The new division, IDH Housing Design, will operate from Northampton. It will be led by newly-appointed associate director, Martin Czerniuk, a volume housing design expert.

Czerniuk brings a wealth of residential expertise gained from a 35-year career working for majors like Taylor Wimpey and Bovis.

He has a specialism in site layout design from concept and master planning to detailed planning design to fast-track planning approvals and onward to production-enabling packages.

Founded 11 years ago, IDH works with industry-leading clients such as ISG and Laing O’Rourke Construction, offering both temporary and permanent works design; with full 2D draughting and 3D modelling services along with all BIM requirements.

Specialisms include design and support for all bridge installation schemes, both steel and concrete, and other steel industry works ranging from structural frame design to connection design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and further temporary works design, plus full draughting services.

Ian Fernandes-Johnson, managing director of IDH, said: “No one can deny the last two years have been challenging in construction, but we’ve started the year positively and are incredibly excited to launch IDH Housing Design.

“We’ve been increasingly involved in permanent works and, having supported on residential projects in 2021, this is a natural next step.

“The team are ready to support Martin as he builds the division, and we will fully benefit from his in-depth knowledge of volume housing design. With further expansion on the cards, 2022 has started well.”