SWJ Consulting

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to deliver more homes, schools, commercial buildings and public infrastructure in less time, with fewer skilled trades available and ever-decreasing budgets. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have emerged as one of the industry’s most effective solutions. By manufacturing large elements of a building off-site and assem...

Getting planning permission for a new isolated homes in a rural location has traditionally been one of the biggest challenges facing private developers. Paragraph 84 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) provides one of the few routes to achieving planning permission for ‘exceptional’ new homes in the countryside.

While the policy is often referred to simply...

Contemporary architecture increasingly uses large expanses of uninterrupted glazing including floor-to-ceiling windows, glazed corners, sliding glass walls and open-plan living spaces create bright, elegant homes that allows for a seamless continuation from indoors to outdoors.
However, removing large sections of traditional masonry fundamentally changes how a building ...

At SWJ Consulting, we regularly advise clients, developers, and architects on the most suitable ground floor systems whether that’s ground bearing or suspended floors, for both residential and commercial projects. The right solution can improve buildability, reduce costs, and minimise long-term movement issues within the structure.

The type of floor system we recommend...