METIB UK

METIB UK METIB Structural Engineering is a team of professional engineers, designers of building structures with over 15 years of market presence.

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The scale behind the model.This project was not just about creating a 3D model.It included two independent flue gas duct...
03/06/2026

The scale behind the model.

This project was not just about creating a 3D model.

It included two independent flue gas duct lines connecting two gas turbines to one chimney, with large and changing cross-sections, 10 mm steel plates, HEB and IPE stiffening members, internal insulation, stainless-steel lining and external acoustic enclosure.

Every element had to make sense not only in the model, but also in documentation, fabrication, transport and er****on.

This is one of the reasons why we entered the project in the Tekla BIM Awards.

Complex industrial engineering deserves visibility too.

Public voting is open until 13 June.
You can support our team here: https://construsoftbimawards.com/pl/flue-gas-duct-systems-and-supporting-structures/

Behind every model, there is a team.Behind this project, there were hours of coordination, checking, modelling, detailin...
29/05/2026

Behind every model, there is a team.

Behind this project, there were hours of coordination, checking, modelling, detailing and engineering decisions.

Every connection, every support, every duct section and every drawing had to make sense not only in the model, but also in fabrication, transport and er****on.

This is why we are proud that our project is part of the Tekla BIM Awards.

For us, this is not only about showing a 3D model.
It is about showing the work behind it: the engineering logic, the attention to detail and the people who made it possible.

Complex industrial engineering deserves visibility too.

You can support our team by voting here: https://construsoftbimawards.com/pl/flue-gas-duct-systems-and-supporting-structures/

14/05/2026

We’re proud to share that our project has been nominated in the Tekla BIM Awards.

This is not just another BIM model. It is a complex industrial structure combining engineering, coordination, fabrication logic and ex*****on documentation.

Public voting is now open and every vote matters.
Vote for our project here: https://construsoftbimawards.com/pl/flue-gas-duct-systems-and-supporting-structures/
Voting is open until 13 June.

Partner for investments without compromise.Every investment needs more than correct calculations.It needs a project that...
07/05/2026

Partner for investments without compromise.

Every investment needs more than correct calculations.

It needs a project that is coordinated, ex*****on-ready and developed with production, assembly and cost efficiency in mind.

At METIB, we combine steel and reinforced concrete structural design with practical engineering, BIM coordination and a strong understanding of fabrication and implementation.

We support investors, contractors and technology partners across Poland, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Our goal is simple: to deliver structures that work not only on paper, but also in production and on site.

📩 Let’s talk about your project.

23/04/2026

Construction is not only about speed.
It is also about the right decisions, quality control, and experience that helps prevent problems before they happen.

This is what investor supervision for KORFF ISOLMATIC looks like.

Calciner retrofit – underestimated challengesIn calciner retrofit projects, most of the discussion focuses on technology...
16/04/2026

Calciner retrofit – underestimated challenges

In calciner retrofit projects, most of the discussion focuses on technology.
Process parameters. Capacity. Emissions.

And the structure?

Too often treated as “an adaptation of the existing system.”

That’s a mistake.

Because a calciner retrofit is not an update.
It changes how the entire structure behaves.



1. Temperature effects

A new calciner = new temperature distribution.

local overheating of the structure

temperature differentials between elements

thermal expansions not considered in the original design

The result?
Secondary stresses that seem to “come out of nowhere.”

2. Dynamics

A calciner is not just mass. It’s movement.

gas pulsations

vibrations from operation

time-dependent loads

If you treat it as a static problem - you’ve already lost.


3. Change in load paths

Adding or modifying elements changes how the structure works.

Loads no longer follow the original paths.

new supports

removed elements

altered stiffness of the system

What used to be safe can suddenly become critical.

4. Installation staging

The most underestimated aspect.

The structure during installation ≠ the structure in its final state.

temporary supports

lack of system continuity

different load transfer paths

In many cases, the highest risk appears exactly here.

Not in the final design.
But during ex*****on.


The takeaway?

A calciner retrofit is not just a “structural design task.”

It sits at the intersection of:

process
structure
and real-world installation

If these three are not aligned from the beginning -
issues are only a matter of time.


Want more insights on heavy industrial retrofits?
👉 Follow – more coming in this series.

A retrofit is not a project. It’s a negotiation with reality.In retrofit projects, the biggest challenges are rarely whe...
27/03/2026

A retrofit is not a project. It’s a negotiation with reality.

In retrofit projects, the biggest challenges are rarely where you expect them to be.

We asked our team:
what is really the hardest part of a retrofit?

Here’s what came up most often:

Lack of space - “there was more of it on the drawings”
Reality always verifies the model.

Uncertainty of the existing structure
Documentation ≠ actual condition.

Integration with a live process
You design, but production cannot stop.

Multidisciplinary coordination under time pressure
Every decision impacts five others.

Installation that has to work the first time
Because there is no room for rework.

A retrofit is not “just another steel structure.”

It is surgery on a living industrial system.

That’s why at METIB, a project doesn’t start with steel -
it starts with understanding the entire system.

If you work on industrial modernizations -
what is the biggest challenge for you?

Retrofits in cement plants are more than just upgrades - they are executed within existing, often heavily modified struc...
19/03/2026

Retrofits in cement plants are more than just upgrades - they are executed within existing, often heavily modified structures, under time pressure and operational constraints.

From our experience, many structural issues tend to repeat in similar patterns.

In this carousel, we highlight 3 of the most common mistakes we encounter in retrofit projects - all of which can significantly impact safety, cost, and schedule.

👉 Check if they apply to your project.

12/03/2026

What is METIB?

Is it just a structural engineering office — or something more?

In this short video, our President Marek Tomkowicz talks about how the company started, how we approach collaboration with clients, and what kind of projects truly motivate our team.

A few minutes about how we think about engineering, partnership and complex industrial challenges.

🎥 Get to know METIB.

Why is a retrofit in a cement plant not just another steel structure?At first glance, it may look like a typical structu...
06/03/2026

Why is a retrofit in a cement plant not just another steel structure?
At first glance, it may look like a typical structural project.
In reality, retrofit projects are among the most complex engineering challenges.
Engineers must work within extremely limited space, between existing installations, often relying on foundations with decades of operational history.
And there is one more crucial factor:
the plant is still operating.
The rotary kiln is running.
Material handling systems are active.
Production cannot simply stop.
That is why the biggest challenge in retrofit projects is not the steel itself.
The real challenge is integrating a new structure into an existing industrial system.

If you want to learn more, read the full article on our website or LinkedIn.

🔗 Link in bio.

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