Civil and Structural Engineers
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 special architectural or historic interest. …
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 House Buyer Enquiries In January …
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 and reports to support the …
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, civil engineering consulting was used …
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 can be a benefit in …
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 the business is open and …
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 the word remains a top …
As providers of structural engineering services, we undertake site inspections to diagnose the root cause of problems. This include cracks in the walls, bowing brickwork and subsidence. We can then identify what needs to be done in order to restore the structural performance of the building. Many of the properties that we assess for remedial works were built between 1945 …
As local structural engineers, we are fully aware that fire is a highly destructive element. When a spark ignites, it can spread at unprecedented speed, destroying possessions, building structures and lives. As Structural Engineering Consultants, our company support clients with fire safety insight at the design stage and in on-going management. Construction Consultants One of our structural engineering services is …
Developers in the South East are facing many challenges in 2019. Government housebuilding targets, uncertainty about the impact of Brexit and construction skills shortages are all putting the pressure on developers. In addition, available land for development is limited and potential sites are increasingly likely to have flood or contamination risks. It has never been more important for civil engineers …
