Address
4 Bedlam Mews
Lambeth
Lambeth
London
SE11 6DF
England UK
About Abacus Contractors Design Services
Compliant, cost-effective engineering and integrated design solutions for your construction projects.
Abacus CDS is a specialist engineering firm, providing a range of professional design and engineering services tailored for the UK construction industry.
We assist contractors by delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective projects through integrated design solutions
Façade Design & Engineering
Abacus Contractors Design Services (Abacus CDS) specialises in façade structural engineering, ensuring that building exteriors are safe, compliant, and seamlessly integrated with the overall design. As one of the most complex and high-risk aspects of construction, façade systems require expertise in structural integrity, thermal performance, fire safety, and aesthetics.
Working closely with architects, developers, and contractors, our team delivers expert analysis and design solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. Whether for new builds or existing structures, we provide the necessary engineering insights to meet both regulatory and performance standards.
Temporary Works Design and Coordination Services
Abacus Contractors Design Services (CDS) provide Temporary Works Design & Coordination, ensuring construction projects are safe, compliant, and cost-effective. Temporary Works are an essential part of many construction sites, providing critical support and stability until permanent structures are in place.
Structural Engineering for Housing Developers and Contractors
Abacus Contractors Design Services provide structural engineering, design coordination, and technical support for housing developments across the UK. We work closely with contractors, developers, and engineering firms to deliver practical, fully compliant structural solutions that ensure projects run smoothly whilst meeting building regulations and programme requirements.
Value Engineering
At Abacus Contractors Design Services, we provide practical, cost-effective structural engineering solutions with a strong emphasis on value engineering. Our goal is to reduce unnecessary costs, improve buildability, and deliver efficient structural designs that meet all regulatory and performance requirements.
We work with architects, developers, contractors, and private clients across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Proactive Structural Safety Oversight for Safer Projects
At Abacus Contractors Design Services, we provide a dedicated Building Safety Oversight service to help contractors, developers, and design teams manage structural risk from concept to completion.
Our approach ensures that safety is not an afterthought. We embed rigorous design checks, compliance reviews, and coordinated oversight into every phase of the project - supporting full alignment with evolving UK building safety regulations.
Design and Build Integration
Abacus Contractors Design Services (Abacus CDS) bridges the gap between the drawing board and the building site. By embedding our structural engineers within your design-and-build team from day one, we make sure the engineering intent translates seamlessly into construction reality - saving time, reducing rework, and safeguarding budgets.