Let’s cut to the chase: extending your house can be a time consuming and disruptive affair. For weeks or months on end you must juggle living in a building site whilst maintaining a normal work/life balance. The process is even more of a challenge if you have small children. If you can […]
For most homeowners, space is king. When moving to a new house is not an option, people simply resort to major renovation work such as loft conversions and house extensions. Basement conversions are also growing in popularity in cities such as London, in spite of growing concerns and resistance from disgruntled neighbours. […]
At HLN, we’re passionate about good design especially when it comes to loft conversions. As we’ve mentioned before, a good quality loft conversion will not only provide you with additional living space, it will also increase the value of your home. In fact, recent research by Nationwide has stated that a loft […]
Way back, probably before you were born, the fireplace was an integral part of the home. A feature focal point, the fireplace was not only a source of warmth; it helped create a sense of ambience that the modern radiator is simply incapable of (imagine granddad, leaning up against the living room radiator, […]
1. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m a qualified architect with over 20 years of experience. I studied at Newcastle university for my degree then I relocated to Portsmouth Univeristy for my RIBA Part 2. Shortly after that I moved to London and worked there for a number of years, working […]
What would you do with £5,750: take the holiday of a lifetime; buy a pre-owned yacht; get a post-graduate degree? Well stop daydreaming! Because you just bought a house without getting a building survey and it’s going to cost you. That’s the reality for 20% of homebuyers who decide not to get […]
As with most industries, construction has evolved considerably over the years. From sustainable building practices to 3D modelling in building and engineering design, innovation abounds, driven by a need for smarter, more efficient working practices and structures that address the societal needs of the 21st century. Despite such radical changes in the way […]
For businesses small or large, accreditation and professional body memberships are of utmost importance, in terms of demonstrating an ongoing commitment to providing a competent, quality service. For the client, accreditation signify that an organisation has the necessary skills, competency and credibility to undertake a particular project or function. In light of […]
It should come as no surprise that as the global population grows, so does our need for natural resources and arable land to sustain life, not just for our generation but for generations to come. Since the publication of the Brundtland Report in 1987, the concept of sustainable development has been at the […]
In this blog, we explore health and safety in construction, in particular the biggest risks construction professionals face on site. Out with the old, in with the new… From large scale commercial developments to small domestic projects, construction related accidents occur every day. However, the reality is that most of these accidents can […]
