Patrick Parsons sign RICS Conflict Avoidance Pledge
We have signed the RICS pledge, initiated by several of the UK’s leading professional bodies for construction and engineering, demonstrating our commitment to Conflict Avoidance. The Conflict Avoidance Pledge We…
We’re in the 5% Club!
We are showing our commitment to developing our people by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored…
Water Neutrality for Sustainable Developments
Conservation professionals and sustainability technologists have been discussing carbon neutrality for a while. Now the use of water is increasingly becoming an important environmental issue, in terms of how do we create…
Nutrient Neutrality and Sustainable Drainage for New Developments
Nutrient neutrality and sustainable drainage are two crucial aspects of sustainable water management that focus on minimizing the negative impacts of nutrient pollution and promoting the effective management of stormwater…
Patrick Parsons appointed on Fontley Way
We’re delighted to announce that we have been appointed to deliver Civil and Structural Engineering services for Fontley Way, part of the Alton regeneration project in the London Borough of…
Geo-Environmental Engineer raises over £2,000 for Men’s Mental Health Charity
We’re delighted to announce that our Geo-Environmental Engineer, Tom Heath and his friend Tom Lippitt, have raised a massive £2,715 for the Men’s mental health charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably….
Olivia Plunkett-Hanson appointed as Supervising Civil Engineer
Our Associate, Olivia Plunkett-Hanson, has become Patrick Parsons Supervising Civil Engineer. This role, which has been appointed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), means that Olivia will be able…
BIM Level 2 Accreditation for Patrick Parsons
We are pleased to announce that Patrick Parsons has received an accreditation in BIM Level 2, awarded by BRE Global. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is transforming the entire construction process…
Implementing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
The philosophy to implementing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) on a proposed development has four key pillars to it. These are water quality, water quantity, amenity, and biodiversity. Water quantity focuses…
Can Sustainable Drainage Design Reduce Microplastics?
Plastic pollution is an environmental topic that is getting increased coverage and is emerging on the public, scientific, and political agenda. While plastic pollution is often highly visible, with a…
Carbon Reduction Through Sustainable Drainage Systems
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) offer valuable opportunities for carbon reduction and mitigating the impacts of climate change. By incorporating SuDS into urban planning and development, we can effectively manage stormwater…
What does it mean to be a STEM Ambassador?
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and maths; being an ambassador means representing, in my case, engineering as a potential career opportunity. A key part of being an ambassador is…
Patrick Parsons appointed on Yardley Brook Development
We’re pleased to announce that we have been appointed by the Jessup Brothers Ltd to provide civil and structural engineering services, in relation to the development of 298 new houses…
Unexploded Ordnance, is your site at risk?
During WWII, 30,000 tonnes of bombs were dropped on Britain. Combined with munitions from WWI and Ministry of Defence firing ranges, the chance of encountering Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) must be…
Applying for a Building Warrant in Scotland
The Scottish Building Standards system is markedly different from, and in many ways more rigorous than, the system currently operating in England and Wales. Lack of understanding of the requirements…
