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Pinehurst Development

JMS Engineers were appointed as structural and civil consultants for the redevelopment of a former office block into 113 new apartments, including a part new-build extension.

Pinehurst Development
DisciplineStructural Engineering, Civil Engineering
LocationFarnborough, Hampshire
Client typeResidential
Project teamPinehurst Developments, DRK Planning

The brief

Office-to-residential conversion

JMS Engineers were appointed as structural and civil consultants for the redevelopment of a former office block into 113 new apartments, including a part new-build extension.

Engineering response

Structural strengthening and reuse

Our structural team designed new foundations, reinforced steel frames, and strengthening works to support additional floors, while also providing calculations to ensure the existing structure could safely accommodate new loads. We developed designs for balconies, a framed atrium, and permanent support solutions to guide safe demolition and reconstruction.

Delivery detail

Drainage strategy

On the civil side, JMS prepared a drainage strategy, working with the Water Authority to reuse existing connections where possible and incorporating SuDS to meet planning requirements. Service coordination and below-ground drainage were also integrated into the design.

Outcome

Coordinated residential delivery

This project demonstrates our ability to deliver efficient, safe, and coordinated engineering solutions, maximising the reuse of existing structures while enabling high-quality residential development in Farnborough.

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