Consultancy Services – NFEStructural

At NFEStructural, we provide expert Consultancy Services for structural, façade, thermal, and energy performance projects. Our consultancy solutions ensure that buildings meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and compliance. Whether you need design reviews, performance assessments, compliance checks, or value engineering, we provide strategic insights to optimize project outcomes.

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1. Structural Engineering Consultancy

We offer expert guidance on structural integrity, load-bearing capacity, and material performance to ensure safe and optimized building designs.

Key Consultancy Services:

• Structural Feasibility Studies
  • Assessing whether proposed designs can withstand wind, seismic, and dead/live loads.
  • Providing recommendations on alternative structural materials and load paths.
• Design Optimization & Value Engineering
  • Analyzing existing designs to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety.
  • Optimizing bracket designs, connection details, and material choices.
• Compliance & Safety Certification
  • Ensuring compliance with Eurocodes, BS, ASTM, and local building regulations.
  • Providing structural certifications and third-party verifications.
• Retrofit & Structural Strengthening
  • Assessing aging structures for potential failures and recommending reinforcement strategies.
  • Designing structural retrofit solutions for load upgrades and seismic improvements.

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2. Façade Engineering Consultancy

Our façade consultancy services help architects, contractors, and developers achieve high-performance, energy-efficient, and aesthetically optimized facades.

Key Consultancy Services:

• Façade Design Review & Optimization
  • Assessing architectural and engineering designs for structural, thermal, and energy efficiency.
  • Providing recommendations on façade materials, fixing systems, and sustainability strategies.
• Curtain Wall & Cladding System Consultation
  • Advising on unitized vs. stick curtain walls, glass selection, and metal cladding performance.
  • Ensuring compliance with fire safety, wind load resistance, and water penetration standards.
• Testing & Performance Validation
  • Conducting on-site and laboratory testing for air infiltration, water penetration, and impact resistance.
  • Ensuring compliance with EN 13830, ASTM E330, BS 8414 (fire testing), and NFPA 285.
• Façade Maintenance & Retrofitting
  • Assessing aging façades for safety risks and recommending refurbishment strategies.
  • Advising on cladding remediation to meet post-Grenfell fire safety regulations.

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3. Thermal & Energy Analysis Consultancy

We help developers and designers enhance energy efficiency and thermal performance to reduce building heating and cooling costs.

Key Consultancy Services:

• Thermal Performance Assessment
  • Evaluating U-values, condensation risks, and solar heat gain (SHG).
  • Recommending insulation improvements, thermal breaks, and shading strategies.
• Building Energy Modeling & Optimization
  • Using dynamic thermal simulations to analyze heat transfer, cooling loads, and energy savings.
  • Ensuring compliance with UK Part L, ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, BREEAM, and Passive House standards.
• Solar & Daylighting Studies
  • Assessing glare control, daylight factor, and energy-efficient glass selection.
  • Designing smart shading solutions such as brise soleil and electrochromic glazing.

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4. Compliance & Certification Consultancy

We assist clients in meeting regulatory requirements for building safety, energy efficiency, and façade performance.

Key Regulatory Consultancy Services:

• Structural Code Compliance
  • Ensuring adherence to Eurocodes (EN 1990-1999), BS, ASTM, and ASCE 7-16.
  • Verifying load calculations, safety factors, and material performance.
• Fire Safety Compliance
  • Conducting fire risk assessments and façade material testing.
  • Ensuring compliance with BS 8414, NFPA 285, and EN 13501-1 for fire-resistant façades.
• Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Compliance
  • Providing consultancy for LEED, BREEAM, and Passive House certification.
  • Optimizing building envelopes for Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) compliance.

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5. Project Management & Implementation Support Consultancy

We provide expert oversight, technical advisory, and strategic planning to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Project Support Services:

• Pre-Construction Advisory
  • Conducting design feasibility studies and technical risk assessments.
  • Advising on procurement strategies and material selection.
• Construction Phase Supervision
  • Providing on-site inspections to ensure correct installation of façade and structural elements.
  • Coordinating contractors, manufacturers, and quality control teams.
• Post-Completion Performance Validation
  • Conducting as-built verifications and final testing for compliance.
  • Recommending maintenance strategies for long-term façade durability.

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6. Cladding & Façade Remediation Consultancy

We specialize in assessing and upgrading existing façade systems to comply with modern safety and performance standards.

Key Remediation Services:

• Fire Safety Audits
  • Identifying non-compliant cladding materials and recommending A1/A2-rated alternatives.
  • Ensuring compliance with post-Grenfell fire regulations and government safety guidelines.
• Structural Integrity Assessments
  • Evaluating façade brackets, fixings, and anchors for structural weaknesses.
  • Recommending retrofit solutions to reinforce aging façade elements.
• Thermal Performance Upgrades
  • Retrofitting double-glazed units (IGUs) and energy-efficient insulation.
  • Advising on solar shading systems to reduce cooling loads.

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Why Choose NFEStructural for Consultancy?

✅ Multi-Disciplinary Expertise – Covering structural, façade, thermal, and energy performance consultancy.
✅ Compliance-Driven Solutions – Ensuring global regulatory adherence (Eurocodes, BS, ASTM, ASHRAE, LEED, BREEAM, NFPA).
✅ Advanced Engineering & Testing – Using CFD, FEA, and BIM integration for precise simulations and validation.
✅ Project Cost Optimization – Helping clients reduce costs through value engineering and material selection.
✅ Proven Track Record – Successfully delivering high-rise, commercial, and residential projects worldwide.

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