Composite flooring in a residential project – why not?
This post was originally published on this site SWJ Consulting is working with an architect on a private high-end residential build, with a basement, where…
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Retaining Wall Options for Basements
This post was originally published on this site When constructing a basement, one of the most critical design considerations is how to retain the surrounding…
Avoiding over-design because of trees – Arboricultural Surveys will save you money in the long run.
This post was originally published on this site Trees can have a drastic effect on buildings if their immediate and future impacts are not considered…
Structural Engineering for a more Sustainable Future – SWJ Consulting’s Alternative Energy Work
This post was originally published on this site SWJ Consulting Ltd, has offices in Witney (Oxfordshire) and Southampton and has steadily expanded its structural engineering…
Steel frame and flooring options
This post was originally published on this site Composite Concrete Floors Our favourite type of solution for a steel frame is a composite concrete floor,…
Avoiding Piled Foundations. Why they are needed and how we avoid them.
This post was originally published on this site Piled foundations are commonly given as the worst-case scenario and generally avoided because of the access, vehicles,…
The case of the 3-legged stool. Avoiding over-design in Structural Engineering.
This post was originally published on this site Believe it or not, less is sometimes more in Structural Engineering; the skill is in knowing when.…
Designing Efficient Mezzanines: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Adding Load
This post was originally published on this site We have been working with a fit-out contractor who take an existing building and turn it into…
What is an Arboricultural Survey and why do I need one?
This post was originally published on this site What’s an Arboricultural Survey and why do I need one? At SWJ Consulting, we often work with…
Loose Bar vs Mesh Reinforcement: Time, Material & Environmental Considerations
This post was originally published on this site When specifying reinforcement for concrete slabs, one of the most common questions we encounter is whether to…