2024 | Superstructures

My Journey Through a Structural Engineering Degree Apprenticeship: A Graduate Engineer’s Perspective

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

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

Implementing Sustainability Services into Superstructures

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

Structural Engineer – How to Choose

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

Going the extra mile in learning how to produce sustainable buildings

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