Design4Structures

Earlier this year Trimble Tekla UK approached D4S to produce a case study, that would focus on the power of its software and how it enables us to maximise our integration of Engineering and Detailing in-house. You can watch the full edit here: https://lnkd.in/edswRPfH We discuss how we uniquely take greater responsibility during the design phase, which means our clients...whether that's the developer, contractor or manufacturer...can achieve more accurate planning of materials, timescales, cost and resource, with risk around decisions removed as far as possible. #tekla #teklastructures #trimbleconnect #collaboration #integration #structuralengineering #civilengineering

As 2024 comes to a close, our team had the privilege of making a donation to one of our local food banks - Telford Crisis Support, an initiative run entirely by volunteers. Together, we raised £300 to buy essential supplies, helping support families across Telford during the festive season. A big thank you to our incredible team, from across all locations, for their contributions and kindness - and a special thank you to the volunteers who are making a real difference within our community. To our partners, clients, and friends - thank you for being part of our journey this year. It’s been fantastic working alongside you to deliver so many great project outcomes. Wishing you all a restful break and looking forward to more of the same in 2025!

D4S Christmas Party 2024! This time last week we were kicking of our annual festive celebrations at The Mudlark, London. Good food, good drinks, more good drinks, a bit of bad Santa, party games, even more good drinks..... all enjoyed with the best team of people. #christmasparty #christmasparty2024 #goodtimes #team

Introducing Gustaf!   We're very happy to welcome Gustaf Granstrom-Steer as a new Associate Director, who joined the team at the end of November. With extensive experience from his previous roles at Ramboll and Heyne Tillet Steel, Gustaf is looking forward to contributing towards our continued growth.   In his new position, he will lead teams while playing a vital role in educating our clients and the wider industry on the immense value of fully-coordinated design processes and early engagement with structural engineers. His particular expertise in timber design, as well as a strong skill set for refurbishment and retrofit projects, will be a great asset to D4S and our partners.   Welcome aboard, Gustaf - we are all really looking forward to working with you 🙌 #structuralengineer #timber #retrofit #refurbishment

Who else has workplace Christmas traditions? One of ours is gingerbread! Every year, Kristyna, one of our talented structural engineers for offsite projects, shares beautifully decorated gingerbread with the entire team. It’s a tradition inspired by her Czech roots, and there’s always a ‘D4S’ branded biscuit with the year included. It’s a meaningful (and delicious!) gesture that brings everyone together. Thank you, Kristyna, for bringing a bit of festive cheer to the office each year! #christmas #workplacetraditions

Midlands news! As we continue to expand our structural engineering services across the Midlands, we’re very happy to welcome Edward Cheema to the D4S team! Joining us as a Senior Structural Engineer, Ed brings an impressive portfolio of expertise, including: > Structural steel design > Hybrid schemes and interface connection design > Refurbishment projects > Temporary works design > Civil engineering solutions With his knack for clear communication and a proven ability to build strong relationships, Ed has successfully delivered projects across a variety of sectors. Based in our Telford office, he will play a key role in collaborating with our teams of structural engineers, Revit and Tekla technicians, and construction engineers, to continue our success in streamlining projects for clients and partners. We’re excited to have Ed on board as we continue to grow and deliver innovative engineering solutions. Welcome to the team, Ed! 👏 #structuralengineer #Tekla #Revit #refurbprojects #structuraldesign

Early Collaboration and Decisive Leadership: A Q&A with David Glover, CEO for SPS Technology Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eAdyhQCt Background: We’ve been working closely with David and the SPS Technology team since 2023, when they were seeking a long-term partner to provide engineering and construction modelling services towards the innovative, manufacture and installation of its unique ‘sandwich-plate-system’.   The product has been utilised across many sectors, but has raised particular interest in the role it plays in the refurbishment and expansion of stadiums and arenas.   David has vast experience from across the entire construction industry and as CEO of SPST, is an advocate in the value of smart and decisive decision making, a fully collaborative team and detailed design taking place earlier in the project workflow – hear hear 🙌   “The detailed design phase is critical. Decisions need to be taken and schedules met. The answer lies in bringing the entire team, right through to the installers, into fully designing and detailing in the virtual environment rather than assuming problems will be solved on site, at the end.”   Within this article, David shares insight into how they are streamlining their workflows at SPS, through developing strong, transparent relationships with Design 4 Structures and all those involved in the innovation, design and manufacture of their product.

Did you know that Greece is where a huge part of our journey began? Eight years ago, at a desk in a bedroom in Trikala, our Director Elita Nteri started building the foundation for our Construction Engineering services, while Jonathan Lock was busy shaping the D4S brand in the UK. At the same time, Nikos Sidiras was further expanding our construction modelling team from Komotini. Today, the Greek teams have grown to include eight skilled construction engineers and technicians. Together, with the rest of the business, we’re delivering projects seamlessly across Greece, the UK, Italy — distance doesn’t hold us back! Our recent leadership team visit to Greece was filled with productivity, strategic planning, and, naturally, limitless hospitality, delicious food, and great company 👇 .

D4S appointment news! Design 4 Structures is working closely with Hill Group UK on multiple redevelopment schemes as part of the Cambridge Investment Partnership. The partnership which brings together Cambridge City Council and Hill Investment Partnerships was established in 2017, to address housing shortages across Cambridge. Aiming to deliver a minimum of 1,700 new homes within 10 years, one of the key areas of focus is Passivhaus accredited council homes. With our cross-discipline expertise we are providing infrastructure and structural design support between RIBA stages 2 and 5. Through early engagement we can inform, develop solutions and fully-coordinate a programme, that factors in building requirements whilst optimising the ongoing seamless delivery of housing.   🏠 Fanshawe Road Stages 2-5, infrastructure and structural design for 84 homes, consisting of apartment blocks and houses, plus Passivhaus standards to be achieved for a proportion of the development. Architect: Wincer Kievenaar Architects Limited MEP Consultant: Mendick Waring Limited   🏠 East Barnwell Phase 1 Stages 2-5, infrastructure and structural design, for a mixed-use development, featuring 120 sustainable council homes across 2 sites. Architect: Feilden+Mawson MEP Consultant: Mendick Waring Limited image credit: Cambridge Investment Partnership / BPTW #housing #cambridge #newhomes #communitydevelopment #structuralengineer

With contributions from our offsite engineering leads Adam Harkin and Alexander Kearney, today the BCSA - British Constructional Steelwork Association, officially launches the National Light-Gauge Steelwork Specification, which comes into effect in April 2025. Good to see progress being made around standardisation, clarification and a unified approach across industry. Great work as always from the team! 👏 Steel Construction Institute #NLSS #BCSA #LGSF #LSF #lightgauge #newhomes #socialhousing