The Blade

Knowledge based engineering solutions

Delivering more value for less capital cost

Since DCL was formed by Phil Simmonds and Frank Bates the practice has established a solid client base across the retail, commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

Repeat business has been achieved by investment in experienced and imaginative design engineers and technicians, using the latest 3D analysis tools to deliver a fast, efficient service to private clients, developers, architects and contractors.

DCL prides itself on designing simple, sound, buildable structures that connect on a human scale with the building owners and users, by maximising site-specific modern methods of construction with cutting-edge innovation.

Our goal is client satisfaction.

Sectors

DCL are adept at applying knowledge based engineering principles across a wide spectrum including retail, commercial, residential, historic buildings, education, healthcare and structural investigation.

DCL are great believers in innovation and actively encourage clients to adapt modern methods of construction when they are practical, sensible and cost effective.

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Projects

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Keith Whitworth Architects
Rick Mather Architects
Sheppard Robson

Structural Investigations

Structural Investigation and Inspections

Design Consultancy specialise in undertaking intrusive structural investigations and reporting for the Insurance Industry, Loss adjusters and particularly for private residential and commercial clients.

Properties with problems of a structural or a deleterious materials nature are what we specialise in, such as settlement cracking due to clay soil shrinkage and heave due to tree proximity, leaking drains, undermining, subsidence or failure of structural elements due to rot and fungal attack.

We frequently encounter Asbestos Containing Materials on our sites which pose one of the single greatest risks to construction site operatives and in these instances Design Consultancy work closely with Health & Safety professional Penny Lawrence from consultants FISH PJL. www.fishpjl.co.uk

Sustainability and Renewables

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Historic Buildings

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Bridges

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Innovation

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Sketchbook

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Where to find us

Who we are

Since DCL was founded, the practice has grown significantly thanks to huge support from a loyal client base.

The founders Phil Simmonds and Frank Bates have a diverse range of engineering experience between them, across multi-discipline sectors.

Located in Central London and with close affiliations to practices in Olney, Milton Keynes, Rickmansworth and Rochester we are able to offer clients a fast, efficient turnaround from experienced and erudite designers and 3D CAD technicians.

Phil Simmonds

M:07833 384575
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Frank Bates

M:07976 569160
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Design Consultancy
Consulting Structural & Civil Engineers Ltd
3rd Floor
6 Flitcroft Street
London WC2H 8DJ
Tel: 020 7998 5868

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