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  • Don’t Park the Concrete Maintenance

    Don’t Park the Concrete Maintenance Introduction Residential and mixed-use developments often have underground car parks and it is important that these functional parts of the building are not pushed down the priority list when it comes to maintenance. In this article we will highlight some of the main defects associated with concrete car park. Typical

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  • CDM – Know Your Role

    CDM – Know Your Role If you are a Director of a flat management company or a ‘Right to Manage’ company, and are planning to undertake a major works project to your block, you are acting as the ‘Client’, one of the five key duty holders under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).

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  • The Importance of a Site Manager for Major Works Projects

    The Importance of a Site Manager for Major Works Projects Introduction In the current economic climate leaseholders are naturally looking to cut costs when undertaking major works. One area that is often questioned is the role of a full time Site Manager. In this article we discuss why omitting a site manager from a major

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  • Adapting Major Works Projects In The Current Climate

    Adapting Major Works Projects In The Current Climate Despite Government intervention, Covid19 continues to have a significant impact on construction and maintenance projects, however it is possible to keep projects moving. Leaseholders and Managing Agents will be wondering how exactly major works are going to continue safely, whilst complying with all the new and constantly

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  • Getting Window Replacement Schemes Right

    Getting Window Replacement Schemes Right The process of implementing and successfully delivering a window replacement scheme within a residential block can often be challenging. However, with consideration of key issues early on, the benefits can be significant. In this article we look at these key issues and how identifying them early can bring benefits to

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  • Gates and Railings – Do You Need Planning Consent?

    ilGates and Raings – Do You Need Planning Consent? Fiona Togher, Partner at Hamilton Darcey, provides some guidance around planning permission for the installation of gates and railings. Gates and railings are usually introduced to a property to improve security or to comply with safety regulations. At Hamilton Darcey LLP, we receive regular enquires for advice

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  • Considerations when involved in a project

    Whilst challenges lie ahead for the industry, this should provide a much-needed boost to our economy, which flourishes with clear thinking and political stability. This economic boost could result in a ‘green light’ for projects that had previously been put on hold. These projects may be, amongst others, leaseholder alterations, communal area refurbishment works or

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  • Consider the Services to Improve Your Service

    Consider the Services to Improve Your Service In previous articles, Hamilton Darcey have championed the implementation of Planned Maintenance Programmes (PMP) reports to effectively plan for building maintenance and to protect from future economic uncertainty and fluctuating markets. Including mechanical and electrical services in a PMP can sometimes be overlooked; in this article we’ll look

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  • Health and Safety Considerations beyond the obvious…instructing a contractor

    Health and Safety Considerations beyond the obvious…instructing a contractor Fiona Togher BSc (Hons) MRICS, Partner at at Hamilton Darcey looks at responsibilities and considerations when instructing a contractor. As a firm of Chartered Surveyors, the health and safety aspect of our day-to-day activities, sites, clients and our advice is a constant. We actively follow the RICS Guidance

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  • Flat Roofs – Typical Defects & How to Deal With Them

    Flat Roofs – Typical Defects & How to Deal With Them Flat roofs are roofs that have a pitch of typically 1-12.5 degrees, explains Toby Bowser, Partner at Chartered Building Surveyors Hamilton Darcey. Any more than this and the roof is considered a pitched roof. Flat roofs became more prominent after World War Two, due to them

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