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WME’s structural engineers are experts in the design and construction of all types of structures, from individual small buildings to multi-unit developments, and low-rise long-span buildings to super high-rise towers.

We work closely with architects, project developers, building owners and contractors to achieve the collective vision for a project, delivering effective structural solutions. Whatever the sector, scale, location or structural material, we provide a practical coordinated service, designed to maximise value and minimise construction time.

WME’s roots are in the UAE, where construction is fast-paced and demanding, and in the UK. Many projects push architectural, technical and physical boundaries. Our structural engineering teams include experts from many countries, drawn to the UAE for its dynamic construction environment and to the UK for the challenges of working in a complex built environment. We offer a depth of experience in both regions and beyond, the ability to find solutions to complex challenges and the flexibility to work with new technologies and design approaches.

Particular areas of expertise include the design of long-span and high-rise structures, design for seismic zones, and the integration of structures and building services, along with sustainability measures, in all building types.

A key aspect of our approach is working with architects and designers at the concept stage of a project, when structural advice and option development can help define architectural intent and realise spatial qualities. It can also increase net lettable areas and layout flexibility — reducing capital costs and maximising construction efficiency — as well as help build-in adaptability for future uses.

In addition to the integrated built environment services we provide at WME, we work closely with external experts in geotechnical, facade and fire engineering. We use the latest building information modelling (BIM) software, coordinating and streamlining design and documentation processes across even the most complex of projects.

Recent Structures Projects

Solitaire Mall

Solitaire, known as the jewel of Riyadh, is a 70,000m2 retail mall, made up of a number of pavilions.

AWR Business Bay

The development is a prestigious five star Hotel building located on Sheikh Zayed Road in the Business Bay area of Dubai.

Downtown Views II

Located on a prime site in Downtown Dubai, Downtown Views II provides good view of the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall Fountain, and The Observation Tower, currently under construction in the Dubai Creek Harbour.

Boulevard Point Fountain Views

Our structural and building services engineers are working on the detailed design of four super-high rise towers in Downtown Dubai, the highest of which is the Address Residence hotel, which will stand at 315m.

SRG Tower

SRG Tower is a 111-floor luxury residential apartment tower; a highly efficient, highly engineered iconic super- high-rise tower that resonates with efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.

Opera Grand

Following WME’s success in reducing the structure required to achieve Emaar’s Address Residence hotel at Fountain Views, we were appointed as structural, building services, fire, acoustic and vertical transport engineers for the new project, which completed in 2018.

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Murali Guruvappan

Director, Structures

Roger Fleming

Associate

Praveen Kumar

Associate

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