Milnes Associates



Darren M Milnes I.Eng.AMIStructE.

Darren Milnes has over 25 years of local experience of providing Structural Calculations and solutions in the domestic housing market for extensions,

alterations, conversions and new build.


We pride ourselves on quick simple solutions to allow projects to progress 

without delay. Calculations and details will be emailed to all parties as a PDF file. Much of our work is gained as a result of a fast turnaround, which is crucial in today's market. Our aim is to provide the client, where practical, their

requirements within the restraints required of The British Standards.

 

Victoria Milnes provides accounting and administration. 


Conceptual Design

Structural stability is our ultimate responsibility and this has to be achieved in the most cost effective manner, containing structural members within the desired fabric of the Architects design, whilst not compromising Health and Safety issues  

 

Analysis and Design

Analysing and designing structural members / schemes ranging from one beam in an extension to large scale new build dwellings.

Designing in masonry, steel, concrete and timber from conception through to completion including gaining Building Regulation approval, post contract 

involvement, liaising with Contractors, Architects etc

 

Materials

We have substantial experience and knowledge with the use of the four main 

materials, as described above, theoretical and practical through worked based learning over the past 25 years.

 

Environment

Recycling and sustainability issues now form part of life in general, which we carry forward into our work environment and everyday thinking. We work closely with Architects, Mechanical and Electrical consultants within the design team, to produce the most cost effective, sustainable and efficient solutions to our projects.

We promote the use of timber where possible structurally and lime mortars, which have better movement qualities.

 

Construction

We are happy to deal with queries post contract in relation to the Building Regulation details already provided. If these cannot be resolved via email or

telephone, then a site visit will be undertaken if deemed necessary.


General Data Protection Rules

We are fully GDPR compliant and our policy is available as a PDF document on request.

 

Professional Indemnity Insurance

We carry £1,000,000 PI insurance, policy certificate is available on request


Health and Safety

We fully comply with the Construction, Design and Management regulations, which form part of our early thinking in all projects. Our calculations include a risk assessment relevant to the nature of the project, build ability considerations and in particular temporary works requirement for new openings in existing walls.



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