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BlogDom Knight2021-11-15T11:47:00+00:00
  • rhys Skym opinion peice - silo mentalities
Lucy Lavers2022-05-12T09:50:26+00:00

Cooperative working – How silo mentalities create conflict

Lucy Lavers2022-05-12T09:50:26+00:00May 12th, 2022|

Silo mentalities, in the disciplines needed to complete a successful construction project, create an unnecessary [...]

Charlotte Martin2022-04-21T10:48:53+00:00

SWJ Consulting Ethos

Charlotte Martin2022-04-21T10:48:53+00:00April 21st, 2022|

In reaction to a comment from a contractor who said to SWJ that ‘We never [...]

  • We are recruiting for a Graduate Structural Engineer
Lucy Lavers2022-04-07T11:14:26+00:00

Graduate Engineer role at SWJ Consulting Ltd. Oxfordshire

Lucy Lavers2022-04-07T11:14:26+00:00April 6th, 2022|

Position: Graduate Engineer Position Type: Permanent Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Travel Required Yes (own car [...]

  • Oxford Standing with Ukraine
Charlotte Martin2022-03-30T13:34:55+00:00

Oxford Standing With Ukraine

Charlotte Martin2022-03-30T13:34:55+00:00March 30th, 2022|

A large steel sculpture to support Ukraine was erected on Broad Street, Oxford Dan Barton [...]

Charlotte Martin2022-03-14T11:55:34+00:00

Welcome to the team Christi

Charlotte Martin2022-03-14T11:55:34+00:00March 14th, 2022|

Christi joined SWJ Consulting in 2022 and has extensive experience with high-rise concrete buildings in [...]

Charlotte Martin2022-03-08T12:45:57+00:00

Women in Construction

Charlotte Martin2022-03-08T12:45:57+00:00March 8th, 2022|

Poonam Lad has worked with SWJ Consulting for over 4 years as a Revit Technician. [...]

Lucy Lavers2022-02-09T14:41:32+00:00

Two Stage Pour Foundations Explained

Lucy Lavers2022-02-09T14:41:32+00:00February 9th, 2022|

A two-stage pour foundation is essentially just that; where there are two different types of [...]

Lucy Lavers2022-02-09T14:36:12+00:00

An example of how SWJ Consulting enhances our client’s bids

Lucy Lavers2022-02-09T14:36:12+00:00February 9th, 2022|

As a marketing exercise, we have been asking our clients why they value working with [...]

Charlotte Martin2021-11-16T11:12:56+00:00

Hollie Saunders, Structural Engineer

Charlotte Martin2021-11-16T11:12:56+00:00November 16th, 2021|

Hollie is a recent Civil Engineering MEng graduate from the University of Bristol. Joining the [...]

  • Further Education Capital Transformation Fund
Charlotte Martin2022-01-20T14:30:20+00:00

Transforming Further Education in collaboration with SWJ Consulting

Charlotte Martin2022-01-20T14:30:20+00:00October 20th, 2021|

Click on image above to play video SWJ Consulting has worked with many educational establishments [...]

  • Work experience with SWJ Consulting
Charlotte Martin2021-09-20T07:41:58+00:00

Antonia’s Work Experience With SWJ Consulting

Charlotte Martin2021-09-20T07:41:58+00:00September 16th, 2021|

Antonia Sydelle Haar At SWJ Consulting we aim to put 100% into training new starters [...]

  • Transport Planner
Charlotte Martin2021-09-06T08:11:03+00:00

Transport Planning

Charlotte Martin2021-09-06T08:11:03+00:00September 6th, 2021|

How will new developments v’s post-covid homeworking affect road use and congestion? SWJ Consulting are [...]

  • A Year in the Industry
Charlotte Martin2021-08-25T15:10:35+00:00

A Year in the Industry

Charlotte Martin2021-08-25T15:10:35+00:00August 25th, 2021|

Matthew has been a part of the team at SWJ for 12 months as part [...]

  • Work experience with SWJ Consulting
Charlotte Martin2021-08-12T11:45:58+00:00

Work Experience With SWJ Consulting

Charlotte Martin2021-08-12T11:45:58+00:00August 12th, 2021|

Edward Jones is currently studying Civil Engineering at the University of Southampton and has been [...]

Charlotte Martin2021-07-28T08:30:25+00:00

Russell’s Opinion on Online Networking

Charlotte Martin2021-07-28T08:30:25+00:00July 28th, 2021|

Personally, I hate online business networking. It might just be me being grumpy, but I [...]

