In line with the iAS continued professional development (cdp) scheme, Stephen Grech , one of the directors of the architectural and structural engineering firm, has been awarded full member status with the Institute of Structural Engineers , UK. Stephen joins Peter Zammit, the other founding director of iAS, with this prestigious chartership amongst a limited number of chartered structural engineers worldwide.

At iAS we believe that experience on site should star from an early stage at university in preparation for the real world made out of real buildings. We commit ourselves in sharing our knowledge and experience gained through designing and supervising a variety of construction projects with university students.

In light of the expanding portfolio of iAS, a firm of architects and structural engineers, Adrian Mifsud has recently been appointed as a new director to the board of directors.

A successful project is dependent on sound technical knowledge, good communication and trust between the architect, client and contractor. Below are 8 points that we at iAS believe have helped us in much of our work.

iAS has recently been engaged to design and supervise geotechnical works involving earth retaining elements for the perimeter of a major commercial development of Alf Mizzi & Sons Group . The site is located within Mriehel, Malta and incorporates a three storey excavation within clay material. A combination of laterally loaded piles and mass retaining perimeter walls are being utilised to retain an existing adjoining building and perimeter road.

The European Commission has recently organised a workshop ‘Eurocodes: Background and Application’, held in Brussels between 18 to 20 February 2008. The objective of the three day conference was to contribute towards the transfer of background knowledge and expertise of Eurocode authors to potential national trainers.