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Expert civil engineering to revitalise Hackney’s historic Downs Park Road Overbridge
The Downs Park Road Overbridge – a 154-year-old structure located in the borough of Hackney – suffered extensive structural deterioration over the years and was in desperate need of immediate restoration. Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) was appointed by Murphy to...
New projects secured part two: Leading the way with expert civil engineering in Rail and Power & Energy
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is proud to announce our involvement in a series of high-profile projects in the Rail and Power & Energy sectors, for clients including VolkerFitzpatrick, Hitachi Energy, Murphy, High Voltage Substation Services Limited (HVSS),...
The risks of overlooking temporary works design and coordination in infrastructure projects
The Power & Energy and Rail sectors are going through a time of substantial investment, driven by the need to upgrade our infrastructure and move towards a global net zero emissions economy. Key projects include National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, Network Rail’s...
New projects secured part one: Leading the way with expert civil engineering in Rail and Power & Energy
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is proud to present a two-part series showcasing our involvement in a range of high-profile projects within the Rail and Power & Energy sectors. Our expertise has been called on by industry leaders including VolkerFitzpatrick,...
Building a Net Zero world and inspiring future generations: Meet Celine Mahfoud, Graduate Civil Engineer
Celine Mahfoud, a Graduate Civil Engineer at Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS), is deeply involved in inspiring the next generation of engineers through initiatives aimed at encouraging young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in this field. Her dedication...
Specialist civil engineering expertise will be vital to electrify Ireland’s railways: Here’s why
Published last year, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review (AISRR) offers a joint strategy to enhance and expand the rail network across the entire island of Ireland. The plans set out by the governments of both countries include recommendations to electrify and...
Power & Energy 2030: How civil engineers are making Net Zero possible
The year 2030 marks a crucial milestone in the UK's journey to achieving its goal of being a Net Zero emission society and economy by 2050. By 2030, 95% of the UK's energy should be coming from low-carbon, primarily renewable sources, and the electricity system should...
Mastering complex engineering projects: Meet Ricardo Villamil, Senior Civil Design Engineer
A creative thinker with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges, Ricardo Villamil, Senior Civil Design Engineer at Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS), believes innovation and fresh perspectives are vital in driving progress in the field of civil...
Supporting an innovative electric refuse vehicle fleet that is powered by the waste it collects
Westminster City Council is rolling out the UK’s largest fleet of electric refuse collection vehicles, in a bid to support the capital’s transition into a net zero economy. UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) chose Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) to serve as the...
Engineering a sustainable future: meet team member Konstantina Vasilopoulou, Senior Civil Engineer
Meet Senior Civil Engineer Konstantina Vasilopoulou, whose childhood awe of impressive civil structures ignited a lifelong passion for engineering. Konstantina's journey, from taking part in STEM activities from an early age in her home country of Greece, to her...
Specialist SMEs are ideally placed to deliver CP7 success: here’s why
With Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7) starting in April, the rail sector is looking ahead, with businesses working across the industry gearing up to meet new challenges, delivering more for less, and in areas such as sustainability, infrastructure resilience,...
How civil engineers are working with synchronous condensers: technology vital to the UK’s shift to renewable energy
Synchronous condensers are essential in making the UK’s transition to renewable energy possible. Most renewable energy sources are variable, falling in output as wind or sunshine reduces, for example, and typically do not use rotating generators, so lack the inertia...