Façade & Structural Engineering

Engineering
facades that
endure.

Precision-engineered building envelopes and structural systems for landmark architecture across three continents.

340+
Projects Delivered
28
Countries of Practice
18yr
Engineering Excellence

BIM-Driven Workflow

LOD 400 modeling standard

International Standards

EN, ASTM & ISO compliant

Sustainable Engineering

LEED & BREEAM aligned

End-to-End Solutions

Concept through delivery

About Meridian

Built on rigour,
refined by experience.

Meridian is a specialist engineering consultancy with deep expertise in façade systems, structural design, and digital delivery. We work with architects, developers, and contractors to resolve the most technically demanding building challenges.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in London, our team of 60+ engineers brings analytical rigour and construction pragmatism to every project — from glazed super-tall towers to heritage conservation works.

60+
Engineers & Specialists
£4.2B
Construction Value
12
Industry Awards
Facade technical pattern
18yr
Industry Practice
Services

Core engineering disciplines.

Four integrated practice areas working in concert to deliver technical excellence from concept to completion.

Facade Engineering

Unitised curtain walling, structural glazing, rainscreen cladding, and complex geometric envelopes.

Structural Engineering

Primary systems, connection design, movement joints, and structural assessments for landmark projects.

BIM Services

Full 3D information modelling at LOD 300–400, clash coordination, and digital handover.

Sustainability

Whole-life carbon analysis. Embodied carbon benchmarking, and certification support.

Technical Depth

Deep domain excellence.

Resolving the industry's most complex technical challenges through computational logic and fabrication pragmatism.

DISCIPLINE / 01

Wind & Load Analysis

Computational wind engineering, wind tunnel liaison, dynamic loading studies, and seismic demand calculations.

CFDWind TunnelEurocode 1
DISCIPLINE / 02

Material Optimisation

Section sizing, material substitution analysis, aluminium alloy selection, and glass interlayer studies.

FEAAluminiumGlass
DISCIPLINE / 03

Weather Resistance

Air and water infiltration testing, CWCT protocols, condensation risk analysis, and thermal bridge modelling.

CWCTISO 10211Psi Values
DISCIPLINE / 04

Fabrication Support

Shop drawing review, tolerance analysis, mock-up witnessing, and installation methodology validation.

ITPShop DrawingsQA
BIM wireframe cube
BIM LOD 400
Unitised Panel
Structure
COORD: 40.200 MM
Digital Delivery

Precision begins in
the model.

We use BIM not as a documentation tool, but as the central analytical engine for every design decision — from structural checks to thermal performance.

3D Coordinated Modelling

Federated models across architecture, structure and MEP with full interference checking at every RIBA stage.

Clash Detection & Resolution

Navisworks-based clash management with structured issue workflows and formal sign-off registers.

4D & 5D Integration

Programme-linked models for construction phasing and cost tracking tied directly to model elements.

Sustainability

Performance, not
just compliance.

We go beyond checkbox certification. Our practice integrates performance targets at the outset and tracks them through every design decision.

BREEAMLEEDWELLPASSIVHAUS
35%
Carbon Reduction
50+
BREEAM Projects
1.2k
Tonnes Saved
95%
Material Recovery
Our Methodology

From first loading assumption
to final site audit.

A linear progression of technical milestones ensuring consistency and buildability throughout the project lifecycle.

01

Diagnostic

Technical briefing and performance audit.

02

Parametric

Geometric optimization and logic.

03

Structural

Loading studies and section sizing.

04

Clash Ready

LOD 400 coordination and audit.

05

Handover

Final site audit and digital O&M.

Next Steps

Resolve your building's
technical logic today.

Our engineers are ready to discuss your project requirements across facade, structural, or BIM-driven disciplines.