Complex Engineering in Action: Progress on a Landlocked London Site
- Mark Weston (Director- Chartered Structural Engineer)
- Nov 7
- 1 min read
Following a recent site inspection in London, our team at JMS Engineers is pleased to report excellent progress on the steel frame for Phase 2 of this challenging urban development. Over 2 kilometres of steel have been successfully installed through a passageway no wider than a van - an impressive logistical achievement that reflects the determination and collaboration of everyone involved.
This project is a prime example of the complex structural engineering challenges that come with working in densely built-up areas. Hemmed in on all sides by Party Walls, the site also sits above a two-storey basement, with a Victorian sewer and mainline tube running beneath. Add to that a redesigned layout mid-construction, and you have a project that tests every aspect of design coordination, sequencing, and on-site problem-solving.
So, what’s made it a success so far? Teamwork.
From a client with the vision to see what’s possible, to a design team with the technical knowledge to make it happen, and a contractor with the tenacity to deliver - this has been a collaborative triumph.
Our thanks also go to SDS Steel Design for their contribution to the steelwork detailing and connection design, which has been crucial to delivering a safe, efficient, and buildable solution on such a restricted site.
At JMS Engineers, we’re proud to play our part in projects like this - where innovative engineering, careful coordination, and collaborative teamwork come together under pressure.
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