PRACTICE SKILLS:

All engineering personnel have, at some stage in their careers, undertaken installation works and/or worked in a contracting environment.

This has been achieved either by direct employment by a Contractor or within a structured course of study.

Some have also been directly employed by Local Authorities.

Many commenced employment as tradespersons and have subsequently progressed through study to professional qualifications.

This combination of practical and theoretical knowledge provides a solid technical base for survey, design and contract administration duties.  It also provides a basis for contractor supervision and monitoring the performance of service and maintenance organisations.  The cumulative knowledge and experience of public sector housing, on both an individual dwelling and an estate wide basis, is considerable.  No less so is that associated with public buildings.

When coupled with the experience of direct liaison with residents and building users, gained by individuals during their current and previous employment, this practice considers itself something of a specialist in this market with considerable experience of the needs and problems associated with this type of work.

The approach is equally applicable to projects in the private sector where consideration of the users needs is the key to a successful design solution.

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