Brookbanks is pleased to introduce our new Directors Andrew Wilkinson and Richard Quarry!
Andrew Wilkinson
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Wilkinson has joined Brookbanks’ Land, Development & Communities Group as a Director. With over 25 years of development consultancy experience, Andrew is a seasoned Engineer with a diverse background spanning sectors such as mixed-use, residential, education, healthcare, retail, and commercial. He has worked with both private and public sector clients, consistently demonstrating a client-focused approach to project delivery.
Andrew excels in driving successful outcomes, leveraging his extensive experience in multi-disciplinary project management for property development and infrastructure projects. His expertise includes overseeing technical elements such as flood risk management, transport planning, and infrastructure design, from due diligence through to detailed design and delivery. Additionally, Andrew has a strong track record in coordinating and delivering technical support for masterplans and planning applications, and, where required, providing expert witness and planning appeal support.
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.