Commercial and Industrial Buildings
We provide structural engineering services for new and existing commercial and industrial properties.
Projects may include offices, workshops, retail units, warehouses, factories, storage buildings and mixed-use developments.
Our services include:
- structural steel-frame design;
- foundations and ground-bearing slabs;
- reinforced concrete design;
- mezzanine floors;
- alterations to existing buildings;
- new openings and internal reconfiguration;
- plant supports and equipment bases;
- roof alterations;
- cladding support structures;
- retaining structures;
- assessment of existing structural capacity;
- remedial and strengthening works; and
- structural inspections and reports.
We can provide engineering input during feasibility, planning, building warrant, tender and construction stages.
Our aim is to provide robust, economical and buildable solutions that reflect the intended use of the building and the practical requirements of the contractor.
Agricultural and Rural Buildings
We provide structural design and advice for agricultural buildings and rural developments throughout Scotland.
Our work includes:
- agricultural sheds;
- livestock buildings;
- machinery and implement stores;
- grain and feed stores;
- workshops;
- general-purpose storage buildings;
- extensions to existing agricultural buildings;
- steel portal frames;
- timber structures;
- foundations;
- retaining walls;
- slurry and containment structures where appropriate; and
- alterations or repairs to existing rural buildings.
Agricultural projects often require practical solutions that are durable, economical and straightforward to construct.
We work with farmers, landowners, architects, steelwork contractors and specialist agricultural building suppliers.
We can also inspect existing agricultural buildings where there are concerns about movement, corrosion, impact damage, deterioration or proposed alterations.