Civil & Structural Engineering Services
End-to-end engineering consultancy from Auckland, covering Specific Engineering Design (SED), Geotechnical soil testing, Stormwater management, and PS1-PS4 Producer Statements.
1. Structural Engineering & Design (PS1)
We engineer bespoke structural frameworks for high-end architectural homes, multi-unit townhouses, and commercial developments across New Zealand.
- Seismic Load Resisting Systems (NZS 1170.5)
- Steel portal frames, flitch beams & moment connections
- Concrete masonry, slab-on-grade & ribraft design
- Auckland Council PS1 Producer Statement issuance
2. Geotechnical & Soil Investigations
Thorough geotechnical site investigation, testing, and soil categorization to confirm building platform stability and determine foundation parameters.
- Hand auger boreholes & Scala penetrometer testing
- Ultimate & allowable bearing capacity verification (NZS 3604)
- Expansive soil testing & settlement analysis
- Comprehensive Geotechnical Investigation Reports (GIR)
3. Stormwater & Overland Flow (OLFP)
Civil stormwater engineering ensuring developments satisfy Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) hydrological mitigation standards and avoid downstream flooding.
- 10-year and 100-year storm flood routing calculations
- Stormwater retention/detention tank sizing (SMAF-1 / SMAF-2)
- Overland Flow Path (OLFP) mapping and entry/exit clearance
- Civil drainage design and Watercare compliance
4. Retaining Walls & Slope Stabilization
Robust earth retention systems designed to maximize usable site area on steep coastal slopes, ridgelines, and boundary lines.
- Cantilevered timber pole & steel soldier pile walls
- Segmental gravity masonry & Keystone retaining systems
- Ground anchors, soil nails & rock bolt tieback design
- Landslip remediation and slope reinstatement
5. Subdivision Infrastructure Engineering
Full civil infrastructure packages for residential and commercial land developments, from 2-lot infill housing to multi-lot subdivisions.
- Public road, common access way (COAL) & pavement design
- Bulk earthworks modeling & sediment control plans (GD05)
- Water supply network modeling & fire fighting flow capacity
- Section 223 / 224(c) engineering clearance certification
6. Construction Monitoring & PS4 Sign-Off
On-site engineering inspections during critical construction stages to verify execution against approved plans and secure CCC without delays.
- Foundation excavation & bearing capacity verification
- Pre-pour reinforcement & steel placement checks
- Retaining wall pile drilling and post installation inspection
- Formal Producer Statement (PS4 - Construction Review)