Engineering Insight, Guidance & Updates

Welcome to the Shepherd Gilmour blog, where we share practical engineering advice, project insights, regulatory guidance, and industry commentary. Whether you're a developer, architect, fabricator or homeowner, our articles aim to clarify complex topics, highlight key considerations, and support better decision-making across projects large and small.

Project Delivery & Innovation

Articles on workflows, BIM, digital tools, quality assurance, and process-driven insight.

Aerial view of modern cityscape in Leeds, UK of Whitehall Riverside Development, with tall buildings in varied colors, greenery, a river, and a small bridge. Busy urban setting, vibrant mood.

Project Spotlight: Whitehall Riverside, Leeds

A transformative £280m riverside development in Leeds, Whitehall Riverside features Build-to-Rent towers, Grade A offices, a hotel, and public realm spaces. Shepherd Gilmour provided structural design for bespoke aluminium balustrades and a striking steel feature stair—delivering precision detailing that supports the architectural vision.

FAÇADE ENGINEERING & MATERIALS

Jul 33 min read

Three project staff gathered around a laptop value engineering a project

The Hidden Cost of Design-Led Value Engineering: Why ‘Saving’ Early Can Cost You Later

Discover how design-led value engineering can reduce costs without compromising quality. Learn why involving structural engineers early helps avoid costly rework, delays, and design flaws. Shepherd Gilmour shares insight into smarter project delivery through collaborative, performance-driven design decisions.

PROJECT DELIVERY & INNOVATION

Jun 254 min read