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Case Studies

Practical Solutions. Real Projects.

Our case studies demonstrate the way we approach structural design, surveys, investigations, appraisals, alterations and existing-building challenges. Each project is different, but the principle remains the same: understand the problem, provide clear advice and develop a solution that works in practice.

Intrusive Investigation of Cavity Wall Insulation Performance

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Intrusive Investigation of Cavity Wall Insulation Performance

WHL Engineering was instructed to undertake an intrusive investigation of cavity wall insulation at a recently constructed detached dwelling following reports of cold spots and draughts.
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Impact Damage Assessment to Flying Freehold Structure

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Structural Survey of 1940s Semi-Detached Dwelling

WHL Engineering was instructed to carry out a structural survey of a mid-20th-century semi-detached dwelling to assess its overall condition and identify structural risks associated with alterations and ageing building elements.
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Structural Survey of Converted Period Apartment

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Structural Survey of Converted Period Apartment

WHL Engineering was instructed to undertake a structural survey of a duplex apartment formed through the recent conversion of a late 19th-century building.
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Targeted Structural Survey & Foundation Assessment

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Targeted Structural Survey & Foundation Assessment

WHL Engineering was instructed to undertake a targeted structural survey at a multi-building school site following a fuel oil spill that required removal of contaminated soil near one of the main buildings.
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Façade Inspection & Water Ingress Investigation

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Façade Inspection & Water Ingress Investigation

WHL Engineering was instructed to undertake a visual inspection of a mid-20th-century multi-storey residential building, converted from office use, following reports of water ingress around window openings and the front elevation façade.
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Structural Appraisal – Imperial Court, London

St John’s Wood, London

Structural Appraisal – Imperial Court, London

WHL Engineering were engaged to undertake a Visual Structural Appraisal of Imperial Court, a ten-storey reinforced concrete residential building overlooking Regent’s Park in London.
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Structural Appraisal Risk Assessment

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Structural Appraisal Risk Assessment

WHL Engineering were engaged to carry out a Visual Structural Appraisal Risk Assessment of a 21-storey residential tower to support the client’s obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022.
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Emergency Roof and Ceiling Assessment at Old Hall Primary School, Gorton

Gorton, Manchester

Emergency Roof and Ceiling Assessment at Old Hall Primary School, Gorton

WHL Engineering was called upon to provide an urgent assessment of the roof and ceiling structures at Old Hall Primary School in Gorton.
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Solar Panel Weight Calculations for Centre AT7

Coventry

Solar Panel Weight Calculations for Centre AT7

WHL Engineering was appointed to evaluate the feasibility of installing solar panels on the roof structure of Centre AT7.
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Structural Drawings for Industrial Unit in Failsworth

Failsworth, Greater Manchester

Structural Drawings for Industrial Unit in Failsworth

WHL Engineering was tasked with producing detailed structural drawings for a new industrial unit in Failsworth.
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