Our dedicated team of structural engineers prioritises the safety and performance of buildings we design. We adhere rigorously to the New Zealand Building Code, crafting efficient, resilient, and dependable structures that exceed client expectations.

Often working closely as part of the design team, our structural engineers have experience in a wide range of projects from a single beam design for house alterations, to high-end residential architecturally designed homes, commercial structures and seismic assessment and strengthening of existing buildings. 

We specialise in an extensive range of solutions that encompass everything from innovative timber and concrete structures to seismic assessments and foundation design. Whether you’re constructing commercial buildings, architectural houses, or in need of retaining wall structures, we’ve got you covered. Our comprehensive services also include insurance reports, damage assessments, and construction monitoring. We’ll guide you through every step of the process, ensuring optimal structural integrity and peace of mind.

Structural Engineering Expertise
Design of timber, cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, masonry, and concrete structures
Design of foundation systems for TC1, TC2, TC3, and mass movement sites
Design of commercial and industrial buildings, including portal frame and tilt-panel construction
Design of structural members within architectural houses on flat and sloping sites
Insurance and pre-purchase reports to confirm the condition of commercial/industrial buildings
Design of structural seismic strengthening to buildings
Damage reports and remedial works design for commercial and industrial buildings
Design of retaining wall structures

This refers to creating detailed plans and specifications for buildings or structures using various materials, such as timber, CLT, steel, masonry, and concrete.


Project example: The Big Cottage 

This refers to developing residential foundation design for buildings on land with technical classification 1,2 and 3, (TC1, TC2, TC3) and land adjacent to or within mass movement.

 

Project example: The Big Cottage 

This refers to developing designs for commercial and industrial structures, incorporating specific construction methods like portal frame or tilt-panel construction.


Project examples: Hagley Window & Doors and Taylors Mistake Surf Lifesaving Club 

This refers to structural elements of residential buildings, considering both flat and sloping terrains, and ensuring they align with architectural designs. 

This refers to conducting assessments and providing reports for insurance or pre-purchase purposes. This is to confirm the structural condition and identifying defects which may pose a potential risk associated with commercial or industrial buildings. 

This refers to the assessment of the seismic strength of existing commercial and industrial buildings and developing designs to improve seismic resistance of buildings.


Project example: Opzeeland  

This refers to assessing structural damage in commercial and industrial buildings and developing plans for remedial works to restore and strengthen the structures.


Project example: Opzeeland  

Design of retaining wall structures that support earthworks, buildings and roads often used in developing building platforms on sloping sites.

Structural Engineering Expertise
Design of timber, cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, masonry, and concrete structures

This refers to creating detailed plans and specifications for buildings or structures using various materials, such as timber, CLT, steel, masonry, and concrete.


Project example: The Big Cottage 

Design of foundation systems for TC1, TC2, TC3, and mass movement sites

This refers to developing residential foundation design for buildings on land with technical classification 1,2 and 3, (TC1, TC2, TC3) and land adjacent to or within mass movement.

 

Project example: The Big Cottage 

Design of commercial and industrial buildings, including portal frame and tilt-panel construction

This refers to developing designs for commercial and industrial structures, incorporating specific construction methods like portal frame or tilt-panel construction.


Project examples: Hagley Window & Doors and Taylors Mistake Surf Lifesaving Club 

Design of structural members within architectural houses on flat and sloping sites

This refers to structural elements of residential buildings, considering both flat and sloping terrains, and ensuring they align with architectural designs. 

Insurance and pre-purchase reports to confirm the condition of commercial/industrial buildings

This refers to conducting assessments and providing reports for insurance or pre-purchase purposes. This is to confirm the structural condition and identifying defects which may pose a potential risk associated with commercial or industrial buildings. 

Design of structural seismic strengthening to buildings

This refers to the assessment of the seismic strength of existing commercial and industrial buildings and developing designs to improve seismic resistance of buildings.


Project example: Opzeeland  

Damage reports and remedial works design for commercial and industrial buildings

This refers to assessing structural damage in commercial and industrial buildings and developing plans for remedial works to restore and strengthen the structures.


Project example: Opzeeland  

Design of retaining wall structures

Design of retaining wall structures that support earthworks, buildings and roads often used in developing building platforms on sloping sites.

Projects
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Aerial view of a construction for schools Belfast West School – Structural Engineering
Exterior view of a warehouse Hagley Windows & Doors – Structural Engineering
Photo of a commercial building on a blue sky & sunny day Opzeeland Warehouse – Structural Engineering
Wooden finished building on an overcast day Taylors Mistake Surf Lifesaving Club – Structural Engineering
Construction of house - view of wooden structure The Big Cottage – Structural Engineering
People
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ALASTAIR Alastair Wood – Technical Director, Structural Engineer
DENIS Denis Murphy – Senior Structural Engineer
NICK-F Nick Fargher – Senior Structural Engineer
PERCI Percival Apolinario – Senior Structural Engineer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why you need a Structural Engineer?
What do we need from you?
Do you carry out DEE assessments on commercial buildings?
Do you carry out earthquake damage assessments?
What types of residential projects do you do?

We can provide structural designs for new residential and commercial along with alterations and renovations to existing structures and damage repairs. Our structural engineers can also assist in determining any damage to your home or commercial building and make recommendations on how to best repair any damage found.

To ensure precise designs, we require architectural plans for your proposed building or alterations, along with geotechnical reports and a detailed scope of work outlining your project requirements. Providing this information will allow us to deliver tailored and effective solutions for your needs.

We can complete both Initial Seismic Assessments (ISAs) and Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSAs) on low rise commercial properties, as well as providing advice and designs for seismic strengthening if it should be required.

We have an extensive track record of performing assessments for homeowners, insurers, and EQC. Our work includes inspections, detailed reporting, peer reviews, expert evidence preparation, and active participation in mediation and facilitation processes.

Our structural team specialises in a comprehensive range of residential designs, encompassing new builds, house extensions, and alterations. Below are just a few examples, as structural engineers may be involved in a wide range of residential projects to ensure the safety, stability, and compliance of the structures: 

  • New Home Construction 
  • Home Additions and extensions 
  • Remodelling and renovations 
  • Foundation design 
  • Retaining walls 
  • Seismic retrofitting 
  • Architecturally designed homes. 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why you need a Structural Engineer?

We can provide structural designs for new residential and commercial along with alterations and renovations to existing structures and damage repairs. Our structural engineers can also assist in determining any damage to your home or commercial building and make recommendations on how to best repair any damage found.

What do we need from you?

To ensure precise designs, we require architectural plans for your proposed building or alterations, along with geotechnical reports and a detailed scope of work outlining your project requirements. Providing this information will allow us to deliver tailored and effective solutions for your needs.

Do you carry out DEE assessments on commercial buildings?

We can complete both Initial Seismic Assessments (ISAs) and Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSAs) on low rise commercial properties, as well as providing advice and designs for seismic strengthening if it should be required.

Do you carry out earthquake damage assessments?

We have an extensive track record of performing assessments for homeowners, insurers, and EQC. Our work includes inspections, detailed reporting, peer reviews, expert evidence preparation, and active participation in mediation and facilitation processes.

What types of residential projects do you do?

Our structural team specialises in a comprehensive range of residential designs, encompassing new builds, house extensions, and alterations. Below are just a few examples, as structural engineers may be involved in a wide range of residential projects to ensure the safety, stability, and compliance of the structures: 

  • New Home Construction 
  • Home Additions and extensions 
  • Remodelling and renovations 
  • Foundation design 
  • Retaining walls 
  • Seismic retrofitting 
  • Architecturally designed homes. 
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