Structural Engineering

Our team provides detailed and code-compliant structural design services for new builds, renovations, and expansions. We work closely with architects, builders, and clients from concept to completion to deliver practical and innovative design solutions for various structures. This includes: - Structural design of Steel Portal-Framed Buildings and Warehouses - Concrete slab and foundation design, including raft slabs, shallow and deep footings - Design of Timber, Steel, Masonry, Reinforced Concrete Structures - Site-specific engineered elements for architecturally complex or non-standard designs - Structural detailing and drawings - Design documentation including Design Producer Statement (PS1), Certificate of Works (COW), Design Calculations and Specifications. We aim to simplify detailing, enhance constructability, and proactively address foreseeable challenges during the design phase.

Beyond general building structures, we provide expert design for specific complex structural elements and ancillary components. Our specialized design services include: - Retaining walls design - Bridges design - Design of Ancillary structures including stairs, ramps, boardwalks, decks, signs

Drawing on our expertise in New Zealand's seismic considerations, we offer specialized seismic assessment of existing buildings. This service is crucial for understanding and mitigating earthquake-related risks, supporting the resilience and safety of your structures.

We provide professional structural assessments of existing buildings. These are undertaken for change-of-use evaluations, renovations, or in response to observed structural damage. Our experienced team can identify and report on structural issues and recommend suitable remedial actions. Common scenarios requiring our structural assessment services include: - Cracking in foundations, walls, or slabs - Change-of-use or building upgrade assessments - Structural capacity checks for alterations or additional loading We provide clear, concise reporting with technical analysis and practical recommendations. Where required, we also provide design documentation for remedial works, as well as Producer Statements to support council approvals.

We offer structural construction monitoring throughout the build process. This service provides an independent review to confirm that structural elements are being constructed in accordance with the approved engineering documentation, based on our observations. This helps provide confidence to clients, councils, and contractors that structural works are progressing towards meeting regulatory and performance standards. Our structural engineers carry out site inspections at key stages. At the completion of the construction monitoring, we issue Producer Statements for Construction Review (PS4) to support Building Consent and the issuing of a Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC). We understand that time is critical during construction and prioritise prompt communication, practical site support, and efficient turnaround of documentation.

As part of our construction monitoring services, we provide specific inspections and sign-offs for critical structural components. Common items we review and confirm include: - Foundations for raft slabs, concrete footings, and timber or concrete piles - Installation of steel members and portal frames - Specific Engineered Design (SED) elements, including beams, fixings, roof and wall bracing, and other critical structural components.