Engineering Consultancy Services Australia | Registered Professional Engineers

Big0 delivers comprehensive engineering consultancy services across Australia through our network of Engineers Australia (EA) registered professionals holding Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status and state-specific registrations including RPEQ (Queensland), NPER (NSW), and VBA (Victoria). Our multidisciplinary engineering team serves Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and regional Australia with expertise spanning structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire safety engineering for commercial buildings, residential developments, industrial facilities, infrastructure projects, and mining operations.

With over 180 completed engineering projects across Australian states and territories, we understand the complex regulatory landscape of Australian building standards, National Construction Code (NCC) compliance, state-specific building acts, and local council requirements. Our Australian-based engineers provide end-to-end services from conceptual design and regulatory approvals through detailed engineering documentation, construction phase services, and practical completion certification—ensuring your project meets all technical standards while optimizing constructability, cost-efficiency, and sustainability performance.

Why Australian Businesses Choose Big0 for Engineering Services

Engineers Australia Registered Professionals Our engineering team includes Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng) registered with Engineers Australia, demonstrating the highest level of professional competency recognized across Australian industries. CPEng registration requires rigorous assessment of engineering education, experience, and professional practice according to international engineering standards. Our engineers hold appropriate registration for Queensland (RPEQ), New South Wales (NPER), Victoria (VBA), and other state-specific schemes where required for building work, providing peace of mind that your project is supervised by qualified professionals meeting Australian regulatory requirements.

National Construction Code (NCC) Expertise We maintain deep expertise in the National Construction Code (NCC) including BCA Volume One (commercial buildings) and BCA Volume Two (residential buildings), Australian Standards referenced within NCC, and state-specific variations applied across jurisdictions. Our engineers stay current with NCC amendments including recent changes to energy efficiency provisions (Section J), accessibility requirements (Section D3), and structural design standards. We provide compliant engineering solutions that satisfy both performance requirements and deemed-to-satisfy provisions while optimizing your project outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Engineering Capability Structural Engineering: Concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structural design for buildings and infrastructure. Analysis using ETABS, SAFE, RAPT, Microstran, and Space Gass software. Foundation design including raft slabs, strip footings, piles, and ground improvement for Australian soil conditions.

Civil Engineering: Site development, earthworks, drainage design, road infrastructure, retaining structures, and subdivision engineering. Hydraulic modeling for stormwater management complying with Australian Rainfall and Runoff guidelines and state-specific WSUD requirements.

Mechanical Engineering: HVAC system design, mechanical services coordination, energy efficiency optimization, plant and equipment specification, and mechanical compliance documentation for NCC Section J energy efficiency requirements.

Electrical Engineering: Electrical distribution design, lighting design, power reticulation, emergency and exit lighting systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and electrical compliance with AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and NCC Part E1 provisions.

Fire Safety Engineering: Performance-based fire engineering solutions, fire safety strategy documentation, egress analysis, smoke modeling using FDS/Pyrosim, fire compartmentation design, and alternative solution development complying with NCC Performance Requirements.

Hydraulic Engineering: Plumbing and drainage design, water supply systems, sanitary drainage, stormwater management, and hydraulic services coordination ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and Drainage standards.

Comprehensive Engineering Services Across Australia

Structural Engineering Design & Analysis

Commercial Building Structures Structural design for office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use developments, and industrial facilities across Australia. Our structural engineers deliver optimized concrete, steel, composite, and timber structural systems balancing performance, construction efficiency, and cost. We use advanced analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE) for 3D modeling and design verification ensuring structural adequacy under dead loads, live loads, wind actions (AS/NZS 1170.2), earthquake actions (AS 1170.4), and special loading conditions.

Recent Sydney CBD commercial project: 28-level office tower with post-tensioned concrete floor systems, composite steel-concrete perimeter columns, and transfer structures accommodating podium retail. Structural design optimized floor-to-floor heights, achieved 12m column-free office spans, and incorporated 7-star NABERS energy efficiency structural thermal mass strategies. Completed construction within budget with zero structural RFIs.

Residential & Multi-Residential Structures Structural engineering for residential houses, townhouse developments, apartment buildings, and retirement villages. We design economical structural systems suited to Australian residential construction including masonry walls with timber or steel roof framing, reinforced concrete frames, light gauge steel framing, and engineered timber systems. Our residential structural documentation includes foundation design addressing reactive clay soils (Class H, Class E sites), wind classifications to AS 4055, and cyclone-resistant design for northern Australia regions.

Melbourne apartment development: 16-level residential building with basement parking, transfer slab over retail podium, and precast concrete facade. Our structural design incorporated precast hollow-core floor planks reducing construction program by 4 weeks, detailed façade connections for architectural terracotta panels, and vibration analysis ensuring residential amenity standards exceeded.

