Structural Engineering is not always considered by building designers and architects in their zeal for the perfect shape.
PGS is a part of BSC Consulting Engineers, hence all building design takes into account structural engineering requirements from the outset.
PGS designers work in-house with engineering staff to achieve rational, economic design.
Structural engineering literally lies at the foundations of all good building design. It is the role of the structural engineer to design the footings on which your building will be constructed.
Insufficient foundations can cost you dearly in the long run. Subsidence settlement or heave can reek havoc and are the subject of many horror stories.
To ensure the structural integrity of your building, soil sample cores are taken to determine the underlying ground structure and composition. In combination with the expected loads exerted by your building structure, this informs our engineering staff of the type and extent of the footings you require.
At PGS , we design with sufficient margin to assure the long life of your building, without being overly engineered.