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When Should You Have a Building Survey?
Buying a property is a significant investment, so understanding its condition before you commit is important. Knowing when to get a building survey can help you make informed decisions during the buying process. A building survey provides an independent assessment of...
Commercial Solar PV
Our team took part in a CPD session on commercial solar PV, presented by Richard from UK Energi. The session explored the key considerations when assessing solar installations for existing commercial buildings. It highlighted why successful solar projects should start...
Focus Consulting Charity Golf Day Raises £7,617 for Parkinson’s UK
Focus Consulting was delighted to host its Charity Golf Day and BBQ on Thursday 10 September 2026 at The Dyke Golf Club in Brighton, bringing together clients, colleagues, friends and contacts from across the property and construction industry for a fantastic day of...
How Sunlight Affects Your Home: House Orientation Explained
When hunting for a new home, most buyers obsess over the postcode, the square footage, or the number of bedrooms. However, one detail can completely change your daily life, your energy bills, and even your mood: orientation. Which way your home faces dictates how...
Fire Safety – Flat Roof Compliance
At Focus Consulting Chartered Surveyors, we are committed to continuous professional development. Regular training helps our team stay up to date with the latest industry guidance, legislation and best practice. As part of this commitment, our team welcomed ICB...
Supporting the Next Generation of Building Surveyors
This month, Focus Consulting Chartered Surveyors welcomed Miles from Hurst College for a two-day building surveying work experience placement at our Brighton & Hove office. During his placement, Miles gained first-hand experience of the role of a building surveyor and...
External Flooring for Balconies & Roof Terraces
At Focus Consulting, continuous professional development is essential to maintaining the knowledge and expertise needed to support our clients. Our team took part in an insightful CPD session delivered by Wayne from Buzon UK Ltd on external flooring for balconies and...
Delivering Successful Construction Projects Through Effective Project Management and Contract Administration
Construction and refurbishment projects can be complex, with multiple contractors, tight programmes, rising costs, and ongoing compliance requirements to manage. Whether it is a commercial refurbishment, infrastructure upgrade, school improvement project, or...
A Health and Safety Guide for Site Inspections
Building surveys often involve accessing confined, elevated, and potentially hazardous areas. Therefore, health and safety is central to every inspection we undertake. At Focus Consulting, we follow the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Home Survey Standard....
Carbon neutral vs net zero?
As building surveyors, we see increasing interest in sustainability across the property sector. Building owners, investors, and occupiers are looking for ways to reduce environmental impact while improving the performance and resilience of their assets. However, the...
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