Ummer achieves Passive House Certification
We’re delighted to share the news that our Managing Partner, Ummer Daraz, has received Passive House Tradesperson accreditation. This noteworthy accomplishment underscores Empace’s commitment to sustainable practices and energy efficiency. The Passive House standard is a forward-thinking building concept aiming to reduce energy usage and improve comfort and air quality. By focusing on minimising energy […]
Kingfisher House, Bradford nears completion
The annex building at the Kingfisher House site in Bradford is close to completion. The site is located very close to the city centre and the Empace Bradford office, it is currently being advertised to potential tenants for commercial scale food manufacturing, storage and offices requirements More on the project here: https://www.empace.co.uk/portfolio/kingfisher-house-annex/
Team Empace catchup in London
As structural engineers, we’re used to dealing with weighty issues. But at our recent team get together in London, we lightened things up over a delicious Ethiopian meal in Kings Cross and a tour of our recent work at the Battersea power station, look out for a new shipping container park addition next to the […]
Site Progress: ‘The Grand’ Bradford
This site experienced a slowdown in construction during the pandemic but progress is now underway at ‘The Grand’ in Bradford with external works and internal fit out. Once completed this function centre will be able to cater for up to 800 people. Empace provided critical structural engineering input and we can’t wait to see it […]
Empace appoints new London Partner
Empace are delighted to announce the appointment of our new partner Richard Colley based in London. Richard brings with him a wealth of experience working on some of the most complex projects in the industry and will be working alongside our managing partner Ummer to continue our growth and expand our London portfolio. Please get […]
Empace attains ISO accreditation!
We are delighted to report that Empace have attained accreditation for standards ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management system) and ISO 45001: 2018 (health and safety management system). The ISO standards are globally recognised and set a high bar for Empace to demonstrate commitment to excellence in ensuring every aspect of our operations […]
Work commences on The Last Plantagenet project in Leicester
Preliminary work has commenced on The Last Plantagenet building in Leicester. The previously derelict building is being prepared for an exciting transformation into high quality student accommodation
Team Empace expands with new senior engineer
Empace are delighted to welcome our new Senior Engineer to the team, Kieran Walker.
Kieran is an Incorporated Member of the IStructE and brings with him over 10 years’ experience in the industry.
New addition to Team Empace
Big welcome to our newest engineer Imran Ghafoor.
Imran joins us at our Bradford office and is a class fellow of our director Ummer Daraz CEng MIStructE. He brings with him a variety of experience in both temporary and permanent works.
Want to join us? If you are an engineer with 4+ years experience in buildings and are looking for your next challenge, please get in touch at recruitment@empaceconsulting.com (no agencies please)
Ummer Daraz discusses his career with the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
Empace managing director Ummer Daraz speaks to the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) to discuss his career and on attaining chartership.
Ummer discusses some of the highlights of his journey into engineering, including his favourite projects such as the Portsoken Pavilion in Aldgate, London.
Read more on his career profile at the IStructE here: Ummer Daraz MIStructE – The Institution of Structural Engineers