Radbrook Village

Radbrook Village

Projects

We are committed to providing our clients with innovative and timely solutions to their engineering needs, while delivering exceptional customer service.

Radbrook Village Residential Development, Shrewsbury

Thomas Consulting were selected as part of the design team for a significant development project comprising 126 premium residential properties and an assisted living complex.

Thomas Consulting were part of the design team tasked with transforming the former Shrewsbury College site into a thriving modern residential area, starting with pre-purchase due diligence (assessing drainage, ground, and master plan). Post-purchase, we designed the highway network, drainage systems (including permeable surfaces where possible), and adapted to diverse ground conditions while preserving valuable trees, ultimately shaping a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing community.

Our initial role focused on pre-purchase due diligence for the site encompassing conducting thorough investigations to assess the feasibility of the drainage connection options and potential ground conditions and providing input into the Master Planning of the site.

Following the successful purchase of the site, Thomas Consulting’s involvement expanded to include detailed design services, encompassing:

  • Highway Design: Designing the complete highway network to adoptable standards, including a mini-roundabout junction, to connect to Radbrook Road (A488).
  • Drainage Systems: Developing a comprehensive sustainable drainage system (SuDS), including separate designs for surface water (rainwater) and foul sewers (wastewater) to be adopted by Severn Trent, along with private drainage for the individual properties.
  • Sustainable Infrastructure: Implementing a variety of private road surfaces that allow for permeable paving where possible, promoting a more sustainable approach to drainage and reducing reliance on traditional piped systems.

The project presented unique challenges due to the diverse ground conditions, ranging from deep peat deposits to areas suitable for infiltration. Thomas Consulting’s expertise ensured that the design and construction was suitable for these variations, ensuring long-term stability and functionality.

The presence of valuable trees on the site was a key consideration which ultimately influenced the design of the main estate spine road. This curved road layout not only accommodates the existing trees, but also enhances the aesthetic appeal and creates a more pedestrian-friendly environment.

Through our comprehensive involvement, Thomas Consulting played a important role in the successful development of this project. Our expertise in due diligence, master planning, detailed design and sustainable infrastructure solutions ensured the project’s feasibility, functionality, and environmental sensitivity; Additionally, our commitment to preserving natural features contributed to a more harmonious and attractive development.

Nuclear Industry

Nuclear Industry

Projects

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Pictured: Sizewell, Leiston

Nuclear Industry

Thomas Consulting have provided Civil and Structural Engineering Services to the Nuclear Industry for over 24 years. Providing services in connection with 25 Statutory Reactor Outages across the EDF Energy Fleet. Work carried out includes the inspection and reporting upon the condition of existing structures including sea defence walls and marine structures such as piers and jetties.

A range of services have been provided to EDf Energy at the following nuclear power stations:

  • Heysham
  • Sizewell
  • Torness
  • Hartlepool

And for Magnox at:

  • Wylfa and Hunterston A Power Stations

Further work has been conducted for Westinghouse and other Nuclear clients.

We have completed a number of high QA Grade projects involving Seismic Qualification of new and existing structures involving complex 3D dynamic modelling using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Our staff include Chartered Engineers who are security vetted/ counter terrorist checked (CTC), DBS checked and site inducted to work in Nuclear Installations.

As engineers we have undertaken over 9000 steel beam assessments under Loler over the above nuclear stations.

Pier Head, Liverpool Docks

Pier Head, Liverpool Docks

Projects

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Pier Head, Liverpool Docks

Thomas Consulting’s structural engineers designed the structural steel frame for this challenging building. The structure incorporates Corus Bi-Steel lift shafts, providing lateral stability and enabling rapid construction of lift shafts and stairwells. F-Beam structural steel beams were used to achieve the long clear spans within the limited construction depth.

The building is clad with natural Portland Stone supported by the steel frame. Our structural engineers worked closely with project managers ISG to provide unique design details and ensure the structural steelwork was completed to programme.

The client was Mersey Travel and the project team was made up of Hamilton Architect, ISG Project Managers and Thomas Consulting as the Structural Design Engineers.

Total project value was around £10m.

Oakworth Homes, Nottingham

Oakworth Homes, Nottingham

Projects

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Oakworth Homes, Nottingham

A development of a range of high quality 3, 4 and 5 bedroom detached houses in the Bramcote area of Nottingham for Oakworth Homes. The houses have first floor terraces with many having additional structure to allow for heavy external hot tubs.

The houses have first floor terraces with many having additional structure to allow for heavy external hot tubs. The mono-pitch roofs all have considerable overhangs supporting bespoke brise soleil to shade the upper windows. The houses have first floor terraces with many having additional structure to allow for heavy external hot tubs. The mono-pitch roofs all have considerable overhangs supporting bespoke brise soleil to shade the upper windows.