For nearly five decades, GCR has been committed to providing clients with a premium engineering service that caters to their unique requirements. Our team of experienced and dedicated professionals excels in solving complex challenges within the realms of civil and structural engineering.
Structural Design
At GCR, we provide an array of structural engineering services to cater to diverse project requirements, including residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Our team of engineers & technicians are well-versed in the complexities of designing for new builds, extensions, and alterations.
We possess extensive experience in working with historic and timber-framed buildings, ensuring the preservation of their unique characteristics while incorporating modern engineering solutions. With GCR as your engineering partner, you can expect precise, efficient, and professional services tailored to your project’s specific needs.
Geotechnical Investigations & Foundation Design
GCR’s expertise in geotechnical investigations and foundation design plays a crucial role in successful structural design projects, as every structure relies on the effective transmission of loads to the ground. Our experience and knowledge of local ground conditions enable us to provide clients with preliminary advice on potential ground conditions and suitable foundation types. By utilising our near 5 decades of experience and local geological and soil maps, GCR ensures informed decision-making for both small and large-scale projects, ultimately enhancing the safety and longevity of your structures.
Structural Engineer’s Reports
GCR offers comprehensive Structural Engineer’s reports to address a range of scenarios and project requirements. Our reports commonly include point of sale evaluations for domestic and commercial buildings, where a surveyor or valuer has identified structural defects such as wall cracks or distortions that require expert analysis.
Additionally, we provide structural assessment reports that outline detailed recommendations to ensure compliance with Part A of the Building Regulations when a building’s usage undergoes a change, such as from agricultural to residential.
With GCR’s structural engineer’s reports, you can confidently proceed with your projects, knowing that all critical structural aspects have been thoroughly evaluated.
Drainage and SuDs
GCR have wide experience of all forms of Sustainable Drainage systems (SuDS) from the use of private and adoptable permeable paving to wet and dry swales, infiltration and detention ponds, the use of landscaping to convey and clean surface water.
If designed in from inception, SuDS schemes can offer a very economical drainage solution with added value and ecological benefits.
Transport Planning
GCR can provide an all-in-one pre-application Transport Planning service to assist developments in meeting requirements to promote and encourage the use of sustainable transport modes.
In consultation with the Local Highway Authority, we can prepare a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement to be submitted in support of a planning application, comprising an assessment of the likely trip generations of a development proposal and, where necessary, conduct a full assessment of the impact on the local highway network and design mitigation measures in conjunction with our Civil Engineering team.
GCR can also design bespoke Travel Plans to meet Local Authority approval and assist users of a development in making sustainable transport choices.