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Expert Engineering Solutions under One Roof

Firms that offer the construction industry a complete range of engineering services are in a lot of demand especially in the current economy. These days, prospective clients would rather use a single vendor to meet all their requirements than deal with multiple vendors. Alan Wood & Partners is one such firm and was established in the 1960s.With staff that have strong technical knowledge in every aspect of engineering with five offices all over England, we are ideal for an appointment to be the Principle Designer for any construction project you have in mind. Alan Wood & Partners can help you with everything from studying your concept and feasibility to planning your production. Here are some of the areas that we excel in:

Civil Engineering

Alan Wood & Partners have been helping to shape communities for the last 40 years. We understand how everything, from design and planning to management and delivery,musthave the community and client needs at the forefront. Our civil engineering services include: Drainage, Ground Investigations, Earthworks, Foundations, Housing, Marine Works, Road and Highways, Road Design Standards and Typographic surveys.

Structural Engineering

As structural engineers go, Alan Wood & Partners have some of the best on our team. All of their approaches are solution led and keeping in mind that the end goal is to develop an innovative and cost effective construction plan for their clients. With in-depth knowledge of construction materials and anything and everything pertaining to erecting a building, there is no type of building project that is a challenge for this team.

Building and Surveying

The building and surveying team at this firm is so varied and experienced that it can provide clients with accurate surveys and assessments across any category of building. They can also handle properties that range from a single defect to a multiple ones. Boundary wall disputes, structural surveys, contract administration, expert witness, disabled access, flood risk assessments, planning applications, sulphate attacks and project management are just some of the services that this experienced team of building surveyors can provide.

Geotechnical and Environmental

When it comes to ground engineering, Alan Wood & Partners is unrivaled in terms of expertise. We work with global clients to provide them with consultant services on any kind of site investigations. We have worked extensively on mining investigations, ground stability and even hazardous ground gas investigations.

Heritage

The heritage engineers here at Alan Wood & Partners are a highly specialized team. Their understanding of the value of historic assets is so ingrained in them that it is their second nature. We work closely with various conservation bodies across the UK to help preserve English heritage. We are experts in the area of listed building, conservation, sympathetic repair, refurbishment, maintenance and preservation. Our knowledge of current legislation, along with a deep understanding of the essence of historic buildings has led them to become the Principle Designer on various restoration projects like the Howsham Mill – North Yorkshire, The Rotunda Museum – Scarborough and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Wakefield.

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