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Journal · MJC / 2026

Notes from the practice.

Engineering judgement, written down. Project notes, sector observations, surveys of older homes, theatre upgrades, airport-retail thinking — and occasional house news.

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residential, Stockport
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Buying in Stockport: The Hidden Costs of ‘Character’ Homes

Is Stockport the new "Berlin of the North"? It’s certainly starting to feel like it. If you’ve been house-hunting in Greater Manchester lately, you’ve likely noticed a clear trend: smart money is heading to Stockport.

2 February 2026 · Structural Engineering

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  1. N° 002

    Levenshulme: Manchester’s Victorian Gem - Why Older Homes Need a Structural Inspection

    Structural Survey

    9 February 2026

  2. N° 003

    Why Rear Extensions in Manchester Fail Without Proper Structural Engineering

    Structural Engineering

    29 January 2026

  3. N° 004

    The Manchester Homebuyer’s Structural Confidence Checklist: What to Confirm Before You Commit

    Structural Survey

    22 January 2026

  4. N° 005

    Keeping Theatres Performance-Ready in 2026: A Structural Engineering Perspective

    Theatre

    7 January 2026

  5. N° 006

    All I Want for Christmas is a Structurally Sound Home: A Manchester Guide

    Structural Engineering

    25 November 2025

  6. N° 007

    The Structural Engineering Behind Christmas Lights: How Festive Displays Stay Safe and Secure

    Structural Engineering

    24 November 2025

  7. N° 008

    Autumn Newsletter 2025

    News

    29 October 2025

  8. N° 009

    Modernising Stage Rigging and Fly Towers: Structural Upgrades for West End Productions

    Structural Engineering

    15 October 2025

  9. N° 010

    MJ Consulting's Comprehensive Structural Design & Surveys for Manchester Homes

    Practice

    30 September 2025

  10. N° 011

    Structural Engineering at Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Aspire Executive Lounge

    Airport Retail

    16 September 2025

  11. N° 012

    Structural Inspections for Christmas Light Installations on Listed Buildings

    Structural Engineering

    4 September 2025

  12. N° 013

    Welcoming Wes and Francisco to MJC

    News

    10 July 2025

  13. N° 014

    MJ Consulting Engineers Joins the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)

    Theatre

    9 July 2025

  14. N° 015

    MJC’s approach to West End theatre signage

    Theatre

    9 July 2025

  15. N° 016

    How MJC played a key role in creating Guidance Note 20

    Theatre

    9 July 2025

  16. N° 017

    Sustainability Takes Flight: Green Structural Innovations in Airport Retail Design

    Airport Retail

    9 July 2025

  17. N° 018

    Building Resilient Airport Retail: Structural Solutions for Growth and Change

    Airport Retail

    9 July 2025

  18. N° 019

    Rebuilding the theatre industry with MJC

    Theatre

    31 July 2024

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