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Independent Engineering Review in Huntingdon
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Employ Richard Herrmann Associates Ltd to prepare calculations independent from your original structure design to determine the stresses, deflections, and for peace of mind your calculations are accurate. An additional safety check you can’t afford to miss.
Enhancing quality control for your next development
In engineering, precision is non-negotiable. When it comes to the safety and integrity of any structure, even the smallest miscalculation can have significant consequences. That’s where Secondary Verification of Calculations plays a critical role. Richard Herrmann Associates Ltd provide independent verification services that double-check and validate structural calculations to ensure every project meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
For commercial clients, having a secondary layer of verification is essential, especially for large or complex projects. Whether you’re working on a building, an industrial facility, or infrastructure development, secondary verification offers you an added layer of protection. It’s not just about catching potential errors; it’s about reinforcing trust in the overall design and safeguarding against future risks.
Integrating structural feasibility and design assurance
As part of structural calculation verification, structural feasibility and design are important because they confirm that the proposed design can be realistically built from the start. Our verification work often aligns with feasibility assessments that review load paths, material selection, and structural systems against project and regulatory requirements, forming a reliable independent engineering review. This assessment provides architects, developers, construction teams, and civil engineers with greater clarity around constructability, risk, and compliance before detailed calculations are finalised. By combining feasibility insight with secondary verification, we increase confidence in the design approach and reduce the risk of changes later in the project.
Enhancing quality control for your next development
In engineering, precision is non-negotiable. When it comes to the safety and integrity of any structure, even the smallest miscalculation can have significant consequences. That’s where Secondary Verification of Calculations plays a critical role. Richard Herrmann Associates Ltd provide independent verification services that double-check and validate structural calculations to ensure every project meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
For commercial clients, having a secondary layer of verification is essential, especially for large or complex projects. Whether you’re working on a building, an industrial facility, or infrastructure development, secondary verification offers you an added layer of protection. It’s not just about catching potential errors; it’s about reinforcing trust in the overall design and safeguarding against future risks.
Incorporating building control and onsite inspection checks
Secondary verification is most effective when supported by building control submission checks and on-site construction inspection, helping ensure verified calculations match actual site conditions. At Richard Herrmann Associates Ltd, we review calculations alongside regulatory feedback to spot differences between the design and what is being built at an early stage. Verified information, including outputs informed by FEA structural analysis, is assessed alongside statutory requirements to minimise approval queries and avoid unnecessary rework. Where applicable, site inspections reinforce this process by confirming that construction aligns with the verified design, helping to de-risk delivery through to completion.
If you require accurate and reliable secondary verification for a live or upcoming project, contact our team in Huntingdon by calling us at 01480 455179 today or completing our online form.
Using the latest in analysis software
Determine the forces, stresses, and deflections that a structure will endure over its lifespan is imperative to its longevity. While initial design calculations provide a strong foundation, secondary verification acts as a crucial safety net, identifying any potential discrepancies or overlooked factors before they become critical issues. To do this, we utilise FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software, which models the structure under various loads and conditions to verify the accuracy of the initial calculations. This isn’t just about double-checking numbers; it’s about looking at the structure as a whole and analysing it as a connected system to ensure every element works in harmony.
Enhancing quality control for your next development
The ultimate goal of secondary verification is to enhance the quality control of your project. Our verification process ensures that every design element complies with regulations, safety standards, and engineering best practices. We leave no stone unturned, giving you peace of mind knowing that the structure is safe, sound, and built to perform as intended. This level of scrutiny is why Richard Herrmann Associates Ltd has continued to be a trusted name for the task since 1987.
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Tailored solutions for complex projects
If you’re looking to ensure your structural calculations are fully verified and compliant, call 01480 455179 today or complete our online form to share your project details with our team in Cambridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is secondary verification of structural calculations?
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Secondary verification is an independent technical review of structural calculations prepared by another party, such as a design consultant or contractor's engineer. The process confirms the accuracy of the calculations, checks compliance with relevant UK standards and building regulations, and assesses the overall suitability and robustness of the proposed structural design. It provides an additional layer of quality assurance and helps identify any errors, omissions, or areas requiring clarification before construction begins.
When is an independent engineering review required?
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An independent engineering review is often requested for complex, high-risk, or high-value projects where additional assurance is needed to protect investment and public safety. It may be required by approval bodies, building control, insurers, or clients who want third-party confirmation that the design is sound and compliant.
Who carries out the verification work?
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All verification and review work is overseen by our expert team of Chartered Structural Engineers with extensive experience in complex structural design across multiple sectors. Each review is led by a senior engineer who takes professional responsibility for the findings and recommendations.
Which project types do you support?
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We work across a wide range of sectors including commercial offices, retail and leisure, healthcare facilities, education buildings, residential developments, and infrastructure projects. Our clients include architects, consulting engineers, contractors, developers, and public sector organisations throughout the UK.