Structural Engineering

Gifford structural engineers thrive on the creative challenges involved in the design of high-quality buildings. They combine art and science to create buildings that work commercially, socially and environmentally for clients and users.

Commercially in that they are buildable and economic; socially in that they are efficient and elegant and environmentally in that they are uncompromising and sustainable.

Our approach is based on:

• Clear communication
• Deep understanding of building issues
• Excellent relationships with stakeholders
• Holistic design principles crossing conventional discipline boundaries
• Passion for facilitating great architecture
• Respect for all team members
• Strong commercial awareness
• Technical ability

Capabilities include:

• Advanced analysis and geometry
• Assessment of existing structures
• Composite technology
• Concrete structures
• Façade enginering
• Glass structures
• Historic structures
• Lightweight and long span structures
• Materials engineering
• Pre-stressed concrete design
• Steel structures
• Structural dynamics and vibration
• Structural engineering design
• Timber structures