Our Services
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Ora Labora delivers a fully managed structural design service. This is provided with all building control calculations and drawing submissions. The fully managed service is available to commercial and private, and residential projects. Ora Labora specialise in conversions, refurbishments, self-builds, extensions and loft conversions.
Ora Labora works with several carefully chosen strategic partners, including architects, property developers, builders as well as finance houses, to ensure that all projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to their full potential.
Our Core Areas
Ora Labora delivers a fully managed structural design service. This is provided with all building control calculations and drawing submissions. The fully managed service is available to commercial and private, and residential projects. Our specialty lies in conversions, refurbishments, self-builds, extensions and loft conversions.
We works with several carefully chosen strategic partners, including architects, property developers, builders as well as finance houses, to ensure that all projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to their full potential.
Structural Design & Calculations
We provide structural engineering designs and calculations to ensure your project is safe, compliant, and ready for construction.
- Structural design and calculations
- Steel beam (RSJ) design
- Structural drawings
- Building Control approval
- Load-bearing wall removal
- Extensions and loft conversions
- Roof alterations
- New builds
- Internal structural modifications
Structural Surveys and Investigations
We investigate structural concerns and provide professional reports with practical recommendations.
- Further investigations following a surveyor’s recommendation
- Structural appraisal reports
- Crack investigations
- Movement assessments
- Defect diagnosis
- Mortgage and insurance reports
- Pre-purchase structural assessments
Party Wall Structural Engineering
We work alongside party wall surveyors to provide the structural engineering expertise required to assess the structural impact of building works on neighbouring properties.
- Review and comment on structural calculations
- Beam and connection designs
- Structural assessments
- Temporary support recommendations
- Technical input for Party Wall Awards
- Collaboration with party wall surveyors, architects and contractors
Temporary Works Design
We design safe temporary structures and support systems to facilitate construction activities.
- Temporary propping
- Façade retention
- Formwork and falsework
- Lifting beams
- Scaffolding support
- Retaining wall support
- Plant loading platforms
- Construction sequencing
Construction Product Research
We provide specialist investigations and technical advice on construction materials and historic structures.
- Historic mortar analysis
- Historic building investigations
- Timber assessments
- Construction material testing
- Research
- Technical reporting
Structural Engineering Consultancy
We provide expert structural engineering advice throughout every stage of a project, from concept to completion.
- Feasibility studies
- Design reviews
- Technical due diligence
- Value engineering
- Site inspections
- Expert advice
- Project coordination
- Ongoing engineering support for clients, architects, developers and contractors