About Us
Who We Are
Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson Architects & Engineers is a RIBA Chartered Practice and AJ100 firm. Founded in 1834 by Matthew Ellison Hadfield and now has around 80 professional staff. With offices based in Sheffield and working on projects throughout the UK.
We unite Architects, Engineers, Masterplanners, and Interior Designers in one practice combining professional expertise, creativity and commercial awareness.
We provide a comprehensive range of services and have an enviable reputation for the efficient delivery of thoughtful, innovative and sustainable projects, created by design teams with solid experience and creativity. We work across a range of sectors residential, retail, leisure, commercial, healthcare and education.
We provide a range of services from specialist consultancy to a fully integrated multi-disciplinary design service, with each appointment tailored to meet the client’s requirements.
Services
Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson is a versatile, multi-skilled company dedicated to delivering exceptional development solutions. With a wealth of experience and a team of highly qualified professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your unique needs.
Benefit from our in-depth knowledge and guidance on all aspects of the development process, including planning, design, and construction. Our team of architects, engineers, and interior designers collaborates seamlessly to create innovative and functional spaces. We understand that every project is different. That's why we work closely with our clients to develop bespoke solutions that exceed expectations.
Engineering
Our Engineering group functions as an independent consultancy, or within a coordinated design team with our architects. We offer a comprehensive range of structural and civil engineering services, working directly for clients, their agents and other architectural practices.
We can support clients through all stages of a project, from initial feasibility and concept studies, through to technical design and construction, to delivery, handover and beyond.
In addition to the groups substantial experience working with all commonly used building materials, we have particular expertise in the design and detailing of concrete structures. Our in house team of engineers and technicians provide a wide range of services, from complete design and detailing of multi-storey framed structures, though to individual structural or cladding elements.
| Services offered include, but are not limited to: | |
| Feasibility Studies | Independent Structural Design Checks |
| Engineering Desk Studies | Flood Risk Assessment |
| Procurement Site Investigations | Foul & Surafce Water Drainage |
| Sustainability Assessments | Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) |
| Structural Analysis & Design | Earthworks & Ground Modelling |
| Foundations | External Works |
| Extensions & Refurbishments | Value Engineering |
| Reinforcement Detailing | Building Information Modelling (BIM) |
| Production Detailing of Precast Concrete | New Builds |
| Structural Inspections & Appraisals |
Culture
Our success as a practice is based on the talents and expertise of our teams. We are committed to continual evaluation and improvement in the quality of our designs and of our technical capabilities. We invest in the process of continuous professional growth for the benefit of our staff, our company and our clients.
Culture is reflected in our architecture; we explore and investigate the context and end users throughout the design process to help clients fulfil their own brief to produce projects that enhance the communities they serve.
We believe that good design can make a positive difference to the economic and social interaction value of a project. We focus on sustainable design and making a positive contribution to the built environment and society.
We are extremely proud of our achievements, our clients and our staff.
We are currently seeking new members for our design teams, follow this link to our current Career Opportunities.
BIM
Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson Limited has always invested in the advancement of technology and our approach to the progression of BIM within the industry is no exception.
The business continues to invest in the use of Autodesk Revit and numerous projects have been successfully delivered using this software for our commercial and retail clients. As part of the progression we have invested in new hardware and employee development with the aim of offering the best service to our clients.
In addition to using Revit on projects at all stages of the process we have assisted our clients with an understanding of the BIM process and how they can implement it into their own business structure.
Collaborative working is fundamental to the success of BIM projects and this is something that the business and its staff are well versed in. We aim to deliver exceptional buildings as part of a successful team and the BIM process will aid this.
