Sep 29, 2023 | Capability & Credentials
Earlier this month, Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) became front-page news as the Government advised the immediate closure of some school buildings due to safety concerns, and until remediation works were completed. The latest government data reveals a...
Mar 23, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power
New data centres are opening at a furious pace, and one thing they all have in common is the need for secure, uninterruptable electrical power. Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) has been active in civil engineering design for substations suitable for data centres...
Mar 14, 2023 | Capability & Credentials
Those commissioning or overseeing major engineering projects face high pressure to ensure all is completed smoothly. Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is familiar with situations where partners look to us to lift burden from their shoulders; in this piece, we...
Feb 21, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
During 2022 the UK experienced twelve months of record and near-record-breaking temperatures, high winds, droughts, flooding and cold snaps. Meteorologists are already sounding the alarm bells for a repeat performance in 2023. How does this severe weather impact the...
Feb 7, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, People
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) now boasts over 40 staff in two offices, and supports Tier 1 contractors across a number of sectors with civil engineering design and consultancy services. Here we explore how the company has grown, and how it’s been careful to...
Dec 13, 2022 | Capability & Credentials
For a thriving engineering practice there are always current projects to work on, but it’s also important to look ahead, to keep up to speed in an ever-changing world. For example, the fact that we’re comfortable working with all the latest software design packages...
Dec 7, 2022 | Capability & Credentials
When it comes to major infrastructure projects, our role as design engineers covers the processes through which the project is delivered, as well as how the civil engineering supports the asset over its operational life. And it’s in these areas where we can have the...
Nov 17, 2022 | Capability & Credentials
A well-defined design brief establishes goals from the outset, prevents miscommunication, defines standards, and acts as a common reference tool for contractors and clients. Many of our Tier 1 clients – such as Linxon, Murphy, Hitachi Energy and Amco Giffen –...
Nov 1, 2022 | Capability & Credentials
Engineering standards and procedures are essential in offering structure and guidance for rail infrastructure projects. These frameworks support all parties in charting the course of the development of a project from inception to handback. Getting a GRIP Network Rail...
Oct 25, 2022 | Capability & Credentials
At WCS, we value our people above all else. The work our colleagues do determines the outcome for clients and partners, so it’s important we recognise the value they bring. We don’t just aim to employ the best staff; our organisation strongly advocates...
Aug 18, 2022 | Capability & Credentials
Conducting site visits isn’t always part of the process for design consultants – some firms prefer to be almost entirely office-based. At Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS), the opposite is true. We believe there are significant advantages associated with...
May 19, 2022 | Capability & Credentials
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Armagh, Northern Ireland. As Northern Ireland has a heritage for engineering projects and is becoming recognised as a hub for talented individuals, WCS hopes the creation...
