Cooperative working – How silo mentalities create conflict
Silo mentalities, in the disciplines needed to complete a successful construction project, create an unnecessary [...]
SWJ Consulting Ethos
In reaction to a comment from a contractor who said to SWJ that ‘We never [...]
Graduate Engineer role at SWJ Consulting Ltd. Oxfordshire
Position: Graduate Engineer Position Type: Permanent Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Travel Required Yes (own car [...]
Oxford Standing With Ukraine
A large steel sculpture to support Ukraine was erected on Broad Street, Oxford Dan Barton [...]
Welcome to the team Christi
Christi joined SWJ Consulting in 2022 and has extensive experience with high-rise concrete buildings in [...]
Women in Construction
Poonam Lad has worked with SWJ Consulting for over 4 years as a Revit Technician. [...]
Two Stage Pour Foundations Explained
A two-stage pour foundation is essentially just that; where there are two different types of [...]
An example of how SWJ Consulting enhances our client’s bids
As a marketing exercise, we have been asking our clients why they value working with [...]
Hollie Saunders, Structural Engineer
Hollie is a recent Civil Engineering MEng graduate from the University of Bristol. Joining the [...]
Transforming Further Education in collaboration with SWJ Consulting
Click on image above to play video SWJ Consulting has worked with many educational establishments [...]
Antonia’s Work Experience With SWJ Consulting
Antonia Sydelle Haar At SWJ Consulting we aim to put 100% into training new starters [...]
Transport Planning
How will new developments v’s post-covid homeworking affect road use and congestion? SWJ Consulting are [...]
A Year in the Industry
Matthew has been a part of the team at SWJ for 12 months as part [...]
Work Experience With SWJ Consulting
Edward Jones is currently studying Civil Engineering at the University of Southampton and has been [...]
Russell’s Opinion on Online Networking
Personally, I hate online business networking. It might just be me being grumpy, but I [...]
It’s not always the trees fault
Do trees cause subsidence? We are often consulted or called in to look at homes [...]
Can I build a basement to my house?
Considering the limited space we have for development in the UK and the stringent planning [...]
Value Engineering – Steel Frames
Saving money by choosing the most efficient steel frames for the job There are several [...]
Welcome to the team Gary
Gary Chesher Associate Director Gary is a Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer who joined our [...]
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: [...]
Structural Engineering Services for Modular Homes (part 3)
Working with modular construction manufacturers We can add value to modular construction companies who are [...]
Structural Engineering Services for Modular Homes (part 2)
Ancillary considerations for Modular Homes - above ground considerations Our experience with working with modular [...]
Structural Engineering Services for Modular Homes (part 1)
Delivering foundations for Modular Homes - below ground considerations SWJ Consulting is based in Witney, [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
A bit about Poonam
Poonam Lad is SWJ’s newest recruit as a structural engineering technician and first female employee. With [...]
The Risk of Brexit on UK Construction
With less than one year until the UK leaves the European Union, do we have [...]