At Paul Basham Associates, we offer a dedicated steel-to-steel connection design service, providing robust, practical, and fully coordinated solutions for our clients. With over 35 years of combined experience in delivering structural steel design, our team brings both technical expertise and hands-on insight to every project. Whether working on residential, commercial, or bespoke developments, our service places an emphasis on constructability and collaboration. Let's take a look at our process.
Tailored, Standards-Compliant Design
Every project is unique, so our designs are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each scheme. We can design in accordance with both Eurocodes and British Standards, ensuring compliance with current regulations while accommodating project-specific preferences.
Our engineers are proficient in a wide range of structural analysis software such as Tekla Structural Designers, Etabs and SAP2000 allowing us to extract relevant loadings needed for the connection design. This allows us to integrate into wider project workflows and deliver designs that reflect the true structural behaviour of the frame.
Constructability
At Paul Basham Associates, constructability is at the forefront of our approach. We understand that a good design must also be practical, so our engineers carefully consider how connections will be fabricated, transported, and erected.
By addressing potential challenges early, we help minimise on-site issues, reduce delays, and create cost-effective solutions that perform as intended once built. This proactive approach delivers smoother construction and better outcomes for our clients.
Precision Through Technology
To achieve accuracy and efficiency, we use MasterSeries, a powerful finite element analysis and design software. This enables us to model and analyse complex connection behaviour.
Our deliverables include a detailed calculation package, ready for Building Control submission, and comprehensive CAD drawings showing both front and sectional views. These are clear, practical, and easy for steel fabricators to interpret, helping ensure that the design intent is carried through to fabrication and installation.
Collaboration and Communication
Successful projects depend on teamwork, and our service is built around open communication with all parties involved. We maintain a close dialogue with architects, frame designers, and steel fabricators to ensure that every connection meets structural, aesthetic, and practical requirements.