PRESS RELEASE – ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY BRINGS TOTAL RAISED BY SUPERSTRUCTURES FOR LOCAL WOMEN’S SUPPORT CHARITY TO £14,500 Ipswich-based structural and civil engineering business Superstructures recently hosted its sixth annual golf event at Fynn Valley Golf Club in aid of the Talitha Koum charity based in Witnesham. The golf day was a sell-out … Continued
An Ipswich based Structural Engineer is celebrating after achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status from the Engineering Council just 5 years after leaving sixth form. 24-year-old Liam Swann joined structural engineering design business, Superstructures, in 2019 from One Sixth Form College in Ipswich. He was the company’s first Apprentice and whilst working in the business, he … Continued
Locally based structural engineering business, Superstructures, has extended its offering to its clients by adding an in-house civil engineering design capability to its portfolio of services. The move builds on the existing service offering made to its clients as an outsourced function and enables the business to now enter a new phase of growth, where … Continued
As a structural engineering graduate, Liam’s journey took an alternative path to the traditional university route. He pursued a degree apprenticeship at Superstructures, which allowed him to blend hands-on industry experience with academic learning. Liam believes degree apprenticeships are the ideal pathway to success for anyone considering entering the engineering world. Read on to find … Continued
Embodied carbon vs Operational Carbon – By Holly Peirson Graduate Structural Engineer. It has long been speculated that to limit our effect on climate change and thus, avoid reaching the ‘point of no return’ for protecting some regions and vulnerable ecosystems, we must collectively ensure that global warming does not exceed the pre-industrial average by … Continued
By Charlie Dando, Apprentice Structural Engineer, Superstructures The construction industry is on the precipice of a monumental change to design and build lower carbon buildings in alignment with NET Zero Targets. This will see the ‘standard’ practises used within construction today, challenged and changed in the ambition of reducing both the operational and embodied carbon … Continued
Tips and things to look out for when looking to appoint a structural engineer. When it comes to choosing a structural engineer, it’s all about finding a trustworthy professional who meets your specific needs. To achieve this, it’s essential to consider key factors to ensure you get top-notch service without breaking the bank. … Continued
It shouldn’t come as a complete surprise but generally around 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions can be linked to the built environment. The construction sector is also responsible for around 60% of total UK waste. These facts are part of our inspiration and drive to help the industry become more sustainable. When considering the … Continued
As Structural Engineers and designers we play a crucial role in designing and creating structures that are efficient, stable and where possible aesthetically pleasing. To excel in this field, we rely on a variety of tools and resources to ensure our projects meet the highest standards. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top six … Continued
Watched on by over 350 guests representing the county’s construction industry, the RIBA Suffolk Design and Craftsmanship Awards have been presented at the annual SJCC (Suffolk Joint Construction Committee) supper held at Trinity Park. The awards aim to recognise both the best architecture in the county and the Suffolk based teams who have delivered them, … Continued
