Building Regulations Principal Designer
We create safer buildings and add value to your property. The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) introduced the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) to enhance accountability, safety, and compliance in the design phase of building projects across England. Our expert team, comprising RICS chartered surveyors (MRICS) and Chartered Building Engineers (C. Build […]
Schedule of Condition
No property owner wants false claims made against them or be involved in lengthy legal disputes and face unexpected costs. A Schedule of Condition for commercial properties can save considerable time and costs by documenting the condition of a property at a specific point in time, sharing clear and impartial evidence. Our expert team can […]
Planned Maintenance
A proactive property owner, landlord, or facilities manager will want to head-off potential problems and extend the lifespan of their properties’ infrastructure. A Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, involving regularly scheduled inspections, testing, and maintenance activities, will help to achieve this. A PPM schedule provides numerous benefits: Cost savings: By regularly maintaining building systems and […]
Party Wall and Neighbourly Matters
Imagine if neighbouring properties sharing a party wall could just carry out building work completely unregulated. It would be chaos, especially in high-value, high-density urban environments where shared boundaries are the norm. That is why we have the UK Party Wall etc. Act 1996. The Party Wall Act was put in place to prevent homeowners […]
Licence for Alterations
Are you a tenant of a leasehold property wanting to make alterations to a building? You can’t just unilaterally make changes; you’ll need legal permission from the landlord or freeholder. If you don’t, you risk getting into an expensive legal dispute, being hit by financial penalties and having to reverse the work to reinstate it. […]
Feasibility / Viability Studies
Before making considerable investment in a construction project, it’s prudent to do everything you can to reduce risk by ensuring the project is legal, technically sound, financially viable and attractive to the market. That is why feasibility and viability studies are crucial. We conduct feasibility studies for prospective schemes and projects by assessing a variety […]
Expert Witness Services
Sometimes disputes involving properties arise, and when they become litigious, having expert witnesses on your side can make the difference between winning and losing your case. We have provided professional expert witness services for over two decades, supporting our clients through mediation and arbitration during dispute resolutions, as well as representing them in court. Disputes […]
Due Diligence Building Inspection
If you are considering purchasing or leasing a specific building, it pays to know precisely what you are getting into before any negotiations. Without due diligence, you could potentially be involved in a time consuming and ultimately very costly mistake. Technical Due Diligence Building Inspection – also known as a Pre-Acquisition Survey or Building Condition […]
Dilapidations
Dilapidations claims usually arise if a tenant breaches a repairing, reinstatement, redecoration, or statutory compliance obligation in their occupational lease. We have amassed an enviable track record in dealing with landlord dilapidations and tenant dilapidations across a variety of sectors including retail, office, industrial and logistics. Our national dilapidations team, formed of expert RICS-certified surveyors, […]
Defect Analysis / Building Pathology
Construction is constantly advancing with new and improved technologies, materials and techniques constantly being introduced. Not all buildings are perfect though. Defects and deterioration do occur irrespective of the age, type or use of the property. That is why our Defect Analysis and Building Pathology services co-exist. We have a wealth of experience in surveying […]
Heritage
Traditional buildings differ from modern ones in their methods and materials of construction. At Trident, we understand these differences. Your building doesn’t have to be listed to be loved, though. In fact, we provide the same level of quality and dedication to any heritage buildings across all sectors. Grade I, II or II* listed buildings […]
CDM Principal Designer
For over 25 years, we have helped clients with site-related health and safety issues and have been qualified as Principal Designers since CDM was first introduced in 2007. Our surveyors are registered with the Association for Project Safety, as well as RICS, and deliver a comprehensive package based on these practices. Construction design and management […]
Building Reinstatement Cost Assessment
Insurance is becoming an increasingly significant factor in the construction process. That is why accurately and regularly evaluating building reinstatement costs is key in preventing over and under-insurance. Our expert Building Reinstatement Cost Assessment (BRCA) service is rooted in a deep understanding of construction and strictly adheres to RICS Guidance Notes. We accurately assess and […]