CRUCIS DESIGNS

Crucis Designs are proud to be providing content and staff to help deliver Anglia Ruskin’s introduction to Eurocode 0-6 CPD seminars, for more information see the flyer here.

CRUCIS DESIGNS have recently completed the structural design of a bespoke steel framed extension in central London and are working on a number of domestic alterations and extensions throughout London and the South East.

CRUCIS DESIGNS have had a busy January providing structural advice for alterations to commercial property in central Southend to a number of clients.

CRUCIS DESIGNS would like to wish all our clients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are pleased to announce we are now members of TRADA. Specialising in all types of timber frame structure we can carry out design to British Standards or Eurocodes.

Please contact us for further information.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are delighted to announce our continued relationship with both the University of East London and Anglia Ruskin University. Alice Ward will be providing lectures on Eurocode Design in both Timber and Masonry, Structural Analysis and Engineering Mathematics in the 2012/2013 academic year.

Just to remind all our clients that Alice Ward is a registered NHBC timber frame certifier and can provide both HB 2445 and HB 3553B forms. Please contact us for further details.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are pleased to announce their appointment to provide structural engineering services for alterations to All Saints Church in Southend–on-Sea.

CRUCIS DESIGNS have had a busy few months with a number of timber frame projects reaching completion, including two residential developments and a new sports and leisure facility.

All here at CRUCIS DESIGNS wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are now based in our new offices on Victoria Drive in Leigh-on-Sea. We hope that our new more spacious offices will serve us well for many years to come.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are moving to new offices. We will be moving to new premises in Leigh-on-Sea at the end of April. Watch this space for our new address.

CRUCIS DESIGNS have recently completed the design of a timber framed Childrens Hospice and Respite Centre. Construction is ongoing with completion expected in the summer.

All of us here at CRUCIS DESIGNS are wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. We have put the decorations up and we hope you enjoy our new look festive website, until we take the decorations down.

The last few months have been an exciting time for CRUCIS DESIGNS. We have been consulting on a wide range of projects including; large scale timber frame developments, domestic projects and light commercial buildings. We are also currently working on a number of residential projects.

We have been busy in the area of structural engineers surveys and reporting for home buyers.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are also continuing our role within engineering education, delivering modules at both UEL and Anglia Ruskin Universities and providing specialist private tuition & mentoring for young engineers and engineering students.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are delighted to announce that we have recently been approved as a registered NHBC Timber Frame Certifiers. If you need a form HB 2445 or timber frame design certifying please contact our Director Alice Ward to discuss our services.

CRUCIS DESIGNS will be lecturing the MSc Structural Engineering course at Anglia Ruskin University this year. Staff from CRUCIS DESIGNS will be lecturing on the future of engineering and the industry, as wells as helping students in tutorial sessions and seminars. 

Our It dept has just launched our Facebook page. CRUCIS DESIGNS is now part of the social network.

Visit us here.

CRUCIS DESIGNS are about to start tutoring a number of University of East London students, in Engineering Mathematics.

Our IT chaps are busy working on the news so we will be able to keep you up to date with all the developments here at Crucis Designs.

Founded in 2010 by Alice Ward to provide a quality engineering design service, to both the timber frame and general building markets. CRUCIS DESIGNS is passionate about creating a better built environment, through innovative and efficient design.

We are a small company that believe in providing a personal service tailored to your needs; we will work with you at all stages of your project as a constructive and integral part of your design team. We believe in collaborative working and building long term relationships with our clients.

All our work is carried out by chartered engineers with extensive experience in building structures, timber frame design, and sustainable methods of construction.

To find out more about how we can help you, please contact us on 0208 144 3964, or fill in our contact form from the link at the bottom of the screen.

Crucis Designs Ltd

Registered in England No. 7307105

Civil & Structural Engineering Projects 

We can provide both civil and structural engineering design for all your projects. At CRUCIS DESIGNS we aim to be a proactive members of any team, working closely with your other consultants to ensure that all aspects of the engineering solution are suited to your individual needs.

Our team has a wide variety of structural experience covering the Residential, Commercial and Institutional sectors and are able to advise on the most appropriate solutions for all your building needs.

Structural Engineers Reports 

Buying a house? If your mortgage surveyor has requested a Structural Engineers Report we are here to help. For a competitive fee we will visit the property, carry out an inspection and issue you with a report on our findings.

Small Building Works 

We can provide full engineering design services for small building works, whether you require a single beam design, a loft conversion or extension.

We will provide a full set of calculations and drawings to enable your project to be approved by building control and will work closely with your builder and architect throughout the process.

Checking & Inspection 

A calculation checking service is available. We are also available for site inspections across East Anglia & the Greater London area.

Tutoring & Mentoring

In need of help with your exams or need a mentor?  We can provide one to one tutoring on a range of engineering degree subjects.

We also work with local universities helping to deliver their degree programmes. If you would like us to work with your organisation contact Alice Ward for more details.

CRUCIS DESIGNS have extensive experience of timber frame structures. Our team have worked on projects ranging from bespoke glulam frame houses, to multi-storey residential blocks and eco-schools. All our designs are carried out by Chartered Engineers and we believe in providing the highest quality service to our clients.

Our expertise and experience means that we can advise you on the best methods, materials and approach for your buildings, and we will work as an integral part of the design team to ensure a cost effective, fully co-ordinated and buildable solution.

Concept Design & Feasibility Studies 

At CRUCIS DESIGNS we want to be involved as part of the design team at the concept stage; we believe that design decisions made early on are crucial to the overall success of the project. Informed decisions at this stage will give cost savings throughout the build.

We can provide detailed feasibility studies for timber frame structures. We will review the architect’s concepts and report on the suitability for timber frame construction, the type of construction (platform frame, post and beam etc), and advise on any design developments to increase suitability, reduce costs and enhance buildability.

Structural Design

If you are a timber frame fabricator with your own drawing resource but are in need of additional structural design capacity we can help. We will work with you to provide:

• Full structural design for the timber frame using your preferred products
• General arrangement information for your detailers
• Line and point loads for foundation or podium design.
• Full structural specification

Fabrication Drawings 

Working with our partners we can provide full fabrication drawings for all components of the timber frame. Output files will be provided to suit your factory specific requirements.

NHBC Certification

CRUCIS DESIGNS are able to offer NHBC Timber Frame Certification and can issue form HB 2445

Site Inspections

CRUCIS DESIGNS are available to carry out inspections of existing timber frame structures nationwide.

We believe in providing a personal service tailored to your exact needs, if what you are looking for is not listed above please do not hesitate to contact us on0208 144 3964, or fill in our contact form from the link at the bottom of the screen.

Alice Ward CEng MICE

Founder and Director of CRUCIS DESIGNS, Alice is a Chartered Civil Engineer with a broad range of industry experience including structural design for the commercial, retail and residential sectors. Alice has worked on major infrastructure projects including highways design, drainage, marine structures and rail terminals.

Alice has particular expertise in timber frame structures and off-site construction, having designed many large challenging & innovative timber frame projects throughout the UK.

Alice is passionate about encouraging young people into the profession and has been involved for many years with IStructE panels and committees; she also works as a visiting lecturer at local universities.

Alice Ward is a member of LinkedIn®, you can view her profile here