Thermal imaging inspections are a valuable tool during estate purchasing, providing detailed insights that go far beyond what the naked eye can see. Here’s a deeper look at how they…

So, how can thermal imaging help surveyors on commercial buildings? Thermal imaging can be incredibly beneficial for surveyors conducting inspections on behalf of clients looking to buy a new building,…

Thermal imaging can help reduce the need for working at height, which is one of the highest risk activities in many industries. Work at height is the biggest single cause…

Building defects can easily be located with thermal imaging surveys.  Thermal imaging allows for non-invasive inspections on all types of commercial buildings and is a valuable tool for aiding restoration…

Which Building Reg’s cover Sound Insulation Testing? So, which billings reg’s cover sound insulation testing in the UK? Approved Document E or Part E of the Building Regulations as its…

So, how do you go about choosing a good sound testing company. Sound insulation testing is a critical aspect of building construction and design. It ensures that your building meets…

So, what is sound testing for dwellings? well, its a common question we get asked my many customers. To summarise Sound insulation testing is a process that checks if a…

The importance of identifying electrical hot spots during infrared inspections cannot be overstated. Thermal imaging has been used in electrical system inspections since this technology was unveiled more than forty…

There are many issues that can be identified during infrared inspections on electrical systems, they are as follows: Electrical Hot Spots: Areas that are significantly hotter than their surroundings, indicating…

There are many items to consider when preparing for an electrical infrared inspection. The following article helps to explain how we (and our clients) need to prepare for a electrical…

The terminology used in the thermal imaging in building electrical systems can be quite extensive. To try and help we have written the following Electrical Thermal Imaging Glossary of Terms…

Many building managers may not be aware that an annual electrical thermal imaging survey is usually required to their buildings electrical systems, to comply with their insurance obligations. If the…

As the world shifts toward sustainable practices, the importance of energy-efficient buildings cannot be overstated, that’s where the Air Tightness Testing for Historic Buildings comes into its own. While new constructions…

So how do you Pass a Smoke Shaft Air Test? Passing a smoke shaft air test is crucial for ensuring the safety and compliance of building ventilation and fire control…

Smoke shafts systems are incredibly important to fire safety in high rise buildings and are one of the most important elements of a smoke control system; therefore, the air tightness…

There are many reasons why an airtight smoke shaft can help to save lives. Smoke shafts are an essential component of a building’s fire safety system, designed to extract smoke…

The importance of air tightness testing your smoke shaft to ensure it meets building regulation standards is incredibly important.  in simple terms an airtight smoke shaft can help to save…

Thermal imaging is an incredibly powerful tool for identifying air leakage on smoke shafts that have failed the air tightness test. Here is the survey methodology on how thermal imaging…

Blower door Smoke Leakage Testing is a very powerful tool to help find air leakage paths within smoke shafts that have failed the air tightness test. Here’s a quick testing methodology…

Another common question we get asked is what will be the cost of a smoke shaft air test? The cost of smoke shaft air testing can vary based on several factors,…

A very common questions we get asked is ‘what’s the duration of a typical smoke shaft air test‘. This is quite a difficult question to answer as it can vary…

There is a number of Smoke Shaft Air Testing Regulations and Standards for Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) smoke shafts. Here’s a summary of the main regulations and standards: Approved Documents:…

Preparing your smoke shaft for the air test When preparing and sealing a smoke shaft to pass an air test, there are several important factors to consider. Here is our…