Structural design
Concept, preliminary and detailed design of buildings and infrastructure — including special structures across major materials and systems.
Our services
See it, solve it
Complimentary passions for architecture, arts and craftsmanship feed our primary passion for structural engineering — delivered by a synergistic group of specialist engineers and technicians.
Consulting services
Independent checks, value engineering, site advice and claim support — advisory that improves technical quality and cost outcomes.
BIM management
BIM design and simulation at preliminary, detailed and final phases — parametric modelling from 3D to 7D.
Structural design
Buildings, infrastructure & special structures
Full design capability for a variety of construction materials and techniques, backed by professional licences and insurance for the UK and European markets.
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Concept to detailed design
Concept, preliminary and detailed design of buildings and infrastructure projects, including special structures.
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Concrete structures
Reinforced, pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete structures — from slabs and frames to complex transfer systems.
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Steel & composite
Structural steel and steel-concrete composite structures, including moment frames, bracing and transfer trusses.
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Timber, glass & fabric
Timber structures, structural glass, cable nets and fabric structures — systems where architecture and engineering meet closely.
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Geotechnics & basements
Special foundations and geotechnical systems — deep basements and underground structures with careful ground-structure interaction.
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Existing structures
Assessment and strengthening of existing building construction — including residential refurbishment and change of use.
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Seismic, wind & natural hazards
Specialist seismic, wind and natural hazard engineering services for new and existing assets.
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Construction support
Design optimisation for constructability, safety coordination, risk management, works supervision, shop and as-built drawings, and technical testing upon completion.
Consulting services
Independent advice when it matters
Clients increasingly involve AVILAStudio to review engineering documentation, check national and international code compliance, and advise on technical and cost improvements — including site-related activities from construction planning to temporary works design, supervision and monitoring.
Feasibility & due diligence
Technical and economic feasibility studies, technical-economical due diligence and value engineering analyses.
Peer review & third-party check
Independent review of detailed and final design packages for quality, code compliance and constructability.
Tender & claim support
Support during tendering, dispute and claim resolution assistance, and design coordination during execution.
Monitoring & maintenance
Monitoring and assessment of existing structures, plus preparation of maintenance plans.
High-rise construction
Structural design and advisory for high-rise buildings, including stability systems and vertical load paths.
Temporary works
Temporary works design and erection-phase analysis — critical for complex refurbishment and tight programmes.
BIM management
BIM as philosophy, not just a model
Deep involvement in BIM as a design philosophy and as a tool for management and control of design, execution and maintenance — enhancing reliability and quality.
BIM design and simulation at preliminary, detailed and final design phases. BIM authoring and parametric modelling from 3D to 7D, including models developed from 2D information supplied by the client.
Licensed & insured
As an engineering practice and through our partnerships, we are legally allowed to provide and take full responsibility for design services in:
- United Kingdom — £1 Million Professional Indemnity cover
- European Union — €2 Million Professional Indemnity cover
Specialist consultancy is delivered through in-house expertise and long-lasting collaborations with recognised expert consultants.
Next step
Tell us about your project
Residential, retail, education or infrastructure — we scope the right service mix quickly.