited, to limit their liability upon taking over the construction of the property mid development from Carillion.
Instructed to produce a Schedule of Condition, on an industrial unit comprising warehouse with ancillary offices, thereby limiting the fully repairing and insuring repair, redecoration and yield up provisions at lease end. Client confidential
Instructed to produce a Schedule of Condition, on an industrial unit comprising warehouse with ancillary offices, thereby limiting the repair, redecoration and yield up provisions at lease end. Client confidential
Instructed to produce a Schedule of Condition, on 3 interconnecting industrial units thereby limiting the Tenants exposure to dilapidations at the end of the Lease. Client confidential
Instructed by the new Tenant to produce a Schedule of Condition, in relation to the warehouse unit extending to approximately 930 m2 (10,000 sq. ft), limiting their repair, redecoration & yield up obligations under the terms of a fully repairing and insuring lease. Client confidential
Instructed by the Landlord to prepare a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations in respect of the retail warehouse unit, and undertaking negotiations with the Tenant enabling settlement of the claim. Client confidential
Instructed to prepare an Anticipated Dilapidations Report in respect of warehouse and office accommodation extending to around 3,600 m2 (38,950 sq. ft) on behalf of the occupier. Providing advice in relation to the client undertaking the dilapidations works prior to lease end. Client confidential
Instructed by the occupier to provide an Anticipated Dilapidations Report on warehouse premises extending to around 5,575m2 (60,000 sq. ft). This enabled the company to prepare for the future and make decisions in respect of their operations from the property. Client confidential
Instructed to prepare a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations in respect of the property comprising a warehouse and premises, and monitoring and signing off the dilapidations works subsequently undertaken by the Tenant, to the Landlords satisfaction. Client confidential
Instructed to prepare a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations in respect of a commercial nursery and premises, and then provide advice on negotiations with the Tenant enabling the client to secure full and final settlement of the matter. Client confidential
Before After Acting on behalf of a private individual, who required advice on designing and building his own industrial unit for the relocation of his manufacturing business, we have been involved from the early stages initially by providing a cost appraisal for the build, developing the project into a ‘design and build’ contract, managing all…
Initially instructed to provide a PPM report on the Grade II Listed Arcade which runs between Bridlesmith Gate and Fletcher Gate, and comprises, retail, office and student apartment, we were engaged to specify, tender and Contract Administer the external repair and refurbishment works on behalf of the Landlord. Client Confidential
Acting on behalf of a local business who required advice in relation to a potential relocation we have assisted by providing a Pre-acquisition report & costing advice in relation to proposed alterations, dilapidations advice on their existing property as well as providing support in negotiating a new letting. Client confidential
The last remaining original Boots factory building, located in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter, One Thorsbey Street is now occupied by a Not-for-profit organisation providing studio spaces, project space and art production facilities for its members and clients. We were instructed to undertake a Pre-acquisition Survey on behalf of the occupier.
Instructed by the College to prepare a 10yr term Programme of Planned Maintenance for all sites, to establish the condition of the properties & prioritise future maintenance costs. The properties ranged from Grade II listed traditional buildings in the centre of Nottingham, a 1970s CLASP school complex, a modern steel framed 6 storey property and…
Providing the College with detailed Condition reports across the whole estate, grading properties & providing priority ratings in terms of remedial repairs, over a 10 year period. Our reports were designed to be compatible with the clients FM system with all items being coded to enable extrapolation of the data in various formats providing an…
A grade II* listed mixed retail and apartment building standing on a corner plot in a prominent position on the main road into Newark. Appointed on behalf of the landlord to prepare a Planned Preventative Maintenance Report, reporting on the current condition of the building and identifying necessary repair and ongoing maintenance works over a…
UNIT 15, FLYING HORSE WALK, NOTTINGHAM Grade II Listed Retail property in Nottingham City Centre Acted on behalf of Landlord to prepare and issue a priced Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations and to contract administrate the dilapidation works. Competitive tenders in line with priced schedule and full costs recovered from outgoing tenant.
UNIT 9, DRAKESIDE COURT, SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Modern light industrial warehouse and office unit. Appointed by owner/occupier to design, procure and administrate mezzanine installation, fit out and refurbishment of recently acquired premises. Works included installation of new mezzanine floor and office accommodation, reconfiguration of existing internal space and full fit out, including introduction of new external…
MIDDLEMARCH OFFICE PARK, COVENTRY Office Park comprising 9 buildings set within an established Office Park located to the south east of Coventry City Centre. 95,000 sq ft. Purpose built. Appointed by prospective purchaser acquiring the investment freehold to inspect and prepare a Building Survey Report which included a report on condition, anticipated capital repair costs…
206 DERBY ROAD, NOTTINGHAM A purpose built office building close to Nottingham City Centre. Acted on behalf of landlord to prepare and issue a priced Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations, including co-ordinating input of specialist sub-consultants, as part of lease surrender.
