Thomas Consulting Ltd

16/10/2026

Making connections at Connection Business Expo!

Yesterday, two members of our Shrewsbury team, Matt and Harvey, attended the Connection Business Expo on behalf of Thomas Consulting.

The Expo provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with businesses from across Shropshire and the surrounding region, raise awareness of the services we offer, and build valuable relationships with fellow professionals.

Events like these are a great way to share knowledge, explore new opportunities and strengthen connections within the local business community.

A big thank you to the organisers for hosting such a valuable event. Matt and Harvey enjoyed representing Thomas Consulting and making new connections along the way!

15/10/2026

Last night, a couple of our Lancaster office staff attended the soft launch of the brand-new Riverside Tap House & W**e Bar.

It was a fantastic evening, with a great atmosphere and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate an exciting new addition to the Garstang community.

As proud sponsors of Garstang Football Club, we're delighted to support the club and its continued development, both on and off the pitch. We're grateful to have been invited to such a special occasion and to celebrate this exciting milestone alongside the club and the wider community.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing Riverside Tap House & W**e Bar to life. We wish you every success for the future and look forward to seeing what's to come!

14/10/2026

We're celebrating our 47th anniversary this month and are delighted to mark 47 years of success in the engineering industry.

Over the years, we've been proud to contribute to a wide range of projects and play our part in supporting the wider engineering community.

A huge thank you to our fantastic team, past and present, whose dedication, expertise and hard work have been central to everything we've achieved.

We're also incredibly grateful to our clients for their continued trust, support and collaboration throughout our journey.

Here's to 47 years of growth, innovation, teamwork and shared success - and to many more still to come!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story.

12/10/2026

We're delighted to see the Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Reconfiguration recognised as Project of the Year at the Structural Steel Design Awards 2026!

Thomas Consulting is incredibly proud to have played our part in this landmark project through our fabrication work, supporting the delivery of a highly complex scheme within a live, operational airport.

As part of the project, Thomas Consulting provided design input for incredibly complex structural modifications, including bespoke steelwork connections, structural strengthening of existing structures and temporary works designs to limit disruption and maintain separation between landside and airside boundaries.

Over 1,000 tons of structural steelwork has been wheeled into the building without a crane lift, requiring extensive liaison with steelwork fabricators to help overcome the challenges of working within a live airport environment.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved, particularly to our Client McCrory Construction, Billy Douglas and Chris Horne.

We're proud to have played our part in this outstanding achievement!

12/10/2026

We're pleased to announce that Episode 3 of Kev Wilson Builders Ltd Just Building Podcast is now live!

In this episode, George from our Lancaster office chats with Kev about all things engineering and the important relationship between builders and engineers, discussing how collaboration plays a key role in successful projects.

We're delighted to have been invited to join Kev's podcast and would like to thank him for thinking of us and for the opportunity to share our insights and experiences.

Make sure to give the episode a listen and find out more about the conversation!

EPISODE 3 NOW LIVE!🎙

This time round we were joined by George from Thomas Consulting.

We do a lot of work with Thomas Consulting and so it was great to get them on board to the podcast, and have a chat about all things engineering and the relationship
between builder & engineer.

Available on all major streaming platforms, just type in Just Building, or click the link below to listen directly.

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ubr58-1b752f4

Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and if you've got something to add we'd love to hear from you.

10/10/2026

Today is a reminder that mental health matters every day. At Thomas Consulting, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and comfortable speaking openly about their wellbeing.

With 8 trained Mental Health Aides across our offices, we're proud to ensure our colleagues always have someone to turn to.

Together, let's continue to break the stigma, encourage conversations, and make mental wellbeing a priority every day.

08/10/2026

This week, our Engineer, Harvey, had the opportunity to join the Shropshire Chamber for a podcast discussing the benefits of networking and the value it brings to both businesses and participants.

During the conversation, Harvey shared his experiences with networking and how building connections with others can open new opportunities, encourage collaboration, and help businesses develop strong, lasting relationships.

They also explored how networking can benefit individuals, from gaining confidence and sharing knowledge to meeting people from different industries and learning from their experiences.

It was a great opportunity to share experiences and highlight why networking is such an important part of building relationships, supporting businesses and bringing people together.

We're looking forward to hearing the full episode when it's released!

A big thank you to the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce for inviting Harvey to be part of the podcast.

06/10/2026

Another exciting project milestone!

We're delighted to see The Anchor Residency at Trafford Waters receive Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator, allowing construction to get underway on this £37m development.

Thomas Consulting has worked alongside Bridgestone Construction and the wider project team to provide structural engineering services for the 208-home development, which comprises eight- and 13-storey buildings.

The approval marks another great milestone in our ongoing work with Bridgestone Construction. We recently supported the team on Nexus House, their PBSA development in Salford, which also achieved Gateway 2 approval.

Congratulations to everyone involved! We're proud to play our part in helping bring these exciting developments forward.

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Clearance has been given by the Building Safety Regulator for Anchor Residency’s 208 homes, triggering an immediate start onsite.

05/10/2026

We are delighted for our Client, Bridgestone Construction, on achieving Gateway 2 approval for the Nexus House student accommodation scheme.

A lot of lessons were learnt along the way, but it was a great team effort by all.

The proposal entails the demolition of the existing three-storey "L" - shaped building and the construction of a 364-unit Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in a part five, part seven-storey building.

Each unit will be a self-contained studio with a total sales area of 91,448 sq. ft. The scheme will incorporate a residents' lounge, gym, cycle store and service accommodation on the ground floor.

We can't wait to see what the future holds for this project, and it was a pleasure to be invited to the groundbreaking ceremony last week!

A big thanks to: Bridgestone Construction - Tim Groom Architects - Prana Consulting - Paddock Johnson

05/10/2026

Exciting work from our Shrewsbury team last week! 📸🏟️

Our engineers were at Croud Meadow to conduct a structural survey for Shrewsbury Town Football Club, carrying out a close-up inspection following concerns regarding rust staining at bolt connections.

By utilising our in-house aerial inspection capabilities—with one of our own engineers being a fully qualified drone pilot—we were able to complete a comprehensive, safe, and efficient high-level assessment without the need for costly or intrusive access equipment.

Whether it’s stadium infrastructure, complex roofs, or hard-to-reach commercial structures, aerial surveys offer a fast, highly detailed, and cost-effective approach to structural inspection.

If you have requirements for high-level, complex, or limited-access structural surveys, feel free to reach out to our team to discuss how we can help.