Industrial & Warehouse Structures Portal frame structures, heavy-duty industrial slabs, mezzanines, crane-supporting structures, and specialized industrial facilities for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. Our industrial structural engineering addresses heavy live loads, dynamic equipment loads, large clear spans (up to 60m achieved), and integration with materials handling systems. We design reinforced concrete slabs for forklift traffic, defined movement joint (DMJ) layouts, and surface tolerances meeting FM2/DM2 specifications.

Western Australian mining facility: Structural design for mineral processing plant including equipment foundations for crushers, conveyors, and concentrators; structural steel platforms and access structures; blast-resistant control room; and heavy-duty pavements for haul truck traffic. Design addressed seismic actions, dynamic loads from rotating equipment, and harsh Pilbara environmental conditions with appropriate protective coatings.

Civil Engineering & Site Development

Subdivision & Land Development Civil engineering design for residential subdivisions, industrial estates, and mixed-use developments across Australia. Services include site layout planning, earthworks design and cut-fill optimization, road design to relevant Australian standards (AS/NZS, Austroads guidelines), stormwater drainage systems, sewer and water reticulation, retaining structures, and coordination with utility authorities. We prepare engineering drawings and specifications for construction tendering and obtain technical approvals from local councils and state authorities.

Brisbane growth corridor subdivision: 240-lot residential estate with 3.2km local roads, stormwater drainage network discharging to existing creek system, water supply and sewer infrastructure connecting to utility mains, landscaped parks, and shared pathways. Civil design incorporated water sensitive urban design (WSUD) features including bioretention basins and vegetated swales achieving stormwater quality targets. Project approved by Brisbane City Council with all civil infrastructure now constructed.

Stormwater Management & Drainage Design Comprehensive stormwater drainage design including pipe and pit networks, overland flow paths, detention/retention basins, WSUD treatment systems, and outfall structures. Our hydraulic engineers use DRAINS, 12D Synergy, TUFLOW, and MUSIC modeling software for drainage design and analysis. We ensure compliance with local council requirements, state planning policies, and Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR 2019) guidelines for flood estimation and stormwater management.

Sydney commercial development: Stormwater drainage serving 45,000m² commercial precinct with basement parking, landscaped plaza, and street frontage. Design included on-site detention (OSD) reducing peak discharge to match pre-development conditions, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing and irrigation (240kL capacity), vegetated bioretention systems treating runoff quality, and pumped drainage from basement areas. System integrated with building services and achieved 6-star Green Star points for stormwater management.

Earthworks & Retaining Structures Cut and fill earthworks design, bulk earthworks optimization, retaining wall design (gravity walls, cantilever walls, soil nail walls, anchored walls), and slope stability analysis. We use Civil3D and 12D Model for earthworks design and mass haul optimization. Our geotechnical partners provide site-specific soil investigation and recommendations which we incorporate into foundation and retaining structure designs suited to Australian soil conditions including expansive clays, sandy soils, and rock.

Melbourne hillside development: Multi-level retaining solution for sloping site incorporating 4.5m cantilevered concrete walls, soil-nailed shotcrete slopes, and gabion basket landscaping walls. Structural design addressed traffic surcharge loads, seismic actions, and groundwater pressures with appropriate drainage systems. Construction sequence coordinated with building works to maintain site access during earthworks.

Infrastructure & Transportation Engineering Road design, intersection design, traffic engineering, car park layouts, pavement design, and infrastructure asset management. We design to Austroads standards and state road authority requirements (MRWA, TMR, TfNSW, VicRoads). Services include traffic impact assessments, transport planning, pavement thickness design using mechanistic methods (Circly), and road safety audits.

Queensland industrial access road: 2.8km two-lane rural road connecting industrial estate to state highway including intersection upgrade, heavy vehicle pavement design for B-triple truck loading, roadside drainage, signage and linemarking, and environmental controls. Design achieved TMR technical approval with construction completed under budget.

Mechanical Engineering Services

HVAC System Design Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning design for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings across Australian climate zones (1-8). Our mechanical engineers specify appropriate HVAC systems (VAV, VRF, chilled water, split systems, DOAS) based on building use, occupancy, thermal loads, and energy efficiency targets. We conduct thermal load calculations using Carrier HAP and IES-VE software, design ductwork and piping systems, and coordinate with architectural and structural disciplines.

Adelaide commercial office: Complete mechanical services design for 12-level office building (8,500m²) including chilled water central plant with air-cooled chillers (combined 850kW capacity), variable air volume (VAV) air handling units with heat recovery, DOAS for ventilation air treatment, and BMS controls integration. Design achieved 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating with actual measured performance at 6-star after commissioning optimization. Energy consumption 25% below benchmark for building type.

Energy Efficiency & NCC Section J Compliance We ensure mechanical systems comply with NCC Section J energy efficiency provisions including system efficiency requirements, outdoor air controls, heat recovery where applicable, and verification methods (JV3 calculation). Our engineers optimize HVAC designs to exceed minimum code requirements, targeting NABERS Energy ratings, Green Star points, and reduced operational costs for building owners.

