GREEN ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE, ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR NOW

In recent weeks the costs of electricity and gas have soared, and further price increases are predicted for the autumn. What can be done to reduce energy consumption today? What are the best sources of clean and renewable energy for the future? Here are our thoughts...

CONDITION SURVEYS

If you are involved in the care and maintenance of buildings that form a school or academy, for example, then you may already be familiar with the value of condition surveys. This type of survey provides a detailed, objective snapshot of the condition of the fabric of...

ADAPTIVE REUSE OF BUILDINGS

Our urban landscapes are architecturally rich and their buildings contribute to the familiar and comforting structure of our towns and cities. Over recent years economic downturns and external events such as Brexit and COVID, have all impacted on the way in which...

HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS

At SDBF Building Consultancy, we are privileged to play our part in helping conserve a variety of historically important buildings in the region and here are some examples of recent heritage projects.   St James’ Church, Milton Abbas Historical background St...

BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE

The built environment is currently estimated to be responsible for around 40% of global carbon emissions. As practicing building surveyors and architectural designers, we are serious about our responsibility to embed sustainability considerations into the way we work....