Michael Aubrey Partnership

What Michael Aubrey Partnership does

Michael Aubrey Partnership, trading as Michael Aubrey Structural Engineers, is a UK-based structural engineering consultancy founded in 1994 by John Staves and headquartered in Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire. The firm operates as a brand of Michael Aubrey Barrow Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 3002348). It is founder-owned with no external investment and reports 11-50 employees, serving the Thames Valley and Berkshire region.

The firm delivers structural engineering, building information modelling (BIM), site management, and specialist telecommunication/structural services. Its core technology stack is built around BIM-based 3D modelling using intelligent 3D objects generated from a single source-of-truth model, enabling real-time design checking and coordination. Productized services include The Structural Detective™ (forensic structural investigations), Structural Design & Calculations, Building Investigations, Expert Witness Support, RAAC Inspections with a pioneering UK-first in-situ FRP repair method, Fire Escape Inspections, Screw Pile/Helical Pile Design, Ammunition Store Appraisals (ESTC6 compliance), Temporary Works Design, Equestrian Facilities, and 3D Modelling & BIM Expertise. A sister brand, Create Home Design, bundles full Technical Design and Building Regulations compliance for homeowners. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation continuously for 15+ years.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees — quote-based for commercial clients and fixed-fee packaged services for homeowners (Structural Design Package, Building Regulations Package, Beam Calculations, Chimney Assessments). The go-to-market is relationship-driven, direct B2B and B2C engagement via website, phone, and email, supplemented by content marketing (The Structural Perspective blog), LinkedIn, Facebook retargeting, Google AdWords, and industry event participation. Customers span commercial property owners/developers, architects, contractors, local authorities, schools, insurance providers, and homeowners, with named enterprise clients including Specsavers, Network Rail, Hilton, Premier Inn, IHG, Savills, Galliford Try, De Beers, and multiple UK universities and borough councils.

Name

Michael Aubrey Partnership

Legal name

Michael Aubrey Partnership Limited

Website

https://mapl.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Michael Aubrey Partnership is a UK structural engineering consultancy founded in 1994 in Wokingham, serving commercial property owners, architects, contractors, councils, and homeowners in the Thames Valley with BIM-enabled structural design, forensic investigations, RAAC repair, and specialist assessments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support) (BPAJANAC)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Building information modeling
• Forensic structural investigations
• RAAC inspection repair
• Building regulations compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Wokingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Structural Engineering Services: Project-based professional services including structural design, calculations, investigations, and expert witness services. Revenue generated through consultancy fees for specific projects and assessments.
2. Building Regulations Compliance Services: Structural calculations and drawings for Building Regulations approval, often bundled with sister brand Create Home Design for complete technical design packages.
3. Specialist Inspection Services: Niche services including RAAC inspections, fire escape inspections, ammunition store appraisals, oil spill assessments, and solar panel structural assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Michael Aubrey Partnership is a chartered structural engineering consultancy delivering structural design, calculations, building investigations, expert witness services, RAAC inspection and in-situ FRP repair, screw/helical pile design, temporary works, and BIM-based 3D modelling. The firm serves commercial property owners, developers, architects, contractors, local authorities, and homeowners across the Thames Valley and Berkshire region from its Wokingham headquarters.

