End-To-End Expertise

Advanced Technology & Bim Capability

Collaborative Approach

Our Approach

People, Performance, Partnership & Pride

At BDC Group, we know that successful engineering is a combination of people, performance, partnership and pride. These are the core values that have underscored our company since our inception in 2013. Over the last decade, we have built a strong reputation as a leading Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy, supporting both private and public sector clients across the UK.

Our Approach

Reliability, Innovation & Commerciality

Our staff maintain our core principles and offer great engineering solutions to our client base, and devote our time to developing practical, efficient and valued designs for our clients. As an independent consultancy, we focus on our clients and aim to provide an efficient, friendly and high-quality service, with repeat business being key to our ongoing success.

  • Our Goal
    Our goal is to build on our dynamic Consultancy Engineering business, which has at its core a team of talented individuals who have worked closely together over the last 15 years.
  • Our Aims
    Our key aims are to develop sustainable, functional and commercially viable projects that focus on innovation, creative thinking, and problem solving to generate extraordinary value.
  • Our Values
    Our shared ideals and beliefs drive our culture, and our priorities include, but are not limited to, Reliability, Innovation, Creativity, Pragmatism and Commerciality.

Our Culture & Principles

Our vision is to become the preferred Civil and Structural Engineer Consultant for both our current and prospective clients, whilst solidifying and enhancing our reputation in the industry. We create sustainable, functional and practical engineering solutions, emphasising innovation, creativity and problem-solving. We prioritise a secure, inclusive and respectful environment that embraces safety, collaboration, continuous improvement and client focus.

Our internal culture reflects our commitment to excellence:

People

Our business revolves around people: we sell our time and experiences. Nurturing strong relationships internally within our team and externally with other members of the design team and our clients is paramount. Treating everyone with the respect and consideration we ourselves expect will form the foundation of our success.

Performance

Our aspiration to be a high-performing and ambitious business entails consistently striving for excellence in our work. Every day, we should approach our tasks with determination, aiming to achieve the best possible results while pushing boundaries, maintaining standards and striving to deliver the best service.

Partnership

The success of our business largely hinges on the partnerships we cultivate within our team and with the wider design and client teams. Embracing and exploring collaborative working relationships is essential to achieving the best outcomes whilst fostering innovation and promoting efficiency.

Pride

Taking pride in one’s role and actions is crucial as it reflects purpose and motivation. You should feel proud of the services you deliver, and we encourage you to reflect on your actions and input into the project delivery and the value we strive to deliver to our clients.

Our Sectors

  • Residential
    Innovative housing across the UK, tailored to modern living.
  • Retail & Commercial
    Bespoke designs energising shopping and commercial spaces.
  • Refurbishment
    Sustainable upgrades for existing structures.
  • Infrastructure
    Smart engineering solutions for transport and public services.
  • Health
    Healthcare spaces built to support wellbeing.
  • Retirement Living
    Accessible, comfortable homes for older adults.
  • Education
    Inspiring schools and learning environments.
  • Community Buildings
    Designing spaces that serve and connect communities.

Our Social Value

Community-Centric
At BDC, we believe engineering is more than infrastructure; it’s about building stronger communities. Through our partnerships, we create local employment opportunities, support STEM education, and champion inclusive design that benefits everyone. Our commitment to social value is embedded in every project, ensuring long-term impact beyond the build.

Skills & Sustainability Focus
We invest in the future by nurturing local talent and embedding sustainability into every stage of our engineering solutions. From apprenticeships and mentoring to low-carbon design and circular economy principles, we deliver measurable social value that aligns with our clients’ goals and community aspirations.

Partnership-Driven Impact
Working collaboratively with our construction partners, we co-create social value strategies that deliver real outcomes – from upskilling local workforces to enhancing wellbeing through better infrastructure. Our approach is data-driven, transparent, and tailored to the unique needs of each community we serve.

Sustainability-Driven Solutions

From the start of every project, one of our first considerations is to try to achieve the most economical and sustainable design. We are acutely aware that now is the time, more than ever before, to push for sustainable development, not just during construction but throughout the design process and a scheme’s whole lifecycle and legacy.

We are committed to :

  • Working with our clients to achieve their own sustainability goals.
  • Meeting the highest possible BREEAM and BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential target levels.
  • Reduce the steel reinforcement used in our structures.
  • Reduce cement content and overall concrete volumes.
  • Specify the most economical concrete mixes.
  • Encouraging pre-casting of concrete and off-site fabrication.
  • Consider alternative structural materials and the embodied carbon generated.
  • Designing for durability and future adaptability.
  • Re-use as much site won material as possible for external works, enabling works & temporary working platforms.
  • Carry out detailed cut and fill analysis for sites to optimise material re-use and reduce wastage on site.
  • Working with the design team to encourage as much usable green space as possible to secure biodiversity and a future legacy for schemes.
  • Include the most biodiverse and environmentally friendly SuDS techniques into our designs, including Swales, Rain Gardens, Blue Roofs & Green Roofs.

Why Choose Us

End-to-End Expertise

We approach every project intending to achieve the best results while pushing boundaries, maintaining standards and striving to deliver the best service.

Advanced Capability

We have an advanced understanding of technology and BIM capability, ensuring that we deliver sustainable, functional and commercially viable projects.

Collaborative Approach

We work alongside our clients and design team from the earliest possible stage, for a united understanding of the project demands and requirements.

Looking for a reliable, innovative engineering partner? BDC Group is here to support your project from concept to completion. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and discover how we can deliver practical, sustainable and lasting engineering solutions.

Get In Touch


    Contact Details

    Phone :
    Billericay: 01277 314 455
    London: 020 7871 7783
    Location :
    Lakeview House, Unit 5B – 1st Floor
    Lake Meadows Business Park
    Billericay, Essex
    CM12 0EQ
    Location 2:
    Tower Bridge Business Centre,
    46-48 East Smithfield,
    London E1W 1AW
    Building Design Consultants LTD
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