Developments
Developments
Our experience
dbstructural works closely with developers and architects to ensure structural and civil engineering excellence. Whether it’s an executive residential development, multi-storey apartment block or a retirement complex – we align with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met every step of the way.
– Take a look at some of our developments –
Darren and the team have been excellent over the past few years! They have helped us complete some high-end residential projects, and really enabled us to achieve the modern open plan spaces that the design demanded. Adam Deane | 3D Developments
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Developers, architects, project managers, contract administrators and commercial business owners wanting to construct steel-frame commercial units.
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We handle commercial projects across a range of sectors including care homes, retail, industrial and office blocks. Nothing is too far. If you have a project in mind, drop us a line and let’s chew it over together.
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Traditionally, structural engineers join a project at stage 4, but we’re big fans of getting them involved earlier. It just has so many benefits:
- Stages 0-1 (Strategic definition): here, the structural engineers can assess project viability and provide technical guidance.
- Stage 2 (Concept design): this is where structural engineers can spot cost savings and prevent structural surprises post-planning.
- Stage 3 (Spatial coordination): getting the structural engineers to advise and collaborate on the design is helpful for understanding structural options and solutions. They can produce the initial structural framing design and civils schematics.
- Stage 4 (Technical design): working on the final technical drawings with the architects and other consultants, the structural engineer can refine and perfect the details and cover all the connections and foundations that many engineers omit from their scope.
- Stage 5 (Manufacture and construction): at the end, structural engineers review contractor drawings and quickly address site queries to keep your project moving smoothly.
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Value engineering means finding the smartest, most cost-effective design solution without compromising on quality.
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We really do prefer to get involved early to avoid planning issues and optimise costs – we lead with value engineering wherever we can. But while we focus on budget-friendly solutions, we understand some clients would rather spend more to get those longed-for design features – and we are more than happy to oblige.
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The production of the drawings themselves are all subject to the specific project and its complexities whilst also factoring in a lead-in time to resource a project. The deliverables on a project can be advised on a case by case basis and we are always conscious to agree realistic deadlines and meet them.