Plate Bearing Test Explained: What the Results Mean for Construction
A plate bearing test can produce pages of load readings, settlement figures and graphs, but the most important question for a contractor is much si…
Anchor Proof Testing vs Pull-Out Testing: What Is the Difference?
“Can you carry out a pull-out test on these anchors?” is one of the most common requests received on construction projects. The problem is that pul…
BS 8539 Anchor Testing: What Contractors Need to Know
Anchor testing is frequently requested late in a construction programme, often when a contractor needs evidence that installed fixings are suitable…
BS 1377-9:2025: What the New Plate Bearing Test Standard Means for UK Construction
BS 1377-9:2025 marks an important update for UK ground testing, site verification and construction compliance. For many site teams, the most famili…
Top London Construction Publications and News Websites to Follow in 2026
London has one of the most active and complex construction markets in the UK. Major commercial developments, infrastructure programmes, residential…
Structural Investigation Explained: Methods and Reporting
A structural investigation is a planned process used to establish how an existing building, structure or structural element was constructed, what c…