3D Scanning Techniques for Nuclear Decommissioning
Our client was appointed to create a specialist remote 3D laser scanning method for use on a contaminated site at a former nuclear facility. The main objective of the project was to make a scan of the building to internally survey the main cell to enable a 3D model of the internal cell configuration to […]
Beautiful Biomimicry – The Dino Bridge
Our client, in conjunction with architects and structural engineers, was hired to develop a bridge for the Crystal Palace Dinosaur Park which would improve access to the heritage island for maintenance and educational purposes. The dinosaurs, built in 1854, are set in landscapes that attempt to reflect 400 million years of geologic time, and presented […]
Tidal Defences That Preserve Marine Ecology
Typically, seawalls are constructed using reinforced concrete panels which provide important structural reinforcement to marine structures, however, can be detrimental to marine biodiversity. The concrete on the surface of the panels can be toxic to marine life, including microorganisms, which can result in disruptions to the ecosystem. Based on a global research project on the […]
How do subcontractors affect R&D tax relief?
The issue of subcontractors and R&D tax relief is one that causes a lot more uncertainty than it needs to. A lot of SMEs mistakenly believe that they either can’t claim R&D tax relief for projects that have involved subcontractors, or even that the subcontractors are the ones entitled to the incentive from HMRC. However, […]