BRIDLESMITH GATE, NOTTINGHAM Grade II listed 4-storey property and buildings comprising a Shopping Arcade in Nottingham City Centre. Instructed on behalf of the landlord to prepare a 10 year term. Programme of planned maintenance to establish service charge contributions.
EXCHANGE ARCADE, NOTTINGHAM A grade II listed mixed retail and office building forming part of the Council House and Exchange Arcade building in Nottingham City Centre. Appointed on behalf of the landlord to prepare a Planned Preventative Maintenance Report, reporting on the current condition of the building and identifying necessary repair and ongoing maintenance works…
REPAVING THE MALL WITHIN EXCHANGE ARCADE Existing York stone paving had already been turned and a phased approach was required to ensure the retail areas could remain open. Involved close liaison and negotiation with the planners, listed building officer and English Heritage with stone samples taken to identify the original quarry to source a similar…
KIMBERLEY SCHOOL, NEWDIGATE STREET, NOTTINGHAM The School was changing from State to Academy status and required a priced condition survey of the fabric outlining the condition, the necessary repairs and budgets. As a school it has a variety of period single storey buildings, 1960/70 modular clasp buildings and more recent specialist DT and Arts blocks.…
ARENA APARTMENTS, NOTTINGHAM Appointed by the residents association to investigate and report on water leaks and damage from a top floor apartment. The initial report was to identify if the leak was due to poor base build or as a result of a residents DIY. The responsible party was liable for the payment of a…
5 FRIAR GATE, DERBY A period property undergoing extensive refurbishment to provide a restaurant and bar over 3 floors. Appointed to compile a building reinstatement valuation for insurance purposes. A detailed survey was undertaken to schedule the listed and period parts of the property to enable a detail assessment to be made.
SPIRE WALK, CHESTERFIELD Investment acquisition of a multi occupied office building. A steel framed office building with brick feature panels, kingspan cladding built circa 2005.
BUSINESS ACQUISITION A financial company was looking to acquire a smaller High Street business comprising 12 properties based around Manchester, Birmingham and London. We inspected all properties and provided advice on the lease arrangements, current condition and ongoing liability so that liabilities could be fully assessed.
3-4 KAYES WALK, NOTTINGHAM A grade II period property in the Lace Market area of Nottingham. Appointed by the tenant to undertake the necessary repair and decoration works to comply with their Lease to enable the Lease break to come into effect in April 2012. Works comprised slate roof repairs, brick repairs, specialist timber repairs…
5 year old residential development beside Nottingham train station. A Pension fund was looking to acquire the freehold from receivers as an income stream to supplement their spread of assets. Significant defects were noted due to the property not being fully completed prior to the developer going into receivership. Problems included poor balcony fixings, loose…
UNIT 4G, BLENHEIM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NOTTINGHAM Investment acquisition of small industrial unit, fitted out by the tenant to provide extensive office and small warehouse accommodation. Built circa 2005, of steel frame portal frame construction with plasticised cladding with internal lining panel. Provided a pre acquisition survey and report and building reinstatement valuation.
UNIT 23 AND 24, MANNERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, REDDITCH Acquisition for owner occupation and comprises two units connected into one provided extensive office and warehouse accommodation. Steel frame construction with a flat roof with interim steel columns encased in concrete with steel cladding and felted flat roof, constructed circa 1970/80. Provided a pre acquisition survey and…
UNIT 3, ALCESTER Investment acquisition of an office and warehouse/industrial building. A two and three storey insitu concrete office building with a steel portal frame industrial unit. Currently let and fully occupied. Provided pre acquisition advice and report and organised and managed concrete testing.
UNIT 1 FULWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, J28 M1 Acquisition of a vacant industrial warehouse unit for occupation. Tenant looking to take a 10 year lease with a 2 year break option on a Full Repairing and Insuring basis. Advised the prospective tenant on the current condition and the required works to place the property back in…
PEGASUS HSE, PETERBOROUGH A modern office development under single occupancy with circa 100,000 sq ft of net lettable office accommodation. Appointed by a prospective purchaser acquiring the investment freehold to prepare a building survey report which included a report on condition, building reinstatement valuation and repair costs. Acquisition value circa £11,000,000
122 – 124 COLMORE ROW, BIRMINGHAM, B3 3AP Grade II * listed arts and crafts office building in Birmingham. Appointed to compile an anticipated dilapidations liability to help assist with a possible lease surrender. As a period property extensive liaison with the listed building officer was required. Anticipated liability £300,000
HIGH STREET, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK Leased retail unit with flat/maisonette over. Appointed by the Landlord to prepare and negotiate a terminal schedule of dilapidations for both the retail and residential units.
LOWER PARLIAMENT STREET, NOTTINGHAM Multi let period commercial property in the retail district of Nottingham City Centre. Appointed on behalf of landlord to prepare and negotiate a terminal schedule of dilapidations to the 1st floor office suite.
