Innovations in Civil and Structural Engineering: Charting the Path for Future Developments
Civil and Structural Engineering In the ever-evolving civil and structural engineering sector, these professionals are the visionaries reshaping our environment. Their work ranges from designing beautiful and unique homes to essential town infrastructure, underpinning the progress of our landscapes. Civil and structural engineers not only construct our physical world but also conceptualise future developments that […]
An engineering company’s 2022 year in review
We caught up with our engineering company owner Rob Wallbank We had a great time catching up with Rob Wallbank, owner of RWA Consulting and Civil Engineer by trade. Check out some of our favourite answers from the head of our engineering company. How long have you been in the civil engineering industry, and what […]
RWA Consulting: An Interview with Rob
This month, RWA Consulting sits with its founder, Robert Wallbank, to discuss all things civil engineering, from how he found himself in the industry to how it has changed during his working life. How long have you been in the civil engineering industry, and what was your inspiration for joining the industry? When I was […]
Structural Engineers Advice on Buying Listed Buildings
Before you purchase a piece of history, it is important to understand the implications of owning a listed property. As specialists in structural surveys, renovation and structural alteration projects, RWA Consultants want to help you to make informed decisions. What is Listed Status? Listed status applies to buildings which have been identified as being of […]
Are Structural Surveys Necessary for Property Purchases?
Buying a house is likely to be the biggest purchase that you will ever make. It is such a significant investment, yet you only have a short viewing before making your decision. The location, space and style might tick your boxes, but structural surveys provide assurance that this is a good move. A Surge in […]
Structural and Civil Engineering Consulting as Lockdown is Lifted
Our usual civil engineering consulting involve regular site visits, but the situation changed in March. In a bid to keep our team and clients safe, we set up remote working systems. We are proud of the dedication shown by our structural engineers. They adapted quickly and continue to apply their engineering skills to drawings, calculations […]
Bridging Structural and Civil Engineering Consulting
When the 260m Albiano Bridge in Northern Italy collapsed in early April, the scene was dramatic. Fortunately, travel restrictions were in place due to the Coronavirus pandemic, so only two vehicles were crossing the bridge at the time. Two people were injured, yet the impact could have been far worse on this usually busy road, […]
Leading Examples of Steel Structure Design
Bricks, timber and concrete are all commonly used construction materials, but for many projects, isolated structural steel elements offer many advantages. But there is no need to stop there on smaller projects, if you think that steel frames are limited to warehouses, skyscrapers, bridges and agricultural buildings, think again. The versatility of independent steel frames […]
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
As the challenges associated with Coronavirus (Covid-19) continue to escalate, RWA Consulting assure you that we are taking COVID-19 extremely seriously. The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority and as such we are following all advice set out by government and the WHO. We also wanted to reassure you that as things stand […]
Structural and Civil Engineering Questions
As Engineering consultants, sustainability is a word that has always been widely used, yet the definition has changed. When our first team members were coming for their job interview, civil engineering questions on sustainability would have related to the longevity of civil engineering projects. This was largely dependent on structural integrity. Whilst this understanding of […]