Knowles Structures division works in close collaboration with both our London and Country divisions, as the work often runs concurrently for maximum output and results to ensure projects are built on solid foundations.
Our in-house Structures division offering gives Knowles the ability to deliver both basement and superstructure works concurrently, whilst many contractors would subcontract this specialist element of work, Knowles’ unique offering and division allows us to be dynamic, reactive and competitive in this space. It is a key component that enables Knowles to offer and successfully deliver full construction projects. The Knowles Structures team hold an unrivalled amount of experience in both complex basement construction and superstructure work, which is delivered concurrently without the need to subcontract, a benefit widely recognised within the industry.
Our experience and expertise makes early project involvement with Knowles Structures hugely advantageous, as we can apply our skills and knowledge to pre-construction works including PCSA, CTMP and buildability advice. Where appropriate, also regularly advise on any value engineering opportunities, whether in structural engineering approach or programme reconfiguration.
An advantageous stage for Knowles Structures to be involved, given our experience and track record, Clients and professional teams often like to engage with us at the pre-construction stage to ensure CTMP’s and PCSA’s are complete and strategic.
From the outset, Knowles Structures is the team to start a project and begin the vital enabling works to ensure once construction begins, nothing becomes a hindrance. The team work on all levels from strip out and façade retention, to complete demolition.
Subterranean work is complex and risky, which is why we are proud to have build a reputation centred on this truly unique and specialist area of work. Knowles Structures carry all the skills in house to deliver subterranean work, including the piling, a skill and in house service that is unique. Whether retro-fit under an existing property, or as the opening phase of a new-build house via an open dig method, we have quite literally, delivered every style of basement, therefore our experience in unrivalled.
Clients often see the benefit in Knowles Structures given our ability to delivery both sub and superstructure work, as when done within one team, huge programme advantages can be found due to works being able to be programmed concurrently. We are experienced in the construction of steel and concrete frames for a new build, or as part of an extension.