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At dbstructural we don’t just engineer structures – we are a team of problem solvers, creatives and technicians. Collectively we engineer incredible spaces we’re proud to …
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Does it pay to get your engineering degree and then seek out your first job or are you better off gaining industry experience as you qualify? …
Residential
Foundations play a key part in a building’s structural integrity. Not only do they support the weight of a building, they also stabilise it against natural …
Residential
Recognising the signs of subsidence can help you to know if your property is simply settling or whether it has a more serious structural issue. Our …
Commercial
Structural design documents can be grouped into two categories, drawings and calculations. Both are equally important in ensuring a building’s ability to carry out its design …
Commercial
A structural load is a force, deformation, or acceleration applied to structural elements. A load causes stress, deformation and displacement in a structure. Structural analysis assesses …
Sustainability
Not all sustainable design decisions involve new technology or specialist materials. Sometimes, it’s about making the most of what’s already on site. That was the case …
Sustainability
Understanding insulated concrete formwork in sustainable building design Offering the chance to develop high-quality dwellings with a lifetime of low-running costs, insulated concrete formwork (ICF) is …