One of the key issues for today’s commercial development is flexibility. Consequently, as well as expert engineering and building skills, we also need a keen commercial awareness.

At the commencement of a project we pay particular attention to the most suitable structural grid, foundation solution and support form appropriate to the development in question.

Sophisticated services and energy efficient cladding systems commonly have to be incorporated into the most efficient structural form. Site constraints such as adjoining buildings or the possible retention of existing structural elements can pose significant structural and constructional challenges.

All these issues, including architectural building elements, must be carefully considered, along with subjects such as sustainability etc and integrated at the design stage so we can minimise delay and disruption to ensure our final proposals are buildable.

Essential to the success of any project is the close relationship, understanding and co-operation of the client, their professional advisers and ultimately the contractor.