SHAP-BASED structural engineers JS Engineering Design have won a Gold Award in Carlisle Business Environmental Network's award scheme.

Business manager Sarah Howard received the award from Mike Bareham, managing director of Cumbria Waste Management, at a ceremony at Tullie House, Carlisle.

The environmental award scheme, launched in February 2000, assesses a company's awareness and commitment to environmentally sound oper-ation.

Mrs Howard said that the award recognised the company's hard work.

"We have always sought to minimise the impact of our activities on the environment.

This award process has enabled us to identify improvements to our environmental practices."