Foundation Depth on Kent Clay: Why 450mm Is Almost Never Enough Foundation design on shrinkable clay soils is governed by tree proximity, soil plasticity, and Building Regulation Part A. Here is what t... 24 Mar 2026 · Michael Swan
Barn Conversions in Kent: Structural Brickwork, Steelwork, and Heritage Converting an agricultural building into a home means working with existing fabric, often under planning constraints that dictate materia... 23 Mar 2026 · Michael Swan
Removing Load-Bearing Walls: Temporary Support, Steels, and Sequence Taking out a load-bearing wall is not demolition; it is a carefully sequenced structural operation with temporary props, a steel beam, an... 13 Mar 2026 · Michael Swan
Steel Beams in House Extensions: Specification, Padstones, and Bearing The structural engineer specifies the beam. The bricklayer builds everything that supports it, surrounds it, and conceals it. 9 Mar 2026 · Michael Swan
