Value Engineering with Hybrid Construction
When are hybrid construction methods the best option to reduce costs and create the most [...]
How the IStructE’s new plan of works supports SWJ Consulting’s process
This month saw the publication of IStructE’s Plan of Work which complements RIBA’s Plan of Work, considered the UK model [...]
Problems that will make your swimming pool more expensive
Building a swimming pool, whether indoor or outdoor is an expensive project but if you do not understand your ground [...]
Welcome to the team Matthew
Matthew Brown Structural Technician Matthew joined our team at SWJ Consulting at the start of [...]
Value Engineering: Avoiding Expensive Foundations
Value engineering is essentially about identifying and eliminating unnecessary cost while finding a solution that improves [...]
What you are paying for when you work with SWJ Consulting
Is our quote for your commercial project more expensive? What you are paying for when you work with [...]
Welcome to the team Bertan
Bertan Ates Structural Engineer Bertan has just recently graduated from Coventry University as a Civil [...]
Residential quotes from SWJ Consulting, what exactly is included?
Please don’t contact us to complete your home buyers survey, you need a Chartered Surveyor [...]
Life working with SWJ – Poonam
Poonam Lad Structural Technician Poonam left a large multidisciplinary engineering firm to join SWJ in [...]
Life working with SWJ – Tom
Tom Herbert Structural Engineer MEng (Hons) Tom joined SWJ in 2019 after completing a master’s [...]
Why hire SWJ Consulting when you don’t know us?
SWJ Consulting is a relatively new Structural Engineering consultancy, based in Witney, Oxfordshire. We have [...]
SWJ Consulting in-house reinforcement detailing
Many companies send detailing work to external companies, either in the UK or abroad. But, as [...]
Cheapest is not always best. Questions to ask of ‘competitive’ quotes in structural engineering and construction.
We have found in our industry that a cheaper price usually means a reduced scope of service, and with [...]
SWJ’s 6 top Structural Warranty Providers
A Structural Warranty is an insurance policy designed to protect funders and homeowners from latent structural defects that may [...]
What’s a trial pit and why do I need one?
If you are considering an extension it might be necessary to have a trial pit [...]
What happened to Gemma Design?
Rhys Skym, Sam Johnston and Russell Wrapson, the three Directors of SWJ consulting along with [...]
Encouraging Excellence Through Failure
Rhys Skym – Managing Director. SWJ Consulting SWJ is a relatively new company (28 months old) and has [...]
The Importance of Communication in Structural Engineering
Rhys Skym, SWJ Consulting’s Managing Director is also an IStructE professional reviewer for the IStructE [...]
Running the Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon
Tess Brooker – Assistant to the Directors. SWJ Consulting Tess’ role at SWJ Consulting is [...]
Why an Alternative Tender Bid from SWJ Consulting results in huge savings
Why approach us for an Alternative Tender Bid? It is not only useful to have a second pair [...]
Square pegs and round holes: The future of modular construction
Sam Johnston – Director. SWJ Consulting Ltd Modular Homes and off-site construction are heralded daily as both the [...]
Senior structural engineer role at SWJ Consulting Ltd. Witney, West Oxfordshire
Position: Senior Structural Engineer Travel Required: Yes Position type: Permanent Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Level/Salary Range: [...]
Entering business awards – SWJ in the spotlight
SWJ is celebrating our second anniversary. What better time to reflect on the industry recognition [...]
The Snooty Mehmaan and insulated concrete formwork
The Snooty Mehmaan, Faringdon (formerly the Snooty Fox), is well known as a refined contemporary [...]