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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

The Top 6 Tools Our Structural Engineers Rely On.

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

PRESS RELEASE – LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES CELEBRATE AWARD SUCCESS

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

Blog – Championing Efficiency in Design

By Darren Noller, Senior Structural Engineer, Superstructures “We now all recognize that we live in a world with limited resources and as a structural engineering business, we are very focused on ways in which we can reduce the use of carbon within our designs. With sustainability coming to the fore, the efficiency of a design … Continued

Simon Howes Receives Award For Structural Excellence

Chartered Structural Engineer, Simon Howes, has received a ‘Commendation Award for Structural Excellence’ for the role he played in the construction of the new Health and Wellbeing Building on the University of Suffolk campus in Ipswich. Simon, who works at structural engineering and design business, Superstructures, based in Queen Street in Ipswich, was recognised … Continued

Blog – Work Experience Can Be a Win-Win For Both Students and Businesses

By James Potter, Managing Director, Superstructures “it is undisputed that the construction industry is facing a tsunami of issues with regard to escalating costs, skills and material shortages. And here at Superstructures, we are no exception. However, we have found a way to address our difficulties around recruiting the right people, whilst at the same … Continued