Category: Construction

November 21, 2023 All, Construction admin

The effects of high inflation on the construction industry

There can be no doubt that the volatility in inflation rates over the past couple of years has affected businesses across the nation and beyond and the construction industry is certainly no exception. With the disruption to supply chain caused by the pandemic still being felt, the energy crisis caused by the war in the […]

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November 15, 2023 All, Construction, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

Climate Change: A Shifting Landscape for Property Investment

The discourse around climate change has evolved from a distant concern to a pressing reality, significantly impacting industries across the board. Real estate is no exception, with property investors facing a changing landscape shaped by rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise. One fundamental shift is the increasing likelihood of physical damage to properties […]

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October 26, 2023 All, Construction, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Benefits of Material Reuse

The United Kingdom generates a massive 220 million tonnes of waste annually, with construction, demolition, and excavation contributing to over half of this total. In light of this, construction decisions are increasingly scrutinised for their carbon impact. This has given the industry the goal of achieving net-zero emissions, with the government giving 2050 as a […]

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September 1, 2023 All, Commercial Property, Construction, Residential Property, Thought Leadership, UK Property News admin

The Local and Global Benefits of Green Housing

In the midst of property market disruption, homes with high energy efficiency ratings and eco-friendly design aspects are holding their value, suggesting a green path toward a more stable future for homeowners and investors. With homebuyers of the immediate future showing unprecedented concern for environmental impact, the benefits of eco-friendly housing transcend individual investments, fostering […]

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July 17, 2023 All, Building Surveying, Construction admin

What Are the Benefits of Drones in Construction?

The use of drones in construction has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and for good reason. Drones are able to provide a range of benefits that can help improve safety, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the key advantages that drones can […]

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October 17, 2022 All, Building Surveying, Construction, Dilapidations, Residential Property, Rights of Light, Valuations admin

Shared experience is the backbone of AWH’s CPD training

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.” This is equally true in property, where building regulations and safety standards are consistently under review. As experts in property, our team of chartered surveyors and valuers are always on top of these changes, ensuring our clients get the very best service. At […]

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July 15, 2022 Building Surveying, Case Study, Construction admin

AWH identify major failure in Fire Safety at new build scheme

Thorough investigation saves client from possible £1m remedial works and possible loss of residents lives due to fire safety defects Having been approached by a client to perform a technical due diligence review, AWH uncovered serious deficiencies in Fire Safety aspects, ultimately saving the client from an estimated £1m in remedial works, had they completed […]

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June 8, 2022 All, Building Surveying, Construction, Residential Property admin

What is a Party Wall?

One of the things that is important to remember when you are planning on making changes to your property is whether the work will affect any adjoining properties. This is especially important if in the case of a Party Wall. As outlined on our service page, a Party Wall is any wall that links two […]

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June 1, 2022 Building Surveying, Case Study, Construction admin

AWH assists in complex construction project of period property

Careful planning and experienced industry knowledge save client over £1m in building costs. When a client needed help bringing the costs down for an extensive construction project being undertaken on an existing period property in central London, AWH was able to save them £1m in building costs, drawing on their extensive experience and contacts within […]

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May 16, 2022 All, Building Surveying, Construction, Residential Property, UK Property News, Valuations admin

EWS1 forms and how they affect the value of your property

If you have followed our blog for a while now, you will have seen our previous post around the cladding scandal and why it is affecting so many leaseholders across the country. Despite the Government’s proposed legislation to protect leaseholders from the costs associated with rectifying any identified fire safety issues in their block of […]

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