Jane Walker 
PSL Engineers were appointed to complete an inspection report and remedial specification for a dangerous structure being monitored by the Health & Safety Executive. At short notice following an initial investigation we put together a detailed report with calculations, design risk assessment, suggested sequence of construction and methodology for purposes of HSE Approval and for … Read more
A six storey mansion block located within the Westminster Abbey & Parliament Square conservation area adjacent to Government offices in the heart of London. PSL Engineers were commissioned by a private client to complete an inspection and report for reported cracking to a four-bedroom flat located on the second floor of the block. The building … Read more
PSL were commissioned to complete the temporary works design for a two storey rear extension at short notice. Following an initial inspection it was clear that the proposed acrow propping would be insufficient due to the large storey heights. PSL Engineers then agreed and proposed an alternative support system using bespoke props over two storeys, … Read more
The existing residential property was a two storey five bedroom detached property located on a sloping site close to Loughton Brook. PSL Engineers were commissioned directly by the homeowner to consider options for maximizing proposed additional floor area at the rear. Working closely with the architect and client, proposals for a two storey steel frame … Read more
Extensive remodelling and enlargement of an existing two storey five bedroom detached property. Proposed works included the design and construction of a rear two storey steel sway frame with feature lightwell on to mass concrete pad foundations, and complex reconfiguration of the internal layouts.
A single storey rear extension and internal reconfiguration to an existing six bedroom residential property. Initial investigations were completed in advance of the main contract to ensure the existing structure was fully understood prior to starting the build. This then enabled the structural design to be fully coordinated with the architect and client, and for … Read more
The existing three storey building is a located within the town centre conservation area on Blackwellgate, and has been occupied by Goldsmiths Jewellers since 1778. The pair of original two storey bays above the shop front had suffered from severe lack of maintenance over the years, and had undergone significant downward movement, racking and distortion. … Read more
The existing three storey mid-terrace Edwardian building was in a very poor state of repair with significant bowing to the upper front elevation. PSL Engineers were commissioned to complete a full intrusive investigation to the front façade and to propose a strategy for reinstating the structural robustness to the front elevation. We also provided advice … Read more
The existing building is a two storey building with interior steel framing, exterior load bearing masonry, and concrete plus timber floors. The proposed works involved the conversion of the former Winston Churchill Public House in to a fully fitted out restaurant. This required the introduction of a substantial amount of heavy roof top mechanical plant … Read more
PSl Engineers were commissioned to complete a survey of the existing building, and to consider the impact of relocating the Jewish ritual bath or ‘Mikveh’ within the existing demise. Since the existing synagogue was located on the ground floor of a modern four storey building, with a 6m high retaining wall at the rear, the … Read more