The road improvement scheme at Pulpit Rock on the eastern site of Loch Lomond required a new bridge, 165m long and following a tight “S” curve in the roadway. The site was an environmentally sensitive area and one of exceptional natural beauty, requiring a sensitive design solution which was economically viable to construct in the difficult terrain.
PUNCH Consulting Engineers were appointed as independent structural consultants, and the service began with a review of the emerging design proposals in the pre-tender stage, with formal sign-off on the final proposal included in the bid to Transport Scotland.
On award of the Contract to McLoughlin & Harvey Ltd., we then proceeded to carry out a fully independent design of the bridge in compliance with Eurocodes and UK annexes to meet the requirements for a Category 3 check to the DMRB.
At PUNCH, we understand the value of education. That’s why we support our staff who wish to undertake further education and training. We encourage staff members to maintain their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditations with Engineers Ireland. We also continue to offer training in sustainable design and construction through seminars, in-house lectures, and external training programmes. We promote the achievement of professional titles with institutions such as Engineers Ireland, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, the Institute of Structural Engineers, and the Institute of Civil Engineers.
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