  • Do trees cause subsidence? 
Charlotte Martin2021-07-07T12:37:28+00:00

It’s not always the trees fault

Charlotte Martin2021-07-07T12:37:28+00:00July 7th, 2021|

Do trees cause subsidence?  We are often consulted or called in to look at homes [...]

  • Basement
Charlotte Martin2021-06-07T10:45:26+00:00

Can I build a basement to my house?

Charlotte Martin2021-06-07T10:45:26+00:00June 7th, 2021|

Considering the limited space we have for development in the UK and the stringent planning [...]

  • Steel Frame
Charlotte Martin2021-06-01T09:36:55+00:00

Value Engineering – Steel Frames

Charlotte Martin2021-06-01T09:36:55+00:00June 1st, 2021|

Saving money by choosing the most efficient steel frames for the job There are several [...]

Charlotte Martin2021-04-14T09:04:45+00:00

Welcome to the team Gary

Charlotte Martin2021-04-14T09:04:45+00:00April 14th, 2021|

Gary Chesher Associate Director Gary is a Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer who joined our [...]

Lucy Lavers2022-04-07T09:42:00+00:00

Senior Structural Engineer Role at SWJ Consulting Ltd. Witney, West Oxfordshire

Lucy Lavers2022-04-07T09:42:00+00:00February 17th, 2021|

Position: Senior Structural Engineer Travel Required: Yes Position type: Permanent Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Level/Salary Range: [...]

Charlotte Martin2021-01-28T08:59:08+00:00

Structural Engineering Services for Modular Homes (part 3)

Charlotte Martin2021-01-28T08:59:08+00:00January 28th, 2021|

Working with modular construction manufacturers We can add value to modular construction companies who are [...]

Charlotte Martin2021-01-19T09:53:00+00:00

Structural Engineering Services for Modular Homes (part 2)

Charlotte Martin2021-01-19T09:53:00+00:00January 19th, 2021|

Ancillary considerations for Modular Homes - above ground considerations Our experience with working with modular [...]

Charlotte Martin2021-01-11T10:50:35+00:00

Structural Engineering Services for Modular Homes (part 1)

Charlotte Martin2021-01-11T10:50:35+00:00January 11th, 2021|

Delivering foundations for Modular Homes - below ground considerations SWJ Consulting is based in Witney, [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-11-12T14:32:56+00:00

Value Engineering with Hybrid Construction

Charlotte Martin2020-11-12T14:32:56+00:00November 12th, 2020|

When are hybrid construction methods the best option to reduce costs and create the most [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-09-29T13:05:15+00:00

How the IStructE’s new plan of works supports SWJ Consulting’s process  

Charlotte Martin2020-09-29T13:05:15+00:00September 29th, 2020|

This month saw the publication of IStructE’s Plan of Work which complements RIBA’s Plan of Work, considered the UK model [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-09-10T12:50:28+00:00

Problems that will make your swimming pool more expensive

Charlotte Martin2020-09-10T12:50:28+00:00September 10th, 2020|

Building a swimming pool, whether indoor or outdoor is an expensive project but if you do not understand your ground [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-09-10T11:34:31+00:00

Welcome to the team Matthew

Charlotte Martin2020-09-10T11:34:31+00:00September 10th, 2020|

Matthew Brown Structural Technician Matthew joined our team at SWJ Consulting at the start of [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-09-08T11:10:33+00:00

Value Engineering: Avoiding Expensive Foundations

Charlotte Martin2020-09-08T11:10:33+00:00September 8th, 2020|

Value engineering is essentially about identifying and eliminating unnecessary cost while finding a solution that improves [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-09-02T09:41:57+00:00

What you are paying for when you work with SWJ Consulting

Charlotte Martin2020-09-02T09:41:57+00:00September 2nd, 2020|

Is our quote for your commercial project more expensive?   What you are paying for when you work with [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-08-19T08:01:43+00:00

Welcome to the team Bertan

Charlotte Martin2020-08-19T08:01:43+00:00August 19th, 2020|

Bertan Ates Structural Engineer Bertan has just recently graduated from Coventry University as a Civil [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-07-20T11:46:45+00:00

Residential quotes from SWJ Consulting, what exactly is included? 

