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Billie is promoted to Associate

Big congratulations to Billie Bonham – she’s been promoted to Associate. Billie joined us in August 2023 and so hasn’t
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MIPIM – Our first 24hrs

Our first 24hrs at our first ever MIPIM has been fantastic! We initially caught up on some emails – there
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International Women’s Day 2024

One of our core values here is ‘We all have a part to play’ – every member of our team
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RAAC Identification and Remediation CPD

Yesterday (8th February) the government announced it will remove all RAAC from affected schools and colleges through its School Rebuilding
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SD head to MIPIM

Mike and Andy, Directors and Co-Founders of SD, will be in Cannes from Tuesday 12th to Thursday 14th March. This is their
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Mike joins the IStructE Sustainability Panel 2024

Mike Davies, Director and Co-Founder of SD, has been selected to join The Institution of Structural Engineers Sustainability Panel 2024.
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December 2023 Promotions

Towards the end of last year a few team members received promotions and here’s a quick rundown: Alex O’Reilly and Sam Rogers both take
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Queensway House achieves Practical Completion

This is a very exciting announcement for us – Queensway House has achieved Practical Completion! We’re so happy for our
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Billie Bonham joins SD Engineers civils team

Give a warm welcome to our newest SD addition!
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AJ Awards shortlisted

We are thrilled to share that the Baitul Futuh Mosque designed by John McAslan + Partners has been shortlisted in
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Our team members are reaching new heights in their careers

This week, we are raising our glasses to our team members who have earned some well-deserved promotions! Firstly, congratulations to
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‘Homegrown’ has been shortlisted for the LFA Eco Home Pavilion competition

The brief, calling for innovative solutions to tackle the climate crisis in our domestic spaces, was truly exciting to work
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Sam Rogers is now a chartered structural engineer

Join us in congratulating Project Structural Engineer Sam Rogers on becoming a chartered structural engineer!  Passing this rigorous and challenging
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What are the challenges our industry is facing to get to Net Zero?

SD Director Mike Davies met with PLP Partner, Mark Kelly, to discuss the challenges our industry is facing to get to Net Zero
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What solutions are available to our industry to reach Net Zero?

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report was published last week and, with the construction industry being responsible
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Why Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) should be considered in urban planning

Good SuDS strategies can: Reduce the risk of flooding by slowing down and storing rainwater before it reaches existing drainage
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Designing for complex sites

When SD Civil Engineers joined the team redeveloping and refurbishing The Pressworks, a former jewellery factory in Birmingham, they had
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

We are chatting with SD Structural Engineer apprentice Eiana Cutamora about self-discipline and how to stay true to your passions.
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Chris Croft is now a chartered civil engineer

SD Principal Civil Engineer Chris Croft has passed the ICE Exam and he is now a chartered Civil Engineer  Chris became a
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Looking at reducing the embodied carbon of your next home design? Here are some things to consider.

As structural and civil engineers we have the knowledge and skillset to advise and guide homeowners wishing to make environmentally-conscious
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Airspace Developments

Over the last few years we’ve found more owners and developers have been looking to maximise the potential of their
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Mentoring the next generation

When we look back at why and how we decided to embark on a specific career path, most of us
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World Mental Health Day

Each member of our team is an important cog in what makes us SD. Our aim is to provide the
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SD Engineers Away Day

Imagine this: the thrill of adventure, the excitement of exploring a new city, and the joy of bonding with your
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Context matters

How we designed a sympathetic addition to Hawthorns School in Surrey Located in the historically significant Pendall Conservation Area in
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Graduate Career Hunters

If you are a Graduate Structural Engineer or Civil Engineer then we know you are currently going through the recruitment
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Carbon Counting at Queensway House

We’re currently working with AWW to repurpose and revitalise a derelict 1970s concrete framed office building, Queensway House in Stratford.