01
Home Alterations and Residential Structural Engineering
Structural advice and design for houses, extensions, loft conversions, internal alterations, removal of load-bearing walls and change-of-use projects.
- Who it is for
- Homeowners, self-builders, architects and small builders.
- Typical output
- Structural calculations and sketches or drawings suitable for Building Regulations, pricing and construction.
- · HOME EXTENSIONS
- · LOFT CONVERSIONS
- · LOAD-BEARING WALL ALTERATIONS
- · BUILDING REGULATION CALCULATIONS
02
Structural Design for New Buildings and Major Alterations
Structural design in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, developed around clear load paths, stability, foundations, buildability and efficient use of materials.
- Who it is for
- Architects, developers, contractors and end clients taking a project from concept to construction.
- Typical output
- Design calculations, structural arrangement drawings and technical information appropriate to the agreed project stage.
- · NEW-BUILD STRUCTURES
- · FOUNDATIONS
- · STABILITY
- · REINFORCED CONCRETE, STEEL, MASONRY, TIMBER
03
Structural Inspections, Surveys and Existing Buildings
Inspections, appraisals and feasibility advice for existing buildings and structures, investigating cracking, movement, deterioration and proposed alterations.
- Who it is for
- Homeowners, building owners, managing agents, purchasers and design teams working with existing structures.
- Typical output
- A written structural appraisal setting out findings and proportionate recommendations for repair, strengthening or further investigation.
This service is a structural inspection or appraisal of the matters agreed within the appointment and is not a full building survey unless expressly stated.
- · STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS AND APPRAISAL
- · CRACK AND MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT
- · EXISTING BUILDING APPRAISAL
- · REFURBISHMENT FEASIBILITY STUDIES, STRENGTHENING ASSESSMENTS AND REMEDIAL DESIGN
04
Commercial and Industrial Structural Engineering
Structural engineering for commercial buildings, industrial facilities and advanced manufacturing environments, including new frames, extensions, plant support and alterations to operational buildings.
- Who it is for
- Developers, contractors, manufacturers and industrial operators.
- Typical output
- Design calculations, structural arrangement drawings and coordination information for the wider project team.
- · PORTAL FRAMES
- · PLANT AND PROCESS SUPPORT STRUCTURES
- · MEZZANINES
- · ALTERATIONS TO OPERATIONAL BUILDINGS
05
Steelwork Connection Design
Design of structural steel connections, from simple shear connections through to moment and bracing connections, developed with fabrication and erection in mind.
- Who it is for
- Steelwork fabricators, contractors and design teams requiring specialist connection input.
- Typical output
- Connection design calculations and sketches for use by the fabricator's detailing team.
- · SIMPLE CONNECTIONS
- · MOMENT CONNECTIONS
- · BRACING CONNECTIONS
- · FABRICATION AND ERECTION INPUT
06
Temporary Works and Construction Engineering
Structural engineering support for the construction stage, including temporary stability, propping and sequencing of alterations to existing structures.
- Who it is for
- Contractors and clients undertaking demolition, alteration or phased construction works.
- Typical output
- Temporary works calculations and sketches, together with construction-stage engineering advice.
Temporary works responsibilities, design interfaces and any formal checking requirements will be defined within the agreed appointment.
- · PROPPING AND NEEDLING
- · TEMPORARY STABILITY
- · DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION SEQUENCING
- · CONSTRUCTION-STAGE SUPPORT
07
Independent Structural Design Checks
Independent technical review of structural designs, including design assurance and buildability review. Formal checking is undertaken where the scope and appointment are agreed in advance.
- Who it is for
- Clients, contractors and design teams requiring an independent view of a structural design.
- Typical output
- A written review setting out comments, queries and, where appointed, a formal check record.
- · INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL REVIEW
- · DESIGN ASSURANCE
- · BUILDABILITY AND CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW
- · CATEGORY 3 CHECKS (BY PRIOR AGREEMENT)
08
Structural Steelwork — Design to Installation
Structural steel supplied, fabricated, delivered and installed, with the member sizes, connections and bearings resolved by a Chartered Structural Engineer before anything is cut. Fabrication, protective treatment and site installation are coordinated through specialist fabrication and installation partners.
- Who it is for
- Homeowners, builders, contractors, developers and design teams who need the steel as well as the engineering.
- Typical output
- A written quotation covering supply, fabrication, protective treatment, delivery and, where requested, installation — together with the supporting structural information.
Fabrication, protective treatment, delivery and site installation are coordinated through specialist fabrication and installation partners under a written appointment. Quotations are issued on enquiry; no online purchasing is offered.
- · STEEL SUPPLY AND FABRICATION
- · CONNECTIONS AND BEARINGS
- · GALVANISING AND FIRE PROTECTION
- · DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION
