Whilst the idea of converting barns and other similar structures to form residential dwellings is not new, the process gained popularity during the second half of the 20th century before slowly falling out of favour as planning laws were tightened.  However, since 2014, planning restrictions have eased and barn conversion type projects often now fall.. read more →

Asbestos use in the UK declined steeply from the 1970s, with all asbestos products outlawed from 1999.  However, the legacy of past asbestos use in industry and construction continues, and according to HSE, asbestos is by far the largest work-related hazard.  In this context, this serious hazard is being tackled by specific legislation through the.. read more →

                On 21 September 2014, staff members from Crossfield Consulting, together with partners and friends, took part in the Rotary Club of Warwick Avon’s first Charity Dragon Boat Event in aid of Myton Hospice. Myton Hospice is a Coventry and Warwickshire based charity that aims to provide high.. read more →

The last twelve months or so has seen a number of new additions to the Crossfield Consulting team and some notable staff professional qualifications. Samantha Cooper joined us as a graduate engineer at the start of 2014 and Gerallt Hughes has recently started in the same role.  We also welcome Martina Young, who has seven.. read more →

No, we haven’t discovered the name of a new droid in the forthcoming Star Wars Episode VII. C4SLs are Category 4 Screening Levels and they arose out of the Department for Environment, Farms and Rural Affairs (Defra) revision of the Statutory Guidance for Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act (1990).  The revision identified a.. read more →

Times still appear to be uncertain with the terms “austerity” and “triple-dip recession” cropping up at regular intervals in news reports. It is natural that, within the construction industry, companies are seeking out the best value and looking to reduce costs to improve the profitability of new developments. Care does need to be taken, however,.. read more →

Crossfield Consulting welcomes Charlie Alwyn-Abbasi, who has joined us as a graduate engineer. He graduated from Plymouth University with a degree in Applied Geology and his degree has included various aspects of engineering geology that are relevant to the services we offer. As our longer-term Clients are probably aware, Crossfield Consulting has recruited a number.. read more →