Understanding Impulse Radar Impulse radar services are adopted in the construction industry as a form of ground penetrating radar (GPR). In its simplest explanation this is a tool that is used to look under the surface of the ground that is non-destructive and does not require any type of excavation...
Foundation Integrity
Ensuring Pile Fitness for Purpose In a basic sense, piles are deep foundations and are made up of concrete or steel and shaped in long cylinders or columns. These piles inherently support a building. Within this subject there are various technicalities, such as type of pile, purpose, load variations and...
Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme Services (MBIS)
Overview of the Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme (MBIS) HOKLAS Mandatory Building Inspection Scheme Services (MBIS) are important to property owners who need professional support in ensuring a building standard is legally acceptable. These services involve an inspection by a Registered Inspector and, where required, prescribed repairs to be made by...
Building Condition Surveys
Focus on HOKLAS Building Condition Surveys Processes It is fairly apparent that the purpose of a survey of any kind is to look for any issues and to analyse the status of something. HOKLAS building condition surveys are undertaken to professionally state, or rather verify, what state a building or...
Building Components
The Importance of HOKLAS Building Components Testing In any construction project there is an in-built requirement to carry out structural testing as part of that process. An element of this procedure involves looking at individual materials and HOKLAS building components testing is an accredited way to examine and assess whether...