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Staying current in engineering
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...
How thorough design reduces infrastructure project costs
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...
Ground survey and engineering design for UK Power Networks Services and Port of Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s largest and busiest container port. Even so, the port is committed to a major upgrade of facilities which will involve renewal of much of its infrastructure. Main contractor UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) was engaged to complete...
The value of a thorough brief in infrastructure design
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 - have...
Solving engineering challenges unique to the power and energy sector
Every project WCS works on involves using problem solving skills to resolve engineering challenges for clients. It’s one of the aspects of the job we, as engineers, enjoy most. Some of the everyday challenges we encounter involve the modification of existing...
PACE: A new era in railway infrastructure delivery
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...
Equipping the team to get the job done right
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 continually...
Designing London Underground cable routes
Understanding the client: working relations deep underground On the surface, it looks like a perfectly ordinary day in London. But, 20 metres below the iconic streets, a legion of people work on maintaining and updating the world's oldest underground network. Most of...
Hawk Road bridge collision
When a lorry hit a railway bridge at high speed, engineers at WCS were called to inspect and assess the damage and residual risk caused by the crash. A visual inspection was undertaken, and a strategy for repairs documented. Deemed safe, commencement of rail traffic...
Bridges to success: engineering pathways at WCS
The entire engineering sector performs a crucial role in fueling economic growth and productivity, accounting for 21.4% (£1.2 trillion) of Britain's revenue in 2018. According to Engineering UK, there is a substantial deficit in adequately trained personnel in the...
Design engineers’ impact on construction sustainability
Presently, the built environment in the United Kingdom generates around 25% of the country's overall greenhouse gas pollution from its buildings and infrastructure[i]. With the often devastating impacts of climate change continuing to dominate headlines, there has...
Designing their dreams: new faces at WCS
We have welcomed some exciting new talent to our offices lately. Due to continued growth and an exciting array of project wins recently, we've been introducing new faces to our teams. Here's a brief introduction to each of our new colleagues. I hope you join us in...