Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Structural Engineering”
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 14, I did work experience …
Is warmer weather to blame for building deterioration? 2022 has seen unprecedented warmer weather, topping the temperature charts since records began. With temperatures of 40 degrees in some parts of the UK, our weather is only set to get hotter in the future, thanks to global warming and our lack of environmental care. The hot weather can be incredibly dangerous …
The Architectural industry has seen a considerable number of changes and advanced technologies over recent years that have impacted design trends and the construction industry. 2022 is set to be no different as we begin to welcome the normalcy of intelligent homes, get back to minimalist basics with industrial style living and look at the option of using our rooms …
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 …
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 …
There is no doubt about it, the Cricket World Cup, British Grand Prix, Wimbledon and Women’s World Cup Football provided thrilling entertainment in July. These great sporting events attract huge crowds, but what is the connection to structural engineering consulting? The answer is the sporting venues. With expansive capacity, it is vital that stadiums are built, expanded and maintained with …
Training and continued professional development are vital to any consultancy business where the principal product is the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the staff. As structural engineering consultants, it is particularly important that our team are fully up to speed with the latest innovations. RWA Consulting values the importance of fully understanding and communicating the very best design solutions for our …
The South East is forecast to experience growth that exceeds London during 2019. That is according to PwC’s latest UK Economic Outlook, which suggests an increase of 1.7% for the region, higher than the 1.6% predicted for London and the wider UK. Levels of education, employment, business start-ups, service industry and manufacturing output are strong in the South East. These …
