Services

Since the time we opened our doors in 1982 we have successfully designed thousands of buildings and structures. City offices, huge factories, TAFE colleges, schools, cinemas, facades, shops, houses, film sets, exhibitions, decks, handrails, bookshelves……

We have had extensive experience across the board. Now we are fortunate enough that most of our work comes through repeat clients, who have effectively asked us to specialise in the areas where they most value our input.

Those areas are: -

Housing

We are mindful that the shapes, forms and details of a house can positively contribute to the wellbeing and happiness of those who dwell there.

Our approach to design of these buildings considers the detailing of junctions, the connections of members, the juxtaposition of materials and their characteristic long-term behaviours: in short, we provide a full and detailed design service.

And we carry this value engineering approach through to site: recognising the builder's construction preferences, supporting the architectural vision and ensuring the structural integrity is maintained.

Forensic and Remedial Engineering

We are expert in Forensic Engineering, the art of investigative engineering. We have over 25 years experience in the investigation of waterproofing failures, concrete cancer, building movements and general building defects. We provide structural reports, prepare dilapidation (condition) survey and building maintenance plans. Our project management skills cover preparation of technical specification and contract and tender documents for all types of remedial repairs, contract adminstration and project supervision.

Film Set and Exhibition

We have contributed to many projects such as: Mad Max III, Matrix II & III, Superman Returns, Mask II, Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Doha 2006 Asian Games Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Sydney & Melbourne Motor Shows and Exhibitions etc.

We are very aware that a "traditional heavy design" is not appropriate for these structures, and that the aesthetics of the pieces and their performance is critical to the success of the ceremony or film.

Facade and Glazing

Facades are the skin of buildings.

We design, investigate, test, report, specify, supervise and certify to create clever new facades or rejuvenate old, tired facades and give their inner buildings a new lease of life.

General Engineering

While we have specialised in those areas where we have been recognised as having particular and unique skills, we also keep an open outlook and a high degree of capability in the entire range of structures and buildings.

Sustainability

We endeavour to imbue all our designs with an awareness of not only monetary cost but also cost to the environment. There is an increasingly urgent imperative to construct our built environment whilst being more mindful of our natural environment.