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Browse our insights below consisting of the latest News, Events, Blogs, Videos and Downloadable Resources, from our expert team at RAM Building Consultancy.

How RAM Building Consultancy Supports the School Estate Management Standards 2025

Introduction In April 2025, the UK Department for Education released the updated School Estate Man…

Project Management In Construction

What is Construction Project Management? The project manager’s goal is to monitor the project en…

CIF Outcome 2023/2024 – Another Record-Breaking Year!

CIF 23/24 Outcome Last week, the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) results were announced. CIF wi…

How to Choose the Best Construction Expert Witness

What Is an Expert Witness? An Expert Witness is a professional who has been called upon to hel…

Roof Asset Management Programme

What Is a Roof Asset Management Programme (RAMP) and What Are the Benefits? A Roof Asset Managem…

Good Estate Management (GEMS) for Schools

Having a Good Estate Management plan in place is critical for any school or educational establish…

NAMAT Approved Supplier

What is the National Association of Multi-Academy Trusts (NAMAT)? The National Association of Mu…

What Does a RICS Surveyor Do? Breaking Down the Role

RICS surveyors ensure that buildings are compliant with all industry regulations and standards. T…

HHSRS Inspections and Guidance

The HHSRS – or Housing Health and Safety Rating System - is a comprehensive risk assessment tool…

Why Are Damp and Mould Surveys Important?

Damp and mould can be an unwelcome problem in both commercial buildings and residential homes. To…

Commercial Leak Detection

RAM Building Consultancy are commercial leak detection specialists, using non-invasive leak detec…

Basement Leaks

Basement Leaks can come from several different sources. Indoor humidity can cause the water to seep…

Damp Surveys

Our Independent damp surveyors have carried out effective and professional damp surveys for all t…

Roofing Consultants

RAM Building Consultancy are a team of experienced roofing consultants who provide independent ad…

Drone Roof Inspections

A Drone Roof Inspection is a survey that is carried out by a CAA approved drone pilot to examine…

Construction Consultants

RAM Building Consultancy are specialist construction consultants, providing a range of constructi…

Tapered Roofing Service

While tapered insulation systems have an important role in the successful performance of the roof…

Building Envelope Consultants

As specialist Building Envelope Consultants, we carry out comprehensive Building Envelope Conditi…

Flooding and Roof Drainage

It is increasingly common to see reports like this making headlines in MSM. Whether you are a cl…

RAM are awarded accredited supplier status for NEPRO3 Framework

RAM Building Consultancy are delighted to announce that we have been awarded accredited supplier…

Estate Management – Q&A

Q: How can we make the most of our unoccupied buildings? A: Whilst at present It is still unlike…

Flame Free and Safe Roofing Specifications

Roofing Projects: The Fire Risk & Safe Roofing Specification How do educational establishmen…

Safe Roofing Specifications

What constitutes a safe roofing specification? RAM Building Consultancy are pleased to present o…

Shopping for Advice - The Brunswick Centre

Whilst still in the early stages of a planned, 18 month, major refurbishment programme of this ic…

5 methods of extending the life of your roof

As expert roofing and building envelope consultants, RAM Building Consultancy are ideally placed…

Cost of Flat Roof Repairs

Do you go to the ‘commonly’ and ‘incorrectly’ assumed ‘expensive’ roofing consultant? Or opt for…

Flat Roof Leak Solutions

Flat Roof Leaks can be a bane of many building owners. From damaged stock leading to serious dama…

De-Watering Cost Saving & Extract Entrapped Water

We all know the damage water trapped within a roof construction can cause. In most cases the only…

Flat Roof Leaks in Shopping Centre’s

The owners of shops and shopping centres have a clear responsibility to protect our health and sa…

RAAC Surveys

RAAC Surveys Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, also known as RAAC, is a steel-reinforced c…