Brookbanks is proud to have raised £1,520 in total for Cancer Research this month as some of our team took part in the Pretty Muddy Fundraiser Challenge. But it doesn’t stop there…
In July, we have donated £1,000 to the Kingfisher Foodbank, who provide an important service to those less fortunate in the surrounding areas of our Head Office in Birmingham. In the UK, more than 14 million people are living in poverty – including 4.5 million children. The Trussel Trust is an amazing charity that provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, through a nationwide network of more than 1,200 food banks across the UK. At Brookbanks, we believe this to be a really important cause that requires high appreciation.
We are always looking for new ways to support great causes… we can’t wait to see where our next fundraiser takes us and has us doing!
In this thought-provoking Podcast episode, hosted by Ben Wakeling, Rob Houlston, Structural Engineer and Shawn Galliers, Director of Sustainability, explores how structural engineering can play a pivotal role in the reuse of existing buildings, offering both sustainability and cost-efficiency benefits. Drawing parallels with other industries-like fashion, electronics, and automotives.
As the climate emergency intensifies, the role of structural engineers is evolving rapidly. No longer confined to ensuring buildings stand strong, today’s engineers are being called upon to help shape a low-carbon, sustainable future.
Developers often focus on design, budget and planning, but the ground underfoot can be a silent deal-breaker. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 80% of construction problems arise from unexpected soil or rock conditions that proper investigation could have revealed.