Sectors - Retail

Cinema and Retail Development - Colchester

PEP were appointed as civil and structural engineering design consultants for this four storey steel framed building, which was constructed behind a retained, listed masonry façade.

The development comprised basement and ground floor restaurants and shops, together with a six screen cinema on the upper floors. It was constructed within an extremely tight site, in the town centre and within the financial constraints imposed by the Client.

The demolition of the existing building and the construction of piled foundation and basement structure necessitated careful consideration of the stability of the adjoining listed buildings and safe methods of construction.

Mixed Development - Romford

PEP were appointed as civil and structural engineering design consultants for this mixed use development, including two storey retail units with 2, 3 and 4 storeys of residential apartments above, a 4 storey landmark building, a multi-storey car park and a seven storey hotel.

The existing site has a lively and active market that is operational three days of the week and has to continue trading throughout the development. There is a requirement for extensive demolition, services diversions and work adjacent to existing occupied buildings.

Sainsburys Store . Hitchin, Hertfordshire

PEP were appointed as civil and structural engineering design consultants for the development of this new Superstore and associated access roads and parking facilities, situated on the old historic Tannery site off Bancroft / Whinbush Road in Hitchin, alongside the river Hiz.

The works included the construction of 34,500 sq ft of supermarket, on a 2.0 Ha site, which also necessitated the design of new car parking area, alterations to the river layout, a new river walk and access roads - including a vehicular bridge over the River. On site storm water attenuation schemes were developed in order to lessen the likelihood of river flooding.

Trinity Street Development . Bolton

PEP were appointed as civil and structural engineering design consultants for this development of retail units for Wicks, Boots, and TK Maxx, constructed adjacent to a Sainsbury Store.

The heavily contaminated site was remediated and subject to ground improvement, using vibro-stone columns

The development included extensive existing drainage diversions.