Specialisms
We have developed a portfolio of specialisms that help us solve our clients problems and build value on each and every project.
- Accessibility for all
- Advanced modelling
- BREEAM
- CEEQUAL
- Compliance and qualification
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Counterterrorism
- Due diligence
- EMC
- Factory of the Future
- Finite element analysis
- Geotechnical design
- HAZOP and other safety studies
- High containment HVAC
- Integrated laboratory planning
- Lean manufacturing
- Lighting design and visualisations
- Low carbon design
- Modularisation
- Power engineering
- Process intensification and continuous processing
- Project management
- Retrofitting
- Structural analysis
- SUDs
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Accessibility for all
Inclusive design creates a built environment which is functional, efficient and sustainable enabling everyone to participate in activities equally, independently with choice and dignity.
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- David Williamson Associate Director
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Advanced modelling
Getting to grips with what your project will look like is the best way to engage stakeholders. We do this quickly and cheaply, bringing your project to life.
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- David Rycroft Business Strategy Director
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BREEAM
Whether BREEAM is an aspiration or requirement we can help. From BREEAM assessment to designing for BREEAM excellence our experienced designers and engineers instinctively develop low carbon solutions and engage with teams to provide best value for money.
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- Robbie McKillop Associate - Mechanical
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CEEQUAL
An assessment and awards scheme for civil engineering scheme it promotes sustainability in public realm projects.
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- Andy Langley Associate Director - Civil and structural
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Compliance and qualification
Compliant and assured facilities are key to success. Getting you to production early is important to us and is addressed from the earliest stages of design. We integrate these needs into drawings and specifications to accelerate the process.
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- Keith Edgell Science and Technology
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Computational fluid dynamics
We have experts in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to ensure optimum flow and temperature gradients for all operational activities. From designing containment situations and pressurisation regimes for laboratories and process facilities to natural ventilation schemes for airports and schools our skills can reduce your ventilation costs.
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- Gavin Burt Associate Director - Mechanical
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Counterterrorism
As a government accredited consultant we reduce your risk and vulnerability. We apply innovative thinking and sophisticated engineering to risk control and mitigation, from containment to disaster recovery we design robust structures and develop recovery plans.
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- Andy Langley Associate Director - Civil and structural
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Due diligence
We make sure that all risks are recorded, interrogated and resolved. We have a good track record of developing other consultants’ concept designs to challenge, achieve and surpass our clients’ needs and aspirations.
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- David Williamson Associate Director
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EMC
Specialists review and set the strategy for your project to make sure all equipment works safely and to its full potential. We engage at the earliest stages to remove risk and vulnerability of all systems.
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- Dan Clark EMC Specialist
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Factory of the Future
Advanced manufacturing often requires advanced facilities. Our architects and building design teams consider people and material flows to ensure the factory provides the flexible space required by modern operations. Our complete energy solutions also integrate the facility to provide a sustainable design.
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- Adrian Reynolds Process and Manufacturing
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Finite element analysis
Used to examine and predict the impacts of stress on structures such as footfall, earthquakes and other dynamic loads. Linear and non-linear analysis effectively models the impacts on the design.
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- Andy Langley Associate Director - Civil and structural
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Geotechnical design
Our geotechnical engineers provide design services covering piling and crane platforms, slope stability analysis, dewatering schemes, interpretation of site investigation data and all aspects of foundation design.
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HAZOP and other safety studies
Many years of experience in HAZOP facilitation and management gives our staff a strong capability in keeping review teams focussed, identifying risk areas and finding appropriate mitigation solutions. Our capability moves beyond HAZOP to include SIL assessments and hazardous area classification (ATEX/DSEAR).
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- Mark Dickson UK North - Associate Director
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High containment HVAC
Laboratory areas need to be fully compliant both now and in the future. Our skilled engineers will provide you with resilient infrastructure, robust pressurisation systems at optimum air change rates and peace of mind.
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- Keith Edgell Science and Technology
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Integrated laboratory planning
By understanding your operations we provide holistic design solutions that make your laboratories safe, comfortable and ergonomically more effective.
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- David Downing Senior Architect
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Lean manufacturing
The Lean toolbox continues to expand as we understand more about eliminating the muda (waste) from production systems. Our consultants work with customers to identify the right tools for step change improvement. Unlike many lean consultants we then manage the change process and make sure our clients benefit from the results.
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- Adrian Reynolds Process and Manufacturing
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Lighting design and visualisations
A key element in a building’s effect on people, performance and beauty. Integrating lighting from the outset we save you money from base build to maintenance costs. From intuitive wayfinding to functional and ambient lighting we create engaging spaces which adapt and flex to your needs.
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- Peter Fordham Senior Lighting Designer
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Low carbon design
Our team provide you with quick analysis and accurate forecasting information, invaluable in planning your operation and maintenance budgets. Our trained assessors will maximise your investment in low carbon buildings and reduce energy costs through a combination of low energy solutions and efficient building fabrics.
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- Gavin Burt Associate Director - Mechanical
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Modularisation
The greatest benefits of modularisation are achieved where fast track construction benefits the operations. Improved quality control and greater programme predictability are coupled with improved logistics and greater clash detection through structural 3D modelling.
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- David Downing Senior Architect
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Power engineering
Engaging to understand your operations and risk profile we design high resilience systems to keep you functioning to your full potential. Analysing the availability of networks we address power quality maximisation including failure impact scenarios.
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- Alasdair MacIntosh Associate Director - Electrical
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Process intensification and continuous processing
Often referred to as the future of the chemical industry, process intensification has come a long way in recent years. Our experts work with customers to understand the needs of their processes and match this to the right equipment. We extend this thinking to integrate the business context with technical parameters to deliver a complete process solution.
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- Mark Dickson UK North - Associate Director
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Project management
Our technically aware people will deliver success by engaging and reporting to keep you fully informed with honesty and transparency.
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- Keith Edgell Science and Technology
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Retrofitting
Don’t move, improve. Legislative and economic challenges have pushed a new design focus to the forefront - improve your surroundings and reduce your energy use, we combine the two. Retrofitting is an efficient way to reduce your carbon footprint and re-energise your workforce through stimulating interiors.
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- Priti Gadani Associate Director
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Structural analysis
We use the latest computer-based analysis packages to model complex structures and ground engineering to identify risk, stability, hazard and phasing proposals.
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SUDs
Going beyond the standard consists of one or more water management and treatment systems in combination to manage surface water run off. Balancing the needs of local people and future management and land use are key facets of our designs.
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- Andy Langley Associate Director - Civil and structural
Sectors we work in
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Aviation and rail
Efficient, elegant designs are key to engage both passengers, operators and investors. Find out more
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Energy and waste
Combining expert process engineering with world class architecture - making new energy becomes beautiful as well as clever. Find out more
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Process and manufacturing
Keeping our customers ahead of the competition by combining engineering and creativity. Find out more
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Private and public
Adding value to our client's projects through enthusiasm, due diligence, affordable designs, buildable details and timely issue of information. Find out more
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Science and technology
We plan for operation from day one, delivering complex projects, environments and hierarchies. Find out more
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Utilities and infrastructure
Making support services and systems perform unobtrusively and to their maximum potential. Find out more