Structural engineering is a creative profession that applies the science and art of structural analysis, design and implementation of infrastructure, commercial/industrial, residential development and leisure venues essential to modern society. As structural engineers we plan, design, construction, monitor and inspect, maintain, rehabilitate and preserve, demolish and dismantle structures taking into consideration technical, economic, environmental, aesthetic and social aspects. Structural engineering involves strength calculations and prepare drawings of structures to ensure that they are strong enough to withstand natural forces such as wind, waves and earthquakes, and loads imposed by the nature of its use, or following damage or deterioration. Our most common structures are buildings and bridges, although other structures such as tunnels, earth retaining structures, tanks and silos and mining and offshore structures.
Working in teams or individually as appropriate, we look at the way a structural framework such as a building, encompassing its beams, columns, platforms, etc interact and perform as a system. Through innovative use of both form and material new solutions are developed which promote safer, more environmentally friendly buildings and structures.
