by Jonathan Vine | 31 Mar, 2025 | News Posts, Uncategorised
From April 2025, businesses across England will be required to separate recyclable materials from general waste under new government legislation. This marks a significant step towards improving recycling rates and reducing landfill waste. But what does this mean for...
by Jonathan Vine | 13 Mar, 2025 | Building & Construction, News Posts, Project Management and Consulting
The Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future of Technical Expertise Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and building surveying is no exception. As a building surveying consultancy operating in the North West of England, we are...
by Jonathan Vine | 17 Feb, 2025 | Building & Construction, Stratus9
After reading a recent MODUS article by RICS we thought we would review our own approach to working from home from three perspectives. The business The experienced employee The new starter The shift towards remote working has transformed industries across the UK, and...
by Jonathan Vine | 10 Feb, 2025 | Building & Construction, Construction and Development, Financial Management and Funding, Project Management and Consulting, Project Management and Design
For academy schools and Trusts, effective use of the Department for Education’s (DfE) School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding is essential to maintaining and improving the learning environment. With limited budgets and increasing pressures on facilities, it is...
by Jonathan Vine | 23 Oct, 2024 | Building & Construction, Construction and Development, News Posts
Modular construction methods have been around for a very long time and as technologies and knowledge develop so do the quality of the buildings produced. Our Associate Director, Jonathan Vine has surveyed countless types of buildings over his career. This week he was...
by Jonathan Vine | 17 Oct, 2024 | Building & Construction, Educational Governance, Energy Efficiency, News Posts, Project Management and Consulting
From the perspective of a construction consultant delivering projects for schools, the recent suggested government review of the school maintenance funding system highlights important considerations for future projects. The current system, which provides maintenance...
by Stratus9 Consulting | 20 Dec, 2023 | Building & Construction, Environmental Health & Safety, Property Maintenance
In the world of property maintenance, small problems left unaddressed can often lead to significant challenges. A recent incident at STRATUS9 CONSULTING LTD serves as a prime example. One of our surveyors made an alarming discovery stemming from what seemed like a...
by Stratus9 Consulting | 28 Nov, 2023 | Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Project Management and Design
Just as the cold weather starts to grip Liverpool, a primary school in the city has received a significant upgrade to its heating system. Thanks to the expert coordination of STRATUS9 CONSULTING LTD and funding from the Department for Education’s CIF Funding,...
by Stratus9 Consulting | 24 Nov, 2023 | Project Management and Design
Exciting progress is being made on two significant flat roofing projects in Bolton, undertaken by STRATUS9 CONSULTING LTD. Not only are these projects set against the stunning backdrop of Belmont, but they also serve a crucial purpose in enhancing the educational...
by Stratus9 Consulting | 6 Oct, 2023 | Construction and Development, Project Management and Consulting
Understanding the planning application process can be daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the intricacies of property development. STRATUS9 CONSULTING LTD brings you a simplified, step-by-step guide to demystify this process, ensuring you’re...
