Façade Design & Engineering
Façade Structural Engineering Services
Abacus Contractors Design Services (Abacus CDS) provides façade structural engineering services focused on the safe, compliant, and buildable design of façade systems.
Our services focus on the structural behaviour of façade systems, including load transfer, movement accommodation, fixings, and interfaces with the primary structure. We work alongside other appointed specialists responsible for fire, thermal, acoustic, and environmental performance.
Working closely with architects, developers, and contractors, we deliver robust structural analysis and technical assurance for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Our Façade Structural Engineering Services
Structural design of facade systems
Assessment of wind loading and other imposed structural actions
Design of fixings, anchors, brackets, and secondary support steelwork
Movement, tolerances, and interface design between the façade and the primary structure
Technical reviews and structural design assurance of contractor and specialist façade proposals
Our Façade Engineering Services Support
Developers & Contractors
Ensuring that façade designs are safe, buildable, and compliant.
Architects
Integrating structural principles early in the design process to enhance project feasibility.
Surveyors & Property Managers
Assessing existing façades for performance and safety risks.
Structural Design & Analysis
Façade Structural Engineering Services
Our structural engineering expertise ensures façade systems can safely resist applied loads and accommodate building movements while maintaining long-term structural integrity.
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Structural load assessments, including wind actions, building movements, and imposed stresses
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Structural support design for cladding, curtain walling, glazing, and rainscreen systems
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Coordination of façade structural elements with the primary building structure
All assessments are limited to structural considerations only.
Building Movement & Structural Coordination
Façade Structural Engineering Services
We design façade systems that safely accommodate expected building movements without inducing distress or structural failure.
Our approach includes:
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Allowance for thermal expansion, structural deflections, and settlement
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Design of connections and interfaces to ensure safe load transfer
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Coordination of tolerances and movement strategies with the primary structure and façade contractors
ABOUT
Abacus Contractors Design Services
Abacus CDS is a specialist engineering firm, providing a range of professional design and engineering services tailored for the UK construction industry.
We assist contractors by delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective projects through integrated design solutions.
Abacus CDS Focuses on Technical and Structural Aspects
What We Do Not Cover
Airtightness modelling, testing, or certification
Water penetration modelling or testing
Thermal performance calculations, including U-values, psi-values, or Part L compliance
Acoustic modelling or acoustic performance assessments
Fire engineering services or façade fire strategy development
OUR SERVICES
Safe, Compliant, and Cost-effective Integrated Design Solutions
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Reduce unnecessary costs, improve buildability, and deliver efficient structural designs
Embed our structural engineers within your design-and-build team from day one for seamless construction
Get in touch for to discuss your project with our engineering team
Compliant, cost-effective engineering and integrated design solutions for your construction projects. Contact Abacus Contractors Design Services today to discuss your project requirements.