A substantial proportion of our existing infrastructure is ageing and will be going through some form of deterioration – most notably corrosion. Understanding corrosion, and corrosion rates, is necessary to ensure that the design of infrastructure we utilise every day, from buildings, bridges, and marine ports, is safe and fulfills its performance specifications. Corrosion rate…
A structural condition survey is a vital tool for informing and creating an effective concrete repair and corrosion management plan for deteriorating structures, whether it be a building, bridge or multi storey car park. There are many ways to restore and maintain these concrete structures, and choosing the right method is imperative from a financial…
There is no denying that older, historic buildings have a unique charm. On the surface, looking to buy an older building or property has a range of advantages: they’re usually in prime locations, they have distinct architectural features and, in the long-term, can result in being a smart structural investment. Older buildings do come with…
The word ‘resilience’ has two separate definitions – if used in a colloquial context you might be talking about someone’s capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape. Resilience is all about recovery, especially from hazardous situations. In recent years, ‘resilience’ has become a…