Product overview

Michael Aubrey Structural Engineers is a structural engineering consultancy offering a unified suite of professional services rather than a software product. The core portfolio centers on structural investigation and design services, with The Structural Detective serving as a flagship investigative methodology. Building Feasibility Studies and Structural Design & Calculations form the primary service pillars, supported by specialist offerings including RAAC Inspections (with proprietary FRP repair solutions), Screw Pile/Helical Pile Design, 3D Modelling & BIM Expertise, Expert Witness Support, and Temporary Works Design. For homeowners, the company offers packaged services including Structural Design Package, Beam Calculations, Chimney Assessments, and a Building Regulations Package. A sister brand, Create Home Design, provides full Technical Design services including architectural drawings. The services are delivered by Chartered Structural Engineers with ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and leverage BIM processes for improved coordination and design quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Structural Detective Forensic structural investigation methodology that uncovers hidden defects in existing buildings, identifies root causes, and provides evidence to inform decisions for commercial property owners, developers, and legal/insurance clients.
• Building Feasibility Studies Comprehensive structural feasibility assessments evaluating constraints, opportunities, and project viability for commercial property owners and developers before project commencement.
• Structural Design & Calculations Tailored structural design and calculations delivering safe, efficient, Building Regulations-compliant engineering solutions for commercial projects.
• Expert Witness Support Independent expert witness services providing clear, impartial structural engineering evidence for legal proceedings, insurance claims, and dispute resolution.
• Building Investigations Specialist building investigations and structural assessments to identify defect causes, explain options, and support next steps for property owners and managers.
• RAAC Inspections Expert RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) inspections, structural assessments, and advice on risk, remediation, and strengthening, including the UK's pioneering in-situ FRP repair method for schools, councils, and commercial building owners.
• Fire Escape Inspections Comprehensive fire escape inspections to assess structural condition, ensure compliance, and maintain safe escape routes for commercial premises.
• Screw Pile Design Engineered helical/screw pile foundation design providing efficient, cost-effective foundation solutions tailored to specific structure and ground conditions, with controlled torque providing real-time verification of capacity.
• Ammunition Store Appraisals Specialist ammunition store appraisals and structural assessments for ESTC Standard No. 6 (ESTC6) compliance and safe storage facilities.
• Temporary Works Design Practical temporary works design prioritising safety, buildability, and efficient construction for contractors and developers.
• Equestrian Facilities Structural engineering for equestrian facilities delivering safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions for stables, arenas, and operational buildings.
• 3D Modelling & BIM Expertise Advanced 3D modelling and BIM services using intelligent 3D objects to improve coordination, reduce risk, and deliver accurate, efficient structural engineering solutions for architects and developers.
• Oil Spill Structural Support Specialist structural engineering support for oil spill and contamination projects helping insurers, environmental consultants, and property owners manage damage safely.
• Solar Panel Structural Assessments Structural assessments for PV solar panel installations ensuring roofs are safe, compliant, and suitable for long-term solar panel systems.
• Structural Design Package (Homeowners) Fixed-fee structural design and calculations package for homeowners including calculations report, structural drawings, specification document, and Building Control submission support.
• Building Regulations Package Complete Building Regulations package for homeowners including structural detailing, scaled plans, construction sections, foundation details, drainage layouts, and Building Control submission management.
• Beam Calculations Precise beam calculations for homeowners and builders meeting Building Control requirements for wall removals and structural alterations.
• Chimney Assessments Expert chimney assessments evaluating structural integrity, load-bearing role, and providing recommendations for repair, partial removal, or full removal.
• Create Home Design (Sister Brand) Sister brand offering full Technical Design service covering architectural drawings, Building Regulations compliance (fire safety, ventilation, drainage, thermal efficiency), and submission management for homeowners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,600 structural assessments completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Create Home DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister brand offering full Technical Design service covering architectural drawings, Building Regulations compliance (fire safety, ventilation, drainage, thermal efficiency), and submission management. Collaborates with Michael Aubrey Structural Engineers to provide complete building project packages combining structural and technical design.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Curtins: Curtins is a UK-based structural and civil engineering consultancy of comparable size and service mix, offering structural design, investigations, BIM and heritage/refurbishment expertise. It directly competes with Michael Aubrey Partnership for the same building investigation, residential design and enterprise structural mandates.
• Cundall: Cundall is a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a structural engineering practice covering building design, BIM, refurbishment and sustainability advisory. It competes with MAPL on architect-led design commissions and enterprise refurbishment work.
• Mann Williams: Mann Williams is a UK structural and civil engineering consultancy offering structural design, inspections, expert witness and temporary works. It is directly comparable in scale and service mix to MAPL, including a homeowner/extension offering.
• Price & Myers: Price & Myers is a London-headquartered structural engineering consultancy delivering structural design, refurbishment, expert witness and BIM services. Its service mix closely mirrors MAPL's core offerings (structural design, expert witness, BIM), making it a directly comparable firm for architects, developers and homeowners.
• Morph Structures: Morph Structures is a UK structural engineering consultancy delivering residential extensions, commercial structural design, BIM and building investigations. Its homeowner focus and service mix closely mirror MAPL's, making it a directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with structural engineering, buildings and asset advisory capabilities. It is a broad incumbent alternative for enterprise clients seeking structural design, investigations and refurbishment support.
• WSP: WSP is a global professional services consultancy with structural engineering, building investigation and refurbishment capabilities across property and infrastructure. It competes for the same enterprise property and infrastructure clients (e.g., Network Rail, Hilton, IHG) on larger multi-disciplinary briefs.
• Arup: Arup is a global engineering, design and advisory firm with a large structural engineering practice covering buildings, rail and infrastructure. It is a broader incumbent competitor for the same enterprise clients (Network Rail, universities, councils) and the same RAAC and BIM mandates that MAPL serves.
• Mott MacDonald: Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with structural engineering, infrastructure and buildings expertise. It is a broader incumbent competing on enterprise and government structural commissions.

Regional players

• Rodda Ward Consulting Engineers: Rodda Ward is a Berkshire/Thames Valley-based structural engineering consultancy serving residential and commercial clients with structural design, inspections and Building Regulations packages. It directly overlaps with MAPL in its regional core market and homeowner service line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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