Blog
Five minutes with… Amie Beacock, Assistant Surveyor
12/07/21
When and how did you decide to pursue a career in property surveying? I decided to get into surveying during the final year of my bachelor’s degree at Reading University. I realised I did not...
A country life - relocating to the countryside
05/07/21
For many people, the convenience of living in a city has been revealed to be a double-edged sword. If you take away the shops, the recreation and leisure, can work from home, and have to exercise from...
Forge Opens New Office in South Wales and Welcomes a New Director
28/06/21
We are delighted to announce the significant expansion of our business with the appointment of a new Director, Ed Merriman BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV, who will head up our new South Wales office.Ed is a Chartered...
Diversification – storage, the long and short of it
21/06/21
With increasing challenges facing farmers and landowners in the UK regarding land usage, it’s important to consider all the options available to you.If you have areas of hardstanding that are not...
Water conservation - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
14/06/21
While it may feel in the UK that we get nothing but rain, fresh water which is safe enough to drink is still a precious commodity. Considering ways to save water for your home and garden is not only...
Five minutes with… Dave Bates, Senior Building Surveyor
07/06/21
When and how did you decide to pursue a career in building surveying? I started out as a Carpenter and Joiner, leading to becoming a site foreman and then a site manager. Eventually I set up my own...