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Proud sponsors of an Elephant Pump in Africa   Here, at Cook Brown, we are aware that keeping our team hydrated will aid them to perform at their very best throughout the work day. As a result...

When Do You Need a Building Inspector? Building inspectors are important for safety, quality, and compliance. It’s therefore crucial to understand what a building inspector does, the perks of...

Introducing our Specialist Projects Team   Our Specialist Projects Team provide Building Regulations and Inspection support to duty-holders (Investors, Developers, Constructors, Fire Engineers...

What is Permitted Development in the UK? For most types of construction work in the UK, planning permission is required for the local authorities to manage and regulate different aspects of building...

Building inspections play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures, whether it’s a residential property, commercial building, or construction project. These inspections...

Get to know – Andy Wilkes (Associate Director)   Tell us about your experience, have you always been in Building Control, if not how did you get into it? “Not at all! My first job was as a...

Get to know – David Hartill (Operations Director)   Tell us about your experience, have you always been in Building Control, if not how did you get into it? “From secondary school days, I...

Get to know – Steve Lucking (Operations Director)   Tell us about your experience, have you always been in Building Control, if not how did you get into it? “From my teen years, I used to...

Get to know – Dave Allen (Building Control Director)   Tell us about your work experience, have you always been in Building Control, if not how did you get into it? “I started my career in...

Whether you’re building a new house or making important renovations to a building then you’ll need a completion certificate to confirm the building work has been done to the right standard. The...