Charlotte Martin2020-07-20T11:46:45+00:00July 20th, 2020|

Please don’t contact us to complete your home buyers survey, you need a Chartered Surveyor [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-07-13T11:02:58+00:00

Life working with SWJ – Poonam

Charlotte Martin2020-07-13T11:02:58+00:00July 13th, 2020|

Poonam Lad Structural Technician Poonam left a large multidisciplinary engineering firm to join SWJ in [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-07-07T15:29:32+00:00

Life working with SWJ – Tom

Charlotte Martin2020-07-07T15:29:32+00:00July 7th, 2020|

Tom Herbert Structural Engineer MEng (Hons) Tom joined SWJ in 2019 after completing a master’s [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-07-06T07:57:39+00:00

Why hire SWJ Consulting when you don’t know us?

Charlotte Martin2020-07-06T07:57:39+00:00July 1st, 2020|

SWJ Consulting is a relatively new Structural Engineering consultancy, based in Witney, Oxfordshire. We have [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-06-22T10:53:33+00:00

SWJ Consulting in-house reinforcement detailing

Charlotte Martin2020-06-22T10:53:33+00:00June 22nd, 2020|

Many companies send detailing work to external companies, either in the UK or abroad. But, as [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-06-17T09:37:42+00:00

Cheapest is not always best. Questions to ask of ‘competitive’ quotes in structural engineering and construction.

Charlotte Martin2020-06-17T09:37:42+00:00June 17th, 2020|

We have found in our industry that a cheaper price usually means a reduced scope of service, and with [...]

Lucy Lavers2022-02-01T14:07:08+00:00

SWJ’s Top Structural Warranty Providers 

Lucy Lavers2022-02-01T14:07:08+00:00May 26th, 2020|

A Structural Warranty is an insurance policy designed to protect funders and homeowners from latent structural defects that may [...]

Lucy Lavers2020-06-03T09:39:07+00:00

What’s a trial pit and why do I need one?

Lucy Lavers2020-06-03T09:39:07+00:00May 19th, 2020|

If you are considering an extension it might be necessary to have a trial pit [...]

Lucy Lavers2020-06-03T09:05:43+00:00

What happened to Gemma Design?

Lucy Lavers2020-06-03T09:05:43+00:00April 16th, 2020|

Rhys Skym, Sam Johnston and Russell Wrapson, the three Directors of SWJ consulting along with [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-04-01T13:21:35+00:00

Encouraging Excellence Through Failure

Charlotte Martin2020-04-01T13:21:35+00:00April 1st, 2020|

Rhys Skym – Managing Director. SWJ Consulting  SWJ is a relatively new company (28 months old) and has [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-03-10T10:04:42+00:00

The Importance of Communication in Structural Engineering

Charlotte Martin2020-03-10T10:04:42+00:00March 10th, 2020|

Rhys Skym, SWJ Consulting’s Managing Director is also an IStructE professional reviewer for the IStructE [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-02-26T12:01:22+00:00

Running the Carsington Water Trail Half Marathon

Charlotte Martin2020-02-26T12:01:22+00:00February 26th, 2020|

Tess Brooker – Assistant to the Directors. SWJ Consulting Tess’ role at SWJ Consulting is [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-02-06T14:56:41+00:00

Why an Alternative Tender Bid from SWJ Consulting results in huge savings

Charlotte Martin2020-02-06T14:56:41+00:00February 6th, 2020|

Why approach us for an Alternative Tender Bid? It is not only useful to have a second pair [...]

Charlotte Martin2020-02-04T15:58:29+00:00

Square pegs and round holes: The future of modular construction

Charlotte Martin2020-02-04T15:58:29+00:00February 4th, 2020|

Sam Johnston – Director. SWJ Consulting Ltd  Modular Homes and off-site construction are heralded daily as both the [...]

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:32:57+00:00

Entering business awards – SWJ in the spotlight

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:32:57+00:00May 21st, 2019|

SWJ is celebrating our second anniversary. What better time to reflect on the industry recognition [...]

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:33:52+00:00

The Snooty Mehmaan and insulated concrete formwork

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:33:52+00:00May 3rd, 2019|

The Snooty Mehmaan, Faringdon (formerly the Snooty Fox), is well known as a refined contemporary [...]

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:34:22+00:00

A bit about Poonam

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:34:22+00:00October 18th, 2018|

Poonam Lad is SWJ’s newest recruit as a structural engineering technician and first female employee. With [...]

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:31:29+00:00

The Risk of Brexit on UK Construction

SWJ Consulting2020-02-04T12:31:29+00:00May 3rd, 2018|

With less than one year until the UK leaves the European Union, do we have [...]

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