Delivering the design of a £10m vast warehouse through efficient steel framing, vibro-stone ground improvement, and integrated sustainable roofing solutions.
Delivering the design of a £10m vast warehouse through efficient steel framing, vibro-stone ground improvement, and integrated sustainable roofing solutions.
Value: £10m
Location: Cranmore, Somerset
Architect: MPR Architectural Designs
Contractors: Gartell and Son (Groundworks) Curtis Engineering (Steelwork)
In 2022, AWA embarked on the structural design of a new warehouse for Willmotts Transport, a leading warehousing and distribution company based in Cranmore, Somerset. The £10 million project aimed to provide additional storage capacity and a dedicated loading area for the company’s extensive fleet of over 200 vehicles.
The proposed warehouse, standing at 12 meters tall, was the largest spanning structure AWA had designed to date, utilising a steel portal framed structure. The site required the demolition of an existing building, and subsequent soil investigations revealed poor ground conditions. To address this, AWA implemented vibro stone columns to enhance the soil’s bearing capacity, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional piling methods.
The warehouse roof featured translucent and cladded panels to ensure compliance with building regulations mandating at least 10% natural light. Additionally, the roof was equipped with solar panels, contributing to the facility’s energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint.
Completed in 2023, the new warehouse met the operational needs of Willmotts Transport. The project exemplifies AWA’s capability to adapt and deliver complex engineering solutions in large-scale industrial settings for substantial storage load conditions.
AWA Consulting Engineers is a structural, civil, and marine engineering consultancy established in 1987, with a hard-won but deserved reputation for delivering excellence in our profession.
Our philosophy is simple: we put people first. This has resulted in a high number of repeat clients and an impressive track record of successful award-winning projects. We are proud to be professional, and approachable; we believe this makes us the ideal partner for your project.
AWA has technical teams in our offices located in Romsey, Hampshire and Bath, Somerset. We deliver services to clients typically across the South, South East and South West.
Our team includes both chartered structural engineers and chartered civil engineers committed to continuous professional development ensuring you benefit from up to date industry expertise, whatever your project entails.
To find out more about how AWA Consulting Engineers can help with your project, get in touch today. Email mail@awaengineers.com and one of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, call 01794 524447 to speak to a member of our team.
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