Structural Engineering

Alexander Associates has expertise in structural engineering covering all types of buildings including high specification laboratories, industrial and commercial structures, historic and residential buildings, large and small.

Our engineering specialists have a reputation for quality and efficiency and, as a result, are increasingly engaged from the outset in projects. We are committed to delivering leading-edge, integrated, and appropriate designs which meet the client’s needs.

Typical assignments include the structural design of newbuild projects on greenfield and brownfield sites, the structural appraisals of buildings, historic buildings refurbishment, and expert witness services.

We enhance our services with the latest computer analysis and design software which enables drawings to be prepared by our draughtsmen to the highest quality and transferred rapidly to our clients.

Geotechnical Engineering

Alexander Associates have a long tradition in investigating, assessing, and designing innovative foundation design and ground improvement solutions for both residential and commercial buildings. A significant component of our ground engineering work is advising insurance companies and claimants on subsidence issues and remedial solutions.

We work closely with the contaminated land specialists to ensure any intrusive investigative survey compliments and meets environmental risk assessment requirements ensuring that there is no requirement for duplication.

Civil Engineering

Alexander Associates’ Civil Engineering Division is expert at investigating the condition of existing engineering structures and designing modifications and new structures, as necessary.

We have extensive experience in dealing with regulatory bodies to attain relevant permissions and authorisations.

Typical work includes the following: 

• Road and track construction;
• Drainage design;
• Foul sewage treatment;
• Watercourse re-alignment;
• Flood defence assessment and condition surveys
• Flood risk assessment.