Author Archives: Gail Williams
Upgrading Commercial Buildings for a Change of Use: Key Structural Considerations
As a structural engineering firm, one of the most common requests we receive from commercial [...]
Oct
Key Business Insights from John Staves at the SME Practice Conference
On October 10th, 2024, the prestigious SME Business Practice Conference took place at IStructE International [...]
Oct
Commercial Case Study: Workshop Extension, Reading, Berkshire
Project Overview Reading Borough Council sought to expand their vehicle workshops at Bennet Road, where [...]
Oct
Maximising Building Lifespan: How Structural Engineers Can Save You Money
As a commercial property owner or manager, your building is one of your most valuable [...]
Oct
Concrete Repairs
Concrete Repairs We work closely with Structural Repairs to ensure the highest standards in concrete [...]
Aug
The Future of Building Reinforcement: Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) and the Engineer’s Perspective
In the ever-evolving field of construction, one of the most promising advancements in building reinforcement [...]
Aug
Structural Safety in Spill Sites
The role of a structural engineer is crucial when carrying out a structural assessment on [...]
Aug
The Building Safety Act for Homeowners
The Building Safety Act is part of the building safety legislation produced in the wake [...]
Jun
The Building Safety Act – What Have We Learned So Far?
On Tuesday 21 May 2024 the Institution of Structural Engineers are hosting an interactive panel [...]
May
Removing A Loadbearing Wall – 4 Ways To Avoid Collapse!!
A recent report by CROSS- UK (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures) identified a potential disaster [...]
Apr
National Self Build and Renovation Centre
National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC) have you visited yet? Tucked away in Swindon, [...]
Apr
Understanding the Role of Structural Calculations in Construction
In the construction industry, precision and clarity are vital. However, a concerning trend has emerged [...]
Mar