Whilst the public are aware of dangers such as silicosis to industrial workers, they are largely in the dark about the dangerous dusts that accumulate in their own homes. Household dust can pose serious risks to home owners and families in addition to basement construction workers. Basement companies in London are not responsible for the dust – it is there …
Ghost stations and haunted tunnels
There are things workers really do not want to discover when they start excavating. When work was underway on the site of the old Liverpool Street Station, for example, as many as eight bodies per cubic metre of excavated clay were discovered. Workers creating a new entry for Bank tube station had a similar experience: where the ticket office now …
Going underground – why basements are so popular
Whatever you need to extend for, if you live in a city your options can be limited. You won’t want to lose any of your precious outdoor space to a conventional extension, and planning restrictions may prevent you from converting the loft. It’s no surprise then that many people are opting to extend downwards. This may mean converting an existing …
Flat-Pack Construction Could Solve Housing Crisis in the Capital
Earlier this month the Housing Implementation Taskforce was convened for its maiden meeting, signalling the start of the government’s latest attempt to tackle the lack of affordable accommodation across the UK. The Evening Standard reports that the existence of this group is a sign that politicians are beginning to think seriously about the housing crisis, which is most acutely felt …
Basement Venue Gets Audio Overhaul
London’s latest entertainment experience has just launched, with the newly created Studio 88 setting out to offer punters something a little different to the usual live music event, according to PSN Europe. Like many of the capital’s most iconic venues, it is built into the basement of a building on Whitcomb Street in the heart of the city’s entertainment district. …