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Investigation & Early Contractual Involvement (ECI)

FM Conway supports clients at the earliest stages of structural projects through detailed investigations and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). By understanding the condition of existing assets, identifying constraints, and engagement at the inception stage, we help clients plan works more accurately and reduce unexpected issues later in the programme.

This early involvement allows us to provide practical engineering advice and confidence in planning that can result in clearer project costs and safer, more efficient construction plans.

We coordinate closely with stakeholders to ensure that projects proceed smoothly from concept to completion, identifying potential risks and optimising project schedules.

Investigation

Structural Investigation provides stakeholders with clear understanding of how an asset is performing and where attention may be needed. We use engineering principles and detailed investigations that assess materials, defects and structural behaviour through visual surveys, testing and targeted opening‑up works.

Findings are presented in clear reports with practical recommendations, helping clients make informed decisions about maintenance, repair planning, safety improvements or further design work.

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Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)

Involving FM Conway at the start of a project helps reduce risk and improve buildability. We review designs, highlight potential challenges and propose practical solutions before construction begins, supporting smoother delivery and fewer unexpected delays.

We can provide design review, constructability assessments, risk management advice, material selection guidance and planning around access, traffic management and stakeholder requirements. This approach helps clients keep projects safe, efficient and aligned with budget and programme expectations.

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Design

Providing structural solutions that are practical, buildable and suited to the long‑term needs of the asset, we consider safety, durability, maintenance requirements and whole‑life performance from the outset, helping clients achieve safe and sustainable outcomes.

Where possible, we incorporate methods that reduce environmental impact and improve community benefit, working closely with designers, clients and delivery teams to ensure the final solution is both technically sound and straightforward to construct. By combining advanced engineering and considered design, we integrate practical constructability and lifecycle efficiency with responsibility and futureproofing when looking at how we deliver our projects.

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