From flood
risk assessments and building surveying to
different types of ground investigations, construction engineering firms offer
a wide range of services. Read on to determine if these solutions are required
for your development project.
When to Hire a Building Surveyor
Building surveyors are professionals who provide a thorough evaluation of
an existing property’s physical condition. A building survey may include
inspection of structural elements, foundation settlement, flood risk and fire
risk. Building surveys can help property owners understand the condition of
property, value of property, maintenance measures to be undertaken and remedial
steps to be undertaken.
When To Avail Flood Risk Investigation
Flood risk assessments may be required as part of the application process for
proposed developments that fall within designated flood zones. A comprehensive
flood risk assessment will carry information on flooding risk from all possible
flooding sources, consequences of flooding and include proposals for mitigating
flood risk. To reduce the possibility of an application getting rejected, it’s
best to let civil engineering consultants carry out a professional flood risk
assessment. These assessments may also be undertaken as part of a due diligence
process by home owners and property owners.
Purpose of Site Investigations
Site investigations are carried out to
understand the ground conditions that could impact the engineering and
environmental considerations of a proposed development project. Site
investigations help engineers understand various aspects such as material distribution
under the ground, physical properties of rock and soil, ground water conditions
and much more.
Site investigation services are useful for site appraisal and selection
purposes. They help civil engineers design safe, economic and durable solutions.
A wide variety of site investigation services are available including
topographical surveys, hazardous ground gases investigations, geo-environmental
investigations, geotechnical investigations and mining investigations.
If you think you need any of these
services for your development project, don’t hesitate to get in touch with one
of UK’s most trusted civil and structural engineering firm!
