VT ENGINEERING

We provide a complete Architectural Metalwork service from initial design consultation to full Design & Engineering. We specialise in Architectural Metalwork for the Home & Garden, Industry, and construction sectors ranging from fire escape steel staircases, gates, handrail, cat ladders, platforms etc.

We provide professional services for small to medium size building types, from newly built to extension developments, our projects range from small domestic to major projects of framed and multi-storey design. Our design expertise encompasses all conventionally adopted materials using recognised and advanced techniques. We regularly design projects of reinforced concrete and steel framed construction, steel concrete and other composite construction, masonry, timber, structural aluminium and glass construction. Design and drawing is output using CAD facilities. We value highly and ensure development of a close working relationship with the client, Architect and other design professionals.

Foundation designs of the full spectrum of buildings and structures is undertaken including low rise to multi storey structures. We have expertise of foundation design of structures on difficult ground or with special design requirements. Investigation to have a proper understanding of the ground and foundation conditions, including those of adjacent buildings and structures, is crucial to enable proper and efficient foundation design. In addition to more straightforward conventional strip or pad foundation design more specialist foundation designs and analysis are undertaken. These include foundation immediate and long-term settlement analysis, bored and driven piled foundations, reinforced concrete ground beam, raft, deep and water retaining basement construction.

We provide professional services and have considerable experience in the refurbishment, loft conversion and extension of existing and historic buildings. Design should encompass measures to remedy current defects, strengthen the building as necessary for its proposed use and to encourage longevity with appropriate maintenance levels and procedures. These measures will typically include attention to the structural frame with strengthening and repair as necessary, control of dampness (from the ground, roof or enclosures), condensation, and corrosion of steel, concrete and material defects, building drainage and services and fire precautions.