Structural Engineering

Whether we are carefully conserving our heritage or creating cutting-edge architectural features, our structural engineering expertise enables our clients’ visions to be realised.

We constantly look to the future with our approach to sustainable engineering and application of the latest BIM processes. Combined with our high-quality SER certification and structural inspections, we have built a reputation as valued providers of impartial expert opinion.

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Conservation engineering

A mindful approach to preserving and adapting our treasured structures

Over the last 39 years, we have earned our reputation as one of Scotland’s leading conservation engineers with a wealth of projects dedicated to the sensitive care of historically important buildings, structures and places.

Architectural engineering

Pushing boundaries and innovating to achieve visionary structures

Our approach to Architectural Engineering often involves pushing the boundaries of what is physically possible so architects can create optimal spaces without being constrained by standard structures.

Sustainable engineering

Balanced and effective approach to supporting Net Zero targets

Since 2017 we have embedded Sustainable Engineering approaches across our services, positioning us at the forefront of contribution to Net Zero targets as we grow towards the future.

Structural inspections

Detailed investigations and expert recommendations

Narro provides a comprehensive range of structural inspections for clients including loss adjusters, building surveyors, private homeowners, property developers, non-domestic clients, and local authorities.

SER certification

Ensuring your design meets with building regulations

Under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, we are a Scottish Government approved body for the Certification of Design (Building Structures). This means we offer a full SER Certification process for all projects to evidence to your local council that your building design meets building standards.

Building information modelling (BIM)

Digital transformation for physical structures

For over a decade, Narro has been at the forefront of using digital Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes to deliver the best outcomes for our physical structures.

Expert witness

Independent expert opinion and evidence

The expert witnesses in our multi-disciplinary team each have over 20 years’ specialist experience in building design and construction and provide impartial, independent expert opinion to assist parties or the courts in resolving disputes or establishing liability.

Ability to push the brief and work collaboratively. A genuine interest in creating buildings and spaces, appreciate the Practice includes a good number of women engineers.

Collective Architecture

Sector focused and emphasis on quality of service delivery.

Philip Macdonald,

Managing Partner

Oberlanders Architects

It was a pleasure to work with you, really valued your sensitivity and understanding of our Sculpture Conservation approach in all your Structural Engineering designs.

Graciela Ainsworth,

Director

Graciela Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation