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< Back Bradford Royal Infirmary £22m Ward Block. The Bradford Royal Infirmary appointed BAM as the principle contractor of the works to deliver a £20m+ scheme in a tight environment to delivery a three storey ward block with a new critical care unit and on site parking. During construction, the site was betwixt live hospital buildings and it was critical the building could be constructed quickly and with minimal disruption to the surrounding buildings. The main structure consisted of a braced steelwork frame upon reinforced concrete footings, cast atop sandstone bedrock. NG Bailey the M&E contractor provided prefabricated service modules to reduce site works and expediate the installation. The project was completed in 2017 with minimal disruption to existing adjacent departments and is currently being used by new patients. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Medway Maritime Hospital £11.5m Emergency Department Building at Medway Maritime Hospital. Medway Maritime Hospital expanded its premises with a new emergency department building which opened its doors on 8th November 2018 to admit new patients, two years after construction began in 2016. The new building houses state of the art facilities which shall support the NHS trusts emergency department team to enable them to deliver the best care to their patients. The department building spans over three floors and cost a total of £11.5m to complete. The building formed part of a wider scheme which encompasses existing building refurbishment with an estimated total of £21m. The new emergency department houses seven new resuscitation bays, as well as dedicated bays for paediatric patients and rapid assessment. Furthermore, there are four ‘majors’ bays used to treat walk-ins and ambulance patients which brings to overall capacity of the department to 16 bays. SGL were responsible for the civil engineering design works of the new department building, including foundation design, drainage and superstructure. In tandem with the other responsible parties, SGL were able to deliver the design package on time and in a way which met the needs of the trust. SGL were also attentive on site during the construction phase to assist with site queries and concerns which ultimately led to the overall delivery of a successful project. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Lu's Place Cafe A New & Vibrant Venue Nestled in the Holme Valley. Lu’s Place is a new and vibrant venue located in the Holme Valley. SGL were appointed as the civil and structural designer for the project to develop a new multi-function venue on what was at the time a brown field site with a host of complex underlying challenges. Lu’s place its self forms one of three buildings on the site which were designed in house. The site is located on a hillside which had previously been levelled with made ground, with a steep embankment to the valley below. It was not possible to stabilise the ground by grading due to several trees on site with Tree Protection Orders (TPO’s). Various options of geotextile soil stabilisation were reviewed as well as soil nailing techniques and traditional retaining structures, although none were viable due to the complex site constraints. The solution came in the form of a ground beam inter-linked piled retaining wall which resulted in minimal environmental impact while providing stability to the site. Due to the challenging geotechnical conditions, ground beams & piles were used to form the foundations of the buildings. The superstructures were required to be two storey open plan buildings with the ability to be clad according to their clients’ needs with large uninterrupted openings for glazing, bifold doors and access. This design requirement was achieved by employing the use of efficient steelwork portal frames. Further geotechnical challenges existed in the form of contaminated land with VOC’s present. The risks of gaseous VOC contamination within the buildings was mitigated with the use of ventilation voids at foundation level, coupled with barrier membranes. These measures were coordinated with the Architect JG-D to ensure the visual appearance of the structures remained in keeping with the client’s expectations. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Blackburn Meadows Waste Water Treatment Works Waste Water Treatment Flocculation Tank Scraper Bridge Design. Blackburn Meadows wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is located in the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, UK. The WWTP was constructed on a 78 acre site which falls under the jurisdiction of Yorkshire Water. The site serves some 800,000 inhabitants of the cities of Sheffield and Rotherham. The plant was upgraded by a joint venture (JV) of AECOM and Galliford Try with a contract value of £49m. The scheme expanded the plant’s capacity to serve up to 830,000 people. Plant owner Yorkshire Water awarded the two contracts to the JV in April 2012. Worth in excess of £30m, the first enables the treatment plant to meet the requirements of the EU Freshwater Fish Directive (FDD). Worth around £19m, the second contract enables the plant to treat 21,000t of sludge annually, with integrated thickening and dewatering processes. The upgrades were completed in April 2016. During the upgrades, it was noted the scraper bridges within the sites flocculation tanks were suffering damage