LNT Construction appoints Dudleys for expert engineering support

LNT Construction has appointed Dudleys Consulting Engineers to assist with development planning and civil engineering aspects for a number of new projects across the UK.

LNT Construction is a part of LNT Care Developments which is currently the UK’s largest provider of carbon-zero, affordable and high-quality care homes. Established for more than 30 years, the Group has developed more than 230 sites with a built value exceeding £3.7 billion, providing over 15,000 beds to date.

As part of ambitious expansion plans, LNT was seeking to enhance its supply chain and approached Dudleys Consulting Engineers due to its extensive care home project credentials, to assist in the drainage design to achieve Planning Consent, and highway alterations obtaining technical approval for S278 agreements.

Dudleys North West team is currently advising LNT on six new 66-bed care home projects with expert engineering advice and design information to support the planning and construction processes.

Chris Brady, technical director said, “We are delighted to assist LNT Construction with strategic advice through pre planning stages, drainage strategy, flood risk assessments and subsequently provide engineering design to support construction processes.

“Timescales have been very tight for most of the projects, but our team has been very efficient in working with various drainage, highways and lead local flood authorities in each geographical location. Different planning policy requirements were also a key consideration and working within the policy framework of each area requires in-depth knowledge and experience of the technical challenges to be overcome. We have also assisted in designing off-site S278 highways works and off-site drainage outfall solutions, negotiating with highway and drainage authorities during the process.

“Dudleys is passionate about working collaboratively with clients, key stakeholders and regulatory authorities to deliver sustainable solutions with the best possible value."

Established more than 15 years ago in Leeds, Dudleys is an award-winning, privately-owned consultancy.