News

18th January, 2019

Experienced MEP director joins Hydrock

Anuran Wickramasinghe FCIBSE, an MEP project director with over 30 years’ experience on both UK and international projects has joined Hydrock’s Building Performance Engineering team as a Technical Director.
15th January, 2019

Hydrock supports masterplan for 33-hectare Heysham Gateway in Lancashire

Acting for Robertson, our Manchester-based team has supported the masterplan for the proposed Heysham Gateway development on a 33ha former oil refinery site, advising on ground and environmental risks and transport assessments.
14th January, 2019

Four go to MIPIM 2019

Under the banner of Manchester at MIPIM, Hydrock is sending four members of our team to Cannes in March to network and socialise, talking everything from development feasibility to placemaking, to rowing and brewing.
10th January, 2019

Five construction-sector tech trends for 2019

What are the top tech trends for 2019 in the engineering design and construction sector? We name our top 5, including AI and machine learning, robotics and generative design. And we give a shout out to the importance of smart data usage.
07th January, 2019

Hydrock appointed to national Reallies framework

Hydrock’s Geo and Structures teams have been appointed to the national Reallies framework for consultancy work. The framework supports new build and asset management of existing, predominantly, social housing stock.
03rd January, 2019

Hydrock moves to the Colmore Business District in Birmingham

Hydrock has relocated its office in the Midlands to the Colmore Business District of Birmingham city centre, putting our team at the heart of the property and construction community in Birmingham.
13th December, 2018

Hydrock's specialist reports support high-rise development in Manchester

Acting for planning consultants, Turley, on behalf of Forshaw Land and Property Group, we've delivered a number of specialist studies to support the proposed development of Victoria House, a 23-storey, 158-apartment building.
12th December, 2018

Hydrock identifies development constraints for south Bristol regen area

Hydrock’s engineering teams in Bristol have produced a unique insight into the development constraints that need to be addressed to unlock the next exciting phase of regeneration in Bristol.
05th December, 2018

From History Graduate to Utilities Consultant: My unexpected route into engineering (as a girl)

Eleanor Wratten shares her journey from History Graduate, to Utilities Consultant – and how we can encourage those without engineering backgrounds into the industry.
30th November, 2018

The Wave London: Inland surfing destination planned for the capital

Inland surfing company, The Wave, have announced plans to partner with Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to develop a planning application for a world-class surfing destination in London.
28th November, 2018

Dilon Hilton joins our building performance team in Manchester

Fired up for a new challenge, Dilon Hilton has joined our building performance engineering business in Manchester to develop our client work across northern England.
28th November, 2018

VISSIM modelling unlocks £75m marina redevelopment

Hydrock’s transportation specialists supported Premier Marinas to achieve planning consent for their £75m investment in re-developing the Noss-on-Dart marina in Devon.