during prolonged operation. SGL were appointed to carry out structural inspections of the tanks to determine the probable cause of failure. SGL found the scraper bridges, which were constructed of long span steel truss sections were twisting under load, resulting in excessive deflection of the scraper arms and inadequate operation of the flocculation tanks. On closer inspection, it was found the scraper bridges had undergone permeant plastic deformation and repair was none-viable. SGL provided a new design for the 40m long scraper bridges which incorporated high torsional stiffness to resist the torsional stresses induced under load and minimise deflection of the scraper arms to ensure their correct and proper operation throughout their design life. By working closely with Yorkshire Water and the steelwork fabricator, the new scraper bridges were successfully installed and began operating successfully. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back GSK - Ware M2 Manufacturing Facility The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) M2 Facility at Ware is a 6,500 sqm steel-framed manufacturing extension featuring modular plant rooms and open-plan spaces. The project used Integrated Project Delivery, ensuring efficient, GMP-compliant, and space-optimised delivery on a constrained site. End Client: GlaxoSmithKline Architect: Simons Design Our Role As structural designer for the main building and modular laboratory spaces, we worked closely with Simons Design, the project’s architectural team, to deliver a robust and adaptable structural solution. Our scope also encompassed site drainage design to support the overall infrastructure of the facility. The design was developed with a focus on flexibility, ensuring the building could accommodate future changes in use while maintaining structural safety and compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. Project Highlights A key feature of the project was the use of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), a collaborative approach to contracting that aimed to streamline workflows and reduce project timelines. This methodology allowed for faster decision-making and close collaboration among all parties, facilitating quicker delivery. The design incorporated a partial offsite modular construction strategy, with the second-floor plant room assembled in 39 modules. This offsite fabrication allowed for the quicker assembly of complex building components, significantly reducing the on-site construction time and improving overall efficiency. The modular approach also played a crucial role in maximising the use of space on a constrained site. By carefully planning the design and utilising modular elements, the project team ensured that the facility could deliver the necessary operational capacity within the available land area, without compromising the building’s long-term adaptability. The modular structures are supported within the left hand side of the building shown in the 3D model below. 3D Structural Model of Primary Steelwork In addition, the primary steelwork structure was broken down into two fundamental sections as designed, whereby the rear portion forms a structurally independent braced frame. This allowed the steelwork fabricator (BSS) to safely erect the building in two key stages. Primary building structure during two stage construction Outcome The project successfully delivered a high-specification, GMP-compliant manufacturing facility, tailored to GlaxoSmithKline’s needs. The use of offsite modular construction, integrated delivery methods, and close collaboration between all design teams resulted in an efficient and timely project delivery. The facility is now operational, providing GSK with a flexible and reliable space to support its manufacturing activities. Photograph of completed facility This project demonstrates the effectiveness of modern construction techniques, such as offsite fabrication and integrated delivery models, in meeting the challenges posed by complex and constrained sites. It also showcases Shepherd Gilmour's ability to work closely with architects and other professionals to deliver projects that are both technically sound and adaptable to future needs. For more details, you can view the project brochure , or web article by NSC Publishing here . Project Gallery Previous Next

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< Back Structural Fire Design Rate £70/hr Contact Us Now About Fire design of structures ensures their safe predictable performance in the event of a foreseeable fire scenario. The level of fire design depends upon a number of factors and is often determined by carrying out a fire risk assessment. Typically, requirements are set out according to Eurocode with respect to time. Based on the requirements, a structural engineers first job is to determine the most suitable material and appropriate methods of fire protection to critical elements. The design is then undertaken according to the relevant parts of either EC2, 6 or 9. In the past, fire design was not always considered and this has resulted in terrible consequences such as the great fire of London in 1666 which resulted in the avoidable destruction of over 132,000 homes. More recently, examples of how serious the threat of fire can be to a building and its occupants are the Bradford City Stadium fire of 1985, the collapse of The World Trade Center Twin Towers in 2001 and Grenfell Tower in 2017. