Commercial Retail Unit Asda Express
The Home Engineers provided the Civil and Structural Design for this commercial development in Sutton Coldfield.
Project Overview
The Home Engineers provided the Civil and Structural Design for this commercial development in Sutton Coldfield. The steel frame structure will now be used as an Asda Express.
We worked closely with Concept Architectural Design and SEP Properties. We Provided a braced steel frame for the superstructure.
This then was designed to support the roof structure and to satisfy lateral stability requirements for the civil engineering design, external works design and section 278 design.
Commercial Retail Development
Concept Architectural Design (Architect), SEP Properties (Client/Developer), The Home Engineers (Civil & Structural)
Project Challenges
The project required a structural solution that provided strength and stability while accommodating the demands of a busy retail environment.
The steel frame had to be designed to support the roof structure and satisfy lateral stability requirements.
In addition, the civil engineering design needed to coordinate external works with highway requirements under Section 278, ensuring the development tied seamlessly into its setting.
The Solution
We designed a braced steel frame for the new retail unit, creating a robust superstructure capable of carrying the roof and resisting lateral forces. The frame was detailed to allow efficient construction and long-term durability.
Alongside the structural design, we developed the civil engineering package, including external works and Section 278 design.
This ensured the building could be integrated effectively with the site and surrounding infrastructure, providing safe access and compliance with local authority standards.
The Outcome
The project successfully delivered a new commercial retail unit now operating as an Asda Express.
The combination of a braced steel frame and carefully coordinated civil engineering works ensured that the development was not only structurally sound but also functionally integrated with its environment, contributing to the growth of the local retail offer.
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