Civil and structural engineers Ian Howdill and Associates. of Oxford, has transferred its practice to Cambridge civil engineering company Hannah Reed and Associates.

Hannah Reed director Philip Secker has moved to Oxford to manage the office, which will continue to operate under its present name. he will be assisted by Ian Howdill as consultant and Kevin Lay as associate director.

Mr Secker said: "As a result of the transfer, the practice can offer a broad range of civil and structural engineering services including transportation and infrastructure studies, highway design, flood studies and drainage design coupled with planning supervisor and project management expertise."