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Civil Infrastructure We routinely carry out design and inspection works on civil infrastructure, supporting clients & principle designers. A key part of our business is providing civil infrastructure design to clients and supporting large infrastructure projects throughout the UK and beyond. Whether it be waterways, waste management facilities, bridges or transport installations we are skilled and able to assist with your project. Our in house team of experts are skilled in the design of steelwork and reinforced concrete, including modern techniques used to increase the performance of these materials such as through means of composite action, post tensioning and cable staying. We have a wealth of experience across our company which allows us to deliver on infrastructure projects, whether that be as the principle designer or as a subcontractor delivering part of the overall scheme. In recent years we have actively played a role in the design of elements of HS2 as well as improvements to St Pancras station and design works for Yorkshire Water waste water treatment plants as well as many more. Previous Next

< Back Seismic Engineering Rate £80/hr Contact Us Now About Seismic Engineering is not often thought of as immediately relevant within the UK construction industry. However, Britain typically sees an earthquake of magnitude 4 or above which is considered significant on the Richter Scale approximately once every four years or less. As such, structures of high importance and sensitivity may be required to meet the design requirements of Eurocode 8 “Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance. General Rules, Seismic Actions and Rules for Buildings”. Such structures may include nuclear facilities, tunnels, bridges and sky scrapers to name a few. Seismic acceleration may be defined as the acceleration of the ground due to seismic activity, whereby the ground its self moves and accelerates. This movement can occur both laterally and vertically. The effects of bidirectional acceleration may also be additive as well as destructive. The effects of seismic acceleration can have devastating consequences to a structure which is not adequately designed to mitigate this. It can ultimately lead to complete collapse as was seen during the catastrophic events of the Christchurch Earthquake in 2011. Various methods exist to mitigate the risk of damage from a seismic event and it is the engineers responsibility to determine the most suitable system in combination with the clients requirements. Some examples are: Tuned Mass Dampers, Foundation Isolators, Plastic Hinges and Chevron Bracing as well as Hydraulic Dampers. Each one of these methods aims to mitigate the effects of seismic movement by nullifying the response of the structure, either via energy absorption through damping or altering the frequency response of the structure although these two methods are not mutually exclusive and are often used in combination to provide the most effective cost efficient solution. At SGL we are experienced in seismic design of structures both within and outside the UK. Our team are experienced designing on and offshore structures subject to seismic design loads. In addition to structures, SGL are also experienced in the seismic design of none structural items such as ME&P service support systems to ensure their safe and consistent operation during and following a seismic event in accordance with Section 4.3.5 of BS EN 1998-1:2004 +A1:2013. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Structural Monitoring Rate £70/hr Contact Us Now About Structural Monitoring is provided in order to monitor a suspected defect within a property or structure to determine whether or not the defect is static or progressive. An example of monitoring would be where cracking has been found in a property which is believed to be due to subsidence of the foundations. Subsidence is the movement of soil beneath a foundation which causes the structure above to move unexpectedly; subsidence can occur for a number of reasons and can often be very serious although this is not always the case. For the engineer to determine whether or not subsidence is ongoing and therefore likely to be more of a serious problem, monitoring can be used. It is useful to know whether subsidence is likely historic or ongoing as it can have serious implications on the scope of any remedial works which may be necessary to stabilise a property. Similarly, monitoring can be used to assess the crack propagation in concrete or steel when subject to dynamic or fatigue loading conditions. This may be useful particularly on older structures where the material grades and susceptibility to defects are not known with certainty. Project Gallery Previous Next

< Back Charlie White Senior Consultant Recent project experience includes a number of hospital development schemes including Bradford Royal Infirmary and Medway Maritime Hospital. Design of structural steelwork for a number of fabricators including work at STW & WTW plants and process plants, new office developments, nightclub and restaurant conversions, structural appraisals of public houses and design of conversion work, alterations to branches of Lloyds pharmacy and Costa Coffee. Work for ITV Yorkshire. Health Centres and retail development and design of preassembled plant rooms and service modules. charlie@shepherdgilmour.co.uk +441132451393