About Axon Structural
STRUCTURAL BIM
SPECIALIST
Axon Structural supports UK structural engineering consultancies with specialist BIM modelling, digital coordination, and technical documentation.
We operate as a specialist technical partner—supporting established engineering practices through Structural BIM modelling, digital coordination, and technical documentation aligned with consultancy-grade workflows.
Our experience includes senior-level delivery across major RC frame projects, high-rise developments, and complex infrastructure schemes. We understand the technical standards, BIM workflows, and delivery pressures that structural consultancies operate under—because we've spent our careers embedded within them.
Abel de Souza
Director | Senior Structural BIM Specialist
Abel founded Axon Structural after 18+ years working within leading UK structural engineering consultancies including Campbell Reith, Baker Hicks, Tier Consult, and Sanderson Watts.
His technical background spans major residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across London, Scotland, and the wider UK—consistently operating within BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 compliant environments.
Major Project Experience
- Wembley E03 – £140M, 6-block residential developmentStructural Revit modelling and coordination across complex podium-level MEP interfaces
- Cathedral Street, Glasgow – £32M, 21-storey RC frame student accommodationContiguous basement coordination with superstructure | Temporary works modelling | Services coordination within stepped core arrangement
- VITA Leeds – £20M student accommodation9-storey existing precast + 6-storey new RC frame extension | Coordination of precast-to-insitu interfaces and sub-structure waterproofing
- Royal College of Music development – Central LondonStructural alterations and extensions within Grade I listed building constraints
- National Grid IFA2 – HVDC infrastructureConverter station structural coordination requiring precision documentation and compliance protocols
Technical Expertise
- Structural Revit modelling (RC frame, steelwork, timber structures)
- Federated model coordination and clash resolution
- Complex basement and underpinning detailing in conservation areas
- High-rise vertical coordination and MEP service integration
- Construction phase documentation and buildability-focused detailing
- Temporary works documentation supporting construction sequencing
Qualifications
- HNC Civil Engineering
- Autodesk Revit Professional Certification
- AutoCAD Professional Certification
Professional
- 18+ Years UK Structural Engineering
- BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 Specialist
- RC Frame & Basement Modelling Specialist
- Major Project Delivery (£20M–£140M schemes)
Daniel Harper
Senior Structural BIM Specialist
Daniel has over 12 years' experience supporting UK structural engineering consultancies with BIM coordination, structural modelling, and construction documentation delivery.
Key Project Experience
- Major Residential DevelopmentReinforced concrete detailing and GA coordination for 14-storey residential development — structural core, slab schemes, and rebar coordination across multiple structural levels
- Multi-Level Commercial Steel FramePrimary and secondary steel coordination including UKB beams, UKC columns, and CHS bracing — construction documentation for full structural package
- Large-Scale RC Foundation & SubstructurePile setting-out GAs, pile caps, core bases, and structural grid coordination — federated model delivery for piling contractor interface
Technical Focus
- Structural steel coordination and connection detailing
- RC frame modelling and reinforcement complexity zoning
- Multidisciplinary federated model coordination
- Construction-phase documentation and RFI resolution support
- BIM workflow optimization within ISO 19650 environments
Qualifications
- HNC Construction & Built Environment
- BIM Coordination Certification
- Revit Architecture Specialist
Professional
- 12+ Years UK Structural Engineering Support
- RC Frame & Steel Structure Specialist
- High-Rise Residential & Commercial Delivery
- Federated Model Coordination (Navisworks)
Company Approach
How We Work
Flexible Engagement Models
Axon Structural operates as technical capacity for UK structural engineering consultancies—providing support through:
- Short-term contracts (3–6 months) for programme-critical project phases
- Project-based support for workflow overflow or specialist Revit requirements
- Ongoing capacity allocation for practices with consistent technical demand
- White-label arrangements where we work under your practice branding
All engagements maintain strict professional confidentiality, protecting your client relationships and internal standards.
BIM Workflows & Technical Standards
We deliver structural models and documentation using:
- Autodesk Revit Structure
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks
- BIM 360 / ACC
Compliance Framework
- BIM Level 2 protocols
- ISO 19650 information management standards
- Project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs)
- Client layer protocols and naming conventions
- Multi-stage internal QA procedures
Quality & Coordination Approach
Our technical process includes:
- 01Model coordination against architectural and MEP disciplines
- 02Clash detection and resolution documentation
- 03Systematic cross-referencing across GA, section, and detail drawings
- 04Adherence to agreed annotation standards and layering protocols
- 05Internal technical review before engineer issue
This structured approach reduces construction-phase RFIs, supports efficient technical approvals, and ensures documentation clarity for contractor teams.
Technical Mandate
Axon Structural operates as a technical modelling and documentation service.
All structural design, member sizing, load calculations, and professional sign-off remains the responsibility of the appointed Chartered Structural Engineer.
Our role is to translate engineering design intent into coordinated, construction-ready BIM models and technical drawings.
Remote Collaboration
We operate remotely across the UK, collaborating with consultancies via:
- Secure VPN access to project networks
- Cloud-based BIM platforms (BIM 360, ACC)
- Regular coordination calls and screen-sharing sessions
- Structured communication via email and project management tools
Remote operation doesn't mean disconnected—we function as an extension of your technical team.
Project Sectors
Residential
High-rise, student accommodation, conversions, extensions.
Commercial
Offices, mixed-use, retail.
Heritage & Conservation
Listed buildings, basement underpinning.
Infrastructure
National grid, transport, industrial.
Education
University buildings, student accommodation.
"We understand the technical standards, BIM workflows, and delivery pressures that structural consultancies operate under."
Discuss your project requirements
Specialist Structural BIM support for UK consultancies. Consultancy-Grade Delivery.