Transfer slabs: getting it right from the start

Matt is a Principal Engineer working in AECOM’s South East Structures team and a chartered member of the Institution. Matt’s career has focussed predominantly on the forensic assessment of existing reinforced concrete buildings and he is a member of AECOM’s reinforced concrete ‘Subject Matter Expert’ group. In this role, he is responsible for developing technical guidance specifically tailored to the analysis of existing RC frames. He also has experience in the conservation, restoration, and transformation of historic buildings. He has been fortunate enough to work on the refurbishment of some of the UK’s most iconic Grade 1 listed buildings, including Norman Shaw North (the original Scotland Yard police headquarters) and the Elizabeth Tower (better known as Big Ben).

Alex is a Senior Structural Engineer at Meinhardt’s London office and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He has extensive experience in the design and delivery of major multi-million-pound developments, including the landmark Kings Cross regeneration project in London. Alex has led the structural engineering for Tottenham Hale Central mixed-use development and was a key engineer on Atlassian Central, the world’s tallest hybrid timber building, located in Sydney’s CBD. Alongside his current work on commercial and residential schemes across London and the UK, Alex also serves as a mentor to Civil Engineering students at University College London, guiding them through their final year Integrated Design Project (IDP).

Emily is a chartered structural and civil engineer with over 10 years’ experience within the construction industry. Her role includes sharing best practice for the design of concrete buildings, providing technical guidance to designers and specifiers and contributing to the development of codes and standards. Emily is also a chartered environmentalist and with a focus on promoting material efficient and sustainable concrete designs. Prior to joining The Concrete Centre, she worked on a wide range of challenging engineering schemes, including stations, stadia and commercial buildings.