{"id":21,"date":"2015-02-05T10:21:41","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T10:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpcharming.wpengine.com\/construction\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-02-10T20:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:01:43","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/index.php\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row padding_top=&#8221;10&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]\n\t<div class=\"wpb_content_element featured-box \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-box-thumb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"popup-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HnnHokLJGro\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/castleriseconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lcfc-6-min-600x300.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"video_icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"custom-heading wpb_content_element  heading-medium\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-title\" >SETTING US APART<\/h2>\n\t\t<span class=\"heading-line primary\"><\/span>\n\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">As a combined Architecture and Engineering consultancy, we eliminate the gaps between design intent and technical execution. We deliver cohesive projects where aesthetic vision is fully supported by robust engineering, ensuring buildings that are beautiful, high-performing, and built to last.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Our expertise covers the entire process: architectural design, structural integrity, building health surveys, and precise specification.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, our mission is to be your single point of responsibility for both creative and technical excellence. By unifying these disciplines, we streamline communication, mitigate risk, and provide you with the clarity and confidence to move your project forward efficiently. We are dedicated to creating sustainable, resilient spaces that stand the test of time, both structurally and aesthetically.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;874&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium-thumb&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n\t<div class=\"custom-heading wpb_content_element  heading-medium\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-title\" >WHAT WE DO<\/h2>\n\t\t<span class=\"heading-line primary\"><\/span>\n\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Our integrated practice combines architectural creativity with rigorous engineering to guide your project from concept to completion. Our key services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Architectural Design:<\/strong>\u00a0Creative and practical design solutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Building Diagnostics:<\/strong>\u00a0Comprehensive condition, performance, damp, and mould surveys with detailed reports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Structural Engineering:<\/strong>\u00a0Structural analysis, calculations, beam design, and full structural report packages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Technical Specifications:<\/strong>\u00a0Precise documentation to ensure build quality and compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">We ensure every design is not only aesthetically compelling but also structurally sound, efficient, and durable.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column]\n\t<div class=\"custom-heading wpb_content_element  heading-medium\" style=\"margin-bottom: -10px;\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-title\" >OUR TEAM<\/h2>\n\t\t<span class=\"heading-line primary\"><\/span>\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;873&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: -25px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"><strong>Gavin L. Johnston BEng (hons) PDip.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>MD | Structural Engineer | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Gavin\u2019s path to engineering consultancy is unique. Starting his career working directly on-site, he gained an invaluable, ground-level understanding of construction before transitioning to formal study, where he earned a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">This dual perspective\u2014practical and theoretical\u2014fuels his passion for optimizing how projects are delivered. His expertise is proven on a national scale, having completed structural designs for some of the largest, heaviest, and most expensive landmark buildings in the UK, winning multiple awards. As a Lean Six Sigma consultant, he brings this same pursuit of excellence to process, actively implementing cutting-edge project management and continuous improvement frameworks. 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