Empirical offer the most up to date and innovative technologies, testing, investigation and inspection techniques. We ensure meticulous delivery of works to meet our clients’ requirements, thus safeguarding structures and assets for public use during their remaining life span.  Our service offers experienced structural investigation techniques to assist Structural and Civil Consulting Engineers during processes such as structural load assessments, structural alterations and refurbishment, condition surveys and routine inspections.  

In addition, our highly experienced engineers can conduct appropriate investigations and complete subsequent detailed defect surveys to aid clients in the event of constructional defect disputes.  Empirical provide guidance on specifications, adopting extensive technical industry experience in the field to ensure accurate data gathering, whilst minimising risk to asset owners and managers.  We offer a wide scope of services such as concrete scanning (GPR/Cover Meter), sampling of construction materials, ground investigations and intrusive investigations, specialist inspections (e.g., post-tensioned) as well as detailed structural examinations.  On completion of site works our engineers present, interpret and advise on site findings through a detailed report. 

One of our key objectives is to provide a multi-disciplinary team to encompass all aspects of our projects to meet the client’s deliverables.  By utilising this method, our business can control all phases of your project, reducing the client's time required whilst providing confidence with our services within budget.  

Our investigative experience covers a range of civil and built environment structures including, but not limited to bridges, marine structures, buildings, tunnels, culverts, dams, masts and retaining walls. Moreover, our engineers have years of industry experience in various infrastructure environments such as highways, Network Rail, London Underground, marine, aviation, Ministry of Defence and environmental.

With Empirical Group Ltd. offices located in both the central belt of Scotland and North London, our team of experienced engineers have the abilities to facilitate projects nationwide and further afield. Our national supply chain partners enable us to offer our full range of services readily.

Our engineers together have over thirty years of experience in the rail, highways and construction industry. We are RISQS Audited, Construction Line Gold and CHAS Elite certified and continually work to increase our capabilities and accreditation.

Empirical Group Ltd

‘Your Structure, Our Experience’