Chartered Professional Engineer specializing in building sectorExperienced in all aspects of the construction industry from contractor to consultants, client organisations and Local Authority.Whilst my back ground is in engineering I have a flair for high quality architectural design which means all my work has a pragmatic approach yet ensuring aesthetic integrity is not compromised. Commercial aware with an appreciation of construction economics and ability to accurately estimate works.Project and personnel management skillsQualified health and safety professionalStructural design experience including structural steel work, stainless steel, aluminium reinforced and prestressed concrete, masonry, timber and structural glass. Extensive knowledge of local geology, assisted in writing local geological memoirs for Fylde Coast. Experience in site investigation and contaminated land remediation with in depth knowledge of geotechnical engineering, particularly in glacial tills and clay - foundation design, retaining walls (rigid and flexible), slope stability and ground improvementsCivil design for roads and drainage. Expert witness in building defect disputes, party wall surveyor and registered CDM co-ordinator.Established own practice, KDA, providing a one stop shop service to a varied client portfolio from domestic householder through to blue chip PLCsSector experience ranges from design and build schemes with major contractors, residential developments, domestic properties, disabled adaptations and accessibility, schools and colleges, health care (inc dentist & doctor's surgeries, Hospital -extensions & laboratories, structural ceilings in X-Ray theatres) Car show rooms, factories and industrial development, Leisure trade including hotels and public houses.Experience in historical and listed buildings, including remedial stabilization and conversion including Churches & monumentsKDA have won numerous design quality awards, including RTPI and civic trust.