Commercial Services

End-to-end structural engineering services for architects, developers, and contractors. Keeping your projects on schedule and within budget.

For architects, developers, and contractors, North Bar Engineer offers end-to-end commercial engineering services that keep your projects on schedule and within budget – with no compromise on safety or quality. You get a dedicated structural engineering team that understands the pressures of commercial builds, be it a new retail unit, an office refurbishment, or a multi-storey residential block.

We provide everything from preliminary structural design consultations to detailed calculations packages ready for building control submission, working in tandem with your design and construction teams. Our agile approach means we can slot into your project at any stage, whether you need value-engineering alternatives or a last-minute check on an existing design.

50+
Years Combined Experience
8
Specialized Services
100%
Building Regs Compliant

What Sets Us Apart

Coordination & Communication

We participate in design team meetings and provide prompt RFI responses

3D Visualizations

Clear, detailed drawings so site teams can build right the first time

Modern Standards

Building Safety Act regulations and net-zero carbon goals

Value Engineering

Cost optimization without compromising safety or quality

Our Services

Secondary Framing Structures (SFS)

Lightweight cold-formed steel stud systems for modern construction

  • Quick installation and cost-effective
  • Load-bearing and non-loadbearing walls
  • Specialized SFS design expertise

Steel Structure Engineering

Precision-designed steel frames, beams, and connections

  • Portal frames and multi-storey frameworks
  • Advanced connection design
  • Cost-optimized member sizing

Foundation Design

Robust foundation solutions for all ground conditions

  • Pad, strip, raft, and pile foundations
  • Ground investigation analysis
  • Settlement calculations

Timber Design

Sustainable engineered timber structures

  • Glulam beams and CLT panels
  • Traditional timber frames
  • Modern timber construction

Connection Design

Detailed steel and concrete connection calculations

  • Moment and shear connections
  • Bolted and welded details
  • Steel-to-concrete interfaces

Moment Design & Lateral Stability

Wind resistance and lateral stability systems

  • Rigid frame design
  • Bracing systems and shear walls
  • Wind load analysis

Mezzanine Floor Design

Maximize space with engineered mezzanine floors

  • Load capacity optimization
  • Steel or timber construction
  • Access and egress planning

Staircase Design

Compliant staircase design in steel, timber, or concrete

  • Part K Building Regulations
  • Load and deflection calculations
  • Handrail and balustrade design

Ready to Start Your Commercial Project?

Your success is our success, and we go above and beyond to ensure the structural frame is one thing you don't have to worry about.