It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of engineer Ken Brown, the founder of KB2. Those who worked with him remember Ken as an enthusiastic, bright, fastidious, and dynamic man who made a significant contribution to the built environment.
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Devastated to see the damage caused by fire at @underfallyard. The buildings and heritage of this place will forever be close to our hearts.
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KB2 undertook a site visit to see progress with our project on #Bristol's harbourside. A fantastic opportunity to see the building almost at it's structural peak. A 7 storey structure housing a basement carpark and 13 luxury apartments with great views! #structuralengineers
Really insightful presentation by Stephen Scown yesterday on the roles and responsibilities of Trustees in Employee Owned Companies @EmployeeOwned Thank you for sharing your advice and experiences. #scowners#EO#EmployeeOwned
KB2 are providing civil and structural engineering services for a large new school facility in Somerset.
We've utilised state of the art modelling software to both draw and analyse the structure in a 3D environment. #Structuralengineers#bristol
KB2 provided engineering services for a new wing with guest accommodation, spa and event space at Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire
Including internal alterations,repairs, parking, driveways and portcullis entrance to this Grade I listed building. #structuralengineers#bristol
A year after our first post celebrating 40 years of KB2 and that’s our look back over 40 years of KB2 1982-2022 completed. Do you have a favourite moment or project that we shared with you? We are now looking forward to our next 40 years! #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
Finished in 2022 a new 2-storey extension on a challenging site at Hayesfield Girls’ School, Bath. The design included a dining room, drama suite with performance space and al connection bridge to improve connections to the existing building #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
In 2021 KB2 provided structural and civil designs for Little Wyld, a spacious and modern 4 bedroom private dwelling in Bathford, built in an annexed portion of a Manor House Garden. This project won the LABC Best Individual New Home 2021 #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
In 2020 KB2 were the civil and structural engineers for the conversion of The Grain Barn, an historic stone barn in Chelvey, North Somerset. Sensitvely designed and restored, creating a luxury, 5-bedroom family home with a modern touch. #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
Starting in 2019 Poole Farm Barn, a project to convert an agricultural building in North Somerset into a residential dwelling. The finished building combines modern high-spec finishes along exposed steelwork reflecting the buildings past. #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
2018 KB2 worked on refurbishment of the Avenue Shopping Centre reclaiming the façade that was overclad in the 1980’s. It was fascinating to see what was covered up. The new look is a modern take on the landmark building it once was. #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
Completed in 2017, KB2 provided the structural design of a new 3-storey building at The New Room, an historic Grade I listed building known to be oldest Methodist chapel in the world. The project received a £2.5m Heritage lottery fund grant. #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
2016 Falmouth University. Working on various areas at the university including The Heart at Penryn Campus, a striking gateway building and visitors reception. Also, The Fox Atrium providing new teaching facilities and refectory space. #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
Its 2015 in our lookback over 40 years of KB2. This year brought about a major change KB2 went from KB2 Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers LLP to KB2 Consulting Engineers Ltd and started a new journey as an #EmployeeOwned business. #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
At the end of 2014, a new surgical facility on the roof of Bristol Royal Infirmary's King Edwards Building was completed. KB2 were appointed to design the steel frame to support the prefabricated modular build, an unusual design challenge. #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol
In 2013 KB2 helped to conserve the buildings of Underfall Yard Harbourside, a Victorian work yard and ancient monument . The restoration and conversion of a number of historic buildings into a Maritime Centre of Excellence #kb2at40#structuralengineers#bristol#ThrowbackThursday