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17th January, 2020

The Wave: How did we do it? The story of engineering a world first

10 years in the making. 1,000 waves per hour. Our new film, featuring interviews with founder, Nick Hounsfield and our project team, charts the story of how our multi-disciplinary engineering expertise turned The Wave from a dream into a...
8th January, 2020

We’re heading back to MIPIM for 2020!

Four of our intrepid team will be heading to the south of France in March for a tough four days of relentless networking and business development. Or so they claim…
16th December, 2019

Hydrock delivers M&E engineering for Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

We have provided M&E engineering design for modular residential pods on the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology ‘undergraduate village’ campus.
10th December, 2019

Plans submitted for green hotel-led development in Central London

A Hydrock multi-disciplinary engineering team has helped the Dominvs Group submit plans for a new 382-bedroom hotel in central London featuring workspace, a public rooftop terrace, and Europe’s largest living wall.
3rd December, 2019

2019 in film: an epic year for Hydrock

In our new video we’ve shone the spotlight on our major achievements for 2019, from amazing projects such as UKHO and The Wave to national recognition for our focus on employee wellbeing.
27th November, 2019

Supporting the transformation of Waterloo Station

Our Transportation team is part of the team delivering the major transformation of London Waterloo Station, increasing rail capacity and turning the station into a major central London retail and leisure destination.
20th November, 2019

Michael Howarth joins our rapidly expanding London team

Michael Howarth has joined our Building Performance Engineering team from Foster + Partners, as our London team expands to over 30 staff near London Bridge.
18th November, 2019

Hydrock MRB help secure planning for 350-room Travelodge in London Docklands

In collaboration with Dexter Moren Associates, our specialist Hydrock MRB team has contributed to the successful planning application for a new build, contemporary Travelodge in London Docklands.
13th November, 2019

Hydrock delivering apartment and office scheme in Manchester city centre

Our multi-disciplinary engineering teams are delivering the detailed design for a 24,000 sq ft office and 75-apartment scheme on Bengal Street in Manchester for M4nchester Two Limited, part of the Northern Group.
11th November, 2019

Site investigations inform site acquisition for Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

Hydrock’s London-based geo-environmental team have delivered time sensitive ground investigation studies to enable Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) to acquire a 125ha site in Ebbsfleet Garden City.
11th November, 2019

Hydrock wins ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Cardiff Property Awards

We’re delighted to announce that Hydrock was awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ at the inaugural Cardiff Property Awards last week, beating strong competition to the title.
6th November, 2019

Engineering a world class surfing experience: The Wave

Hydrock is celebrating the opening of one of its most ground-breaking projects - The Wave, in Bristol. The £25m surfing lagoon project is powered by 100% renewable electricity and delivers the opportunity to surf all year round.