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FAQs – Structural Calculations for Solar Panels
Can I fit solar panels to a roof myself? DIY solar panels are available, [...]
5 Reasons your basement might leak, and what to do about it
In this article we look at the different reasons why your basement [...]
Optimising Retail Warehousing: SWJ’s Engineering Excellence
Our most current retail warehousing project involves constructing a new retail [...]
What to do if your basement floods?
Basements are becoming increasingly popular, and we are often asked ‘Can I [...]
The Benefits of a Year in Industry – Structural Engineering
Matt Brown’s year in industry coincided with the pandemic and lockdown but [...]
Structural Engineering – Things They Don’t Teach You At University.
Matt Brown started with SWJ Consulting this September (2023) having completed his [...]
Navigating Foundation Challenges in Chalk Soils with Karst Features
Navigating Foundation Challenges in Chalk Soils with Karst Features The dynamic geology of [...]
The Challenges of Domestic Alterations & Refurbishments and How To Overcome Them
Parth Shah joined SWJ with a Master’s in Advanced Structural Engineering from Heriot-Watt [...]
Solar Panels for Car Dealerships
SWJ Consulting can complete the calculations for businesses looking to install solar panels [...]
Galvanized Steel: The Optimal Choice for Coastal Corrosion Protection
In regions like the South Coast, the challenges posed by coastal winds and [...]
Comparing Concrete Floors and Wooden Floors: A Pragmatic Approach
Our Red Gable project, is an exceptional and striking five-bedroom detached dwelling meticulously [...]
Canvas.io Review
Canva.io is 3D scanning software that allows us to capture details of a space [...]
What is building control? How does it fit into a project?
Building Control or Building Regulations Approval are standards that apply to all buildings to [...]
The benefits of a Structural Engineer Summer Placement in Oxfordshire
If you are at university studying to be a civil or structural engineer, why [...]
What to do if you have a crack in your wall
There are a few reasons cracks might appear on your walls and so we [...]
Realistic timescales for Structural Engineers
For Homeowners Domestic homeowners who come to us for drawings for an extension or [...]
Can I knock down a wall in my home – how can I tell if it’s load-bearing?
Removing walls to make homes more open-plan is becoming increasingly popular, but how do [...]
Can I build an extension over my garage?
Extending your home over an existing garage seems like an obvious way to increase [...]
Principal Structural Engineer Role at SWJ Consulting Ltd. Witney, West Oxfordshire
Position: Principal Structural Engineer Travel Required: Yes Position type: Permanent Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Level/Salary [...]
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 [...]
What is the difference between a site Investigation and a topographical survey?
A site investigation and a topographical survey are two distinct types of surveys that [...]
Why do I need a site Investigation for my basement?
What is a site investigation? A site investigation, sometimes called a ground investigation will [...]
Comparing different types of swimming pool construction
What is the best type of construction for a swimming pool? In this article, [...]
Can I build a swimming pool in my garden?
Despite the British weather, more and more people are asking us ‘can I build [...]
Benefits of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon
Director, Russell Wrapson explains the benefits of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, [...]
Why We Don’t Call It BIM Anymore
Director, Russell Wrapson explains why we don’t call it BIM anymore. We like digital [...]
The Problems of Ground Beams and the NHBC Standards
Ground beams supported by piles are a tried and tested foundation solution for the [...]
Networking conversations – what is the industry talking about?
Cost of materials and the challenges of recruitment - The dominant topics of conversation [...]
Why use Specialist Engineers such as Geotechnical Engineers?
SWJ engineers are structural engineers and like any profession, there are specialisms that individuals [...]
Do you need a Structural Engineer for a single-storey extension?
Although you no longer need planning permission you still need to meet the Building [...]
Cooperative working in structural engineering- How silo mentalities create conflict
Silo mentalities in structural engineering and the disciplines needed to complete a successful construction [...]
SWJ Consulting Ethos
In reaction to a comment from a contractor who said to SWJ that ‘We [...]
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 [...]
Welcome to the team Christi Jose
Christi Jose joined SWJ Consulting in 2022 and has extensive experience with high-rise concrete [...]
Women in Construction – Being a woman in structural engineering by Poonam Lad.
Poonam Lad is a woman who has worked in construction most of her working [...]
Two Stage Pour Foundations Explained
A two-stage pour foundation is essentially just that; where there are two different types of [...]
How SWJ Consulting, structural engineers, enhance client’s bids
As a marketing exercise, we have been asking our clients why they value working [...]
Substantially remodeling your home? Structural things to consider
What are the key things to consider if you want to substantially remodel your [...]
Hollie Saunders, Structural Engineer
Hollie is a recent Civil Engineering MEng graduate from the University of Bristol. Joining [...]
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 structural engineering work experience with SWJ Consulting
Antonia Sydelle Haar At SWJ Consulting we aim to put 100% into training new [...]
Transport Planning – what’s the future for Oxfordshire’s Roads?
How will new developments v’s post-covid homeworking affect road use and congestion? SWJ Consulting [...]
Structural Engineering. A Year in the Industry
Matthew has been a part of the team at SWJ for 12 months as [...]
Work Experience With SWJ Consulting
Edward Jones is currently studying Civil Engineering at the University of Southampton and has [...]
Will the relaxation of change of use planning mean a tide of substandard housing?
The government announced plans on the 21st of July to make larger permitted development [...]
Russell’s Opinion on Online Networking
Personally, I hate online business networking. It might just be me being grumpy, but I [...]
Subsidence: It’s not always the trees fault
Do trees cause subsidence? We are often consulted or called in to look at [...]