Offices, Braehead, Glasgow

A substantial new development of modern office space totaling over 50,000ft² across three levels in the Braehead area of Glasgow. This flagship commercial development features a robust steel frame construction with composite concrete floor decks, supported by comprehensive piled foundations. The project includes extensive car parking facilities incorporating innovative SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) for sustainable storm water management and disposal, demonstrating commitment to environmental best practices.

The structural engineering solution centers on a steel frame construction system with composite concrete floor decks, providing flexible and efficient office space layouts across three levels. Piled foundations were implemented to ensure stable support for the substantial building loads while accommodating local ground conditions. The extensive car parking areas required specialized civil engineering for drainage infrastructure, incorporating SUDS technology for sustainable storm water treatment and disposal. The 50,000ft² floor area demanded careful structural planning to optimize column spacing and provide maximum flexibility for office fit-out configurations.

The primary engineering challenges involved designing a large-scale commercial development that balanced structural efficiency with architectural requirements while incorporating sustainable drainage solutions. The piled foundation system required detailed geotechnical analysis and careful coordination with the steel frame construction sequence. The extensive car parking areas needed comprehensive drainage design integrating SUDS technology to meet environmental regulations and provide long-term sustainability. Coordinating the substantial floor area requirements with optimal structural grid layouts demanded close collaboration between structural and architectural design teams.

The completed Braehead Offices represents a landmark commercial development in Glasgow, providing high-quality office accommodation with excellent sustainability credentials. The project successfully delivers 50,000ft² of flexible, modern office space supported by comprehensive car parking and innovative drainage infrastructure. The integration of SUDS technology demonstrates environmental leadership in commercial development, while the efficient structural design provides long-term value for tenants and owners. This development establishes a benchmark for sustainable commercial construction in the Glasgow area, contributing significantly to the regional business infrastructure.