Structural Engineering

Areas of Expertise

• High Rise Buildings (Commercial, Institutional, Residential)
• Special Purpose Buildings (including Educational, Recreational, Hospital and Health Care)
• Shopping Centres
• Hotels and Resort Developments
• Car Parks
• Industrial Buildings and Warehouses
• Bridges

Client Liaison

• Close liaison with client throughout project on progress and performance
• Advice and guidance on implications of all structural engineering matters
• Preparation of project progress reports

Feasibility and Planning

• Advice on structural design options for preliminary cost estimates
• Assist in selection of other specialist consultants e.g. Geotechnical Engineer

Preliminary Design

• Development of alternative preliminary designs
• Refinement of design options
• Assistance in determination of preferred design solution

Documentation

• Complete design of all structural elements
• Detail Drawings and technical specifications of all structural elements, ready for tender/construction

Authority Approvals

• Negotiation with Local Authorities for approval of structural designs
• Lodgement for Authority approval of design and documentation of shoring underpinning, gantries and hoardings
• Provision of Design certification and supporting information upon completion of project (required for Certificate of Classification)

Site Services

• Dilapidation surveys on buildings adjacent to proposed project (pre-construction)
• Provide site services during the construction phase as follows:-
  • Checking of tests results for structural construction materials
  • Reporting on site progress
  • Ensure the project proceeds in accordance with the intent of the structural design
  • Attend site meetings as required
  • Reviewing structural elements of shop drawings
  • Co-ordinating design activities with site requirements
  • Ensure delivery of drawings and specifications to the site on time

Teamwork With Other Consultants

• Maintain close liaison with other consultants involved, throughout project (e.g. project manager, architect, quantity surveyor, service consultants)

Post-Project Follow-Up

• Follow up with client to establish that all services provided were in accordance with client expectations