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our process

aleur associates tailor each project for clients with empathy for solutions that delight and enhance the quality of life.

Here is aleur associates' design process in producing happy clients! 

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Discussion of project requirements and limitations. From initial correspondance via email/calls to site visits and meetings, aleur associates ensure the project brief is defined and clear from the outset.
Once the "go-ahead" is given to our formal quote, aleur associates promptly begin design of a preliminary scheme with full calculations for consideration by all parties including the client.
All amendments and comments are incorporated into the package. aleur associates finalise the structural scheme with calculations for building control (Building Regulations) submission.
The structural package (Design calculations and drawings) is now ready for submission to all parties. Contractors can confirm their final quote for constructing the build.  Party wall surveyors can proceed with their award. Construction shall begin soon after.

Our Services

Here are the general services aleur associates offer. Clients are welcome to request a mixture of the design services below.
  1. Loft Conversions
    Loft Conversions
    Attic storage to an additional habitable room, we ensure our clients receive the most economical loft conversion design by way of utilizing the existing structure to ensure new structure is not required.
  2. New Builds
    New Builds
    Want to build a new home from scratch?! From foundation up, we design all elements of a new build home. Full calculations with floor plans, cross-sections and structural details form our structural design package.
  3. Rear Extensions
    Rear Extensions
    Why move home when you can extend your home! From side infills to rear home extensions, we ensure internal living space is maximised. Flush floor and ceiling finishes, walls to run uninterrupted and steel structures minimal.
  4. Basements
    Basements
    Basements can double the value of ones property. Whether partial or full basements with light-wells, we provide full design and detailing. with calculations and bar bending schedules to compliment.
  1. Structural Survey & Report
    Structural Survey & Report
    Whether for you are an insurer, landlord or simply for purchasing purposes- we undertake a structural inspection followed by a report to satisfy the appropriate parties and requirements. Structural Surveys can be great for valuation purposes.
  2. Internal Alterations
    Internal Alterations
    Don't move, improve! Creating larger openings or removing walls entirely, we ensure structural elements (steel and timber beam) are designed efficiently to reduce costs and therefore meet the client's budget. Beam calculations & much more.
  3. Chimney Breast Removal
    Chimney Breast Removal
    As chimneys become more and more redundant, we help our clients to remove these with flush ceiling finish and minimal structure. Chimney breast demolition has never been easier. Full calculations & drawings supplied to satisfy building control.
  4. Drafting Services
    Drafting Services
    We have in-house CAD Technicians working to ensure detail is incorporated into all projects for building control submission with all relevant regulations met.
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Mezzanine Floors

Where headroom is generous, multiple levels can be the right solution.

Mezzanine floors enable an even more practical and large floor space to be utilised. Whether it is a commercial office space development, or creating more room at home as part of a residential development, we design the full structural steelwork, beams and posts,  with connection details and footings specified as appropriate. 

We work closely with the steel fabricator and contractor to ensure the most economical scheme is produced as per site conditions. 
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Temporary Works

Working in close correspondence with your contractor, we ensure the structural elements are installed in a safe and sound manner. Full construction method statements (CMS) and design brief supplied.

With aleur assocuates, our in-house temporary works engineers can work closely with the permanent works engineers to ensure the design is the most economical possible. Thus saving you money. 
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Listed Buildings

aleur associates ensure a sympathetic approach is undertaken towards the conservation and restoration requirements of listed buildings.
Repairs should be traditional and materials shall be in keeping with the existing fabric of the building structure where possible. Original features must be conserved. A conservation engineering approach generally leaves the structure of the building, historically correct but stable. ​

​Our consultants offer specialist engineering services for the assessment of historic building structures and for the design of sensitive structural solutions for their restoration, adaptation and repair
 
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Site Supervision
We provide site supervision during the construction phase of a project. A number of pre-agreed site inspections are undertaken with reports to ensure the ongoing build accurately reflects the initial brief and design. Regular site visits also ensure site queries are dealt with quickly and contractors can continue with the build in an efficient manner.