Mechanical Services Coordination Comprehensive mechanical services coordination including plant room layouts, ceiling space coordination with structural beams and services, riser coordination, equipment access and maintenance planning, and constructability review. We produce federated BIM models coordinating mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and architectural disciplines—identifying clashes before construction and reducing site RFIs.

Specialized Mechanical Systems Industrial ventilation and exhaust systems, commercial kitchen ventilation, car park ventilation (CO monitoring, jet fans), laboratory exhaust and fume hood systems, cleanroom HVAC, and process heating/cooling. We design systems meeting relevant Australian standards including AS 1668.2 for mechanical ventilation and AS/NZS 4674 for medical gas systems.

Electrical Engineering & Lighting Design

Electrical Distribution Design Main switchboard design, distribution boards, electrical reticulation, power outlets and small power, essential services, and emergency power systems. Our electrical engineers design systems complying with AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, NCC Part E1 Electrical Services, and energy network requirements (Ausgrid, Essential Energy, Energex, Jemena, etc.). We coordinate with electricity suppliers for network connections and design high voltage systems where required (11kV, 22kV substations).

Perth industrial facility: Electrical infrastructure design for 24,000m² manufacturing facility including 2MVA high voltage substation (22kV/415V), main switchboards rated 4,000A, motor control centers for process equipment, distributed power systems, LED high-bay lighting throughout production areas, and backup generator (500kVA) for critical processes. Design achieved Western Power technical approval with seamless network connection coordination.

Lighting Design & Compliance Internal and external lighting design achieving required illumination levels per AS/NZS 1680, energy efficiency compliance with NCC Section J, and architectural lighting aesthetics. We use DIALux and Relux lighting simulation software for photometric analysis. Emergency and exit lighting design complies with AS/NZS 2293 standards ensuring safe egress paths.

Sydney commercial lobby: Architectural feature lighting design for 8m-high commercial lobby including linear LED cove lighting (tunable white 2700K-5000K), feature pendants over reception, wall-wash lighting for artwork, and outdoor building facade lighting. Lighting control system (DALI) provides scene programming and daylight harvesting reducing energy consumption by 40% compared to static lighting. Design achieved 6/10 points for IEQ-2 Lighting Comfort in Green Star rating.

Fire Detection & Alarm Systems Fire detection and alarm system design complying with AS 1670.1, BCA requirements, and fire safety engineering strategy. We specify appropriate detection types (smoke, heat, beam), alarm sounders and visual alert devices, emergency warning and intercommunication systems (EWIS), and integration with building management systems.

Electrical Services for Specialized Facilities Data center electrical infrastructure (UPS systems, N+1 redundancy, diverse feeds), healthcare facility electrical services (medical grade power, isolated power supplies per AS/NZS 3003), laboratory electrical (fume hood controls, emergency power), and mining/industrial heavy power distribution.

Fire Safety Engineering

Performance-Based Fire Engineering Solutions Alternative solutions to deemed-to-satisfy NCC provisions using performance-based fire engineering methodologies. Our fire safety engineers conduct fire scenario modeling, egress analysis, smoke spread modeling (FDS, Ozone), structural fire engineering, and fire risk assessments providing cost-effective solutions for complex buildings while maintaining equivalent or improved safety outcomes.

Melbourne mixed-use tower: Performance fire solution for 42-level building with retail podium, residential apartments, and hotel accommodations. Fire engineering addressed: reduced fire compartment size from NCC requirement through enhanced sprinkler systems and smoke control; single egress stair for residential floors justified through travel distance analysis and smoke modeling; open interconnecting stairs in hotel lobby via smoke reservoir design and mechanical smoke exhaust. Fire engineering report achieved Building Surveyor acceptance and Victorian Building Authority approval.

Fire Safety Strategy Documentation Comprehensive fire safety strategy reports documenting: building classification and applicable NCC provisions; active fire safety systems (sprinklers, detection, smoke control); passive fire protection (fire compartmentation, FRLs); egress provisions and travel distances; firefighting facilities; and ongoing maintenance requirements. Fire strategy documents support DA/BA applications and provide framework for detailed fire services design.

Smoke Modeling & CFD Analysis Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) fire modeling using Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and Pyrosim for atrium smoke control, warehouse smoke clearance, carpark smoke exhaust, and evacuation analysis. We model fire growth, smoke spread, temperature distribution, and visibility to validate fire safety systems and egress provisions.

Fire Engineering for Heritage & Unique Buildings Sensitive fire engineering solutions for heritage buildings, adaptive reuse projects, and architecturally significant structures where standard code provisions conflict with heritage conservation or architectural intent. We develop performance solutions respecting heritage values while achieving contemporary fire safety standards.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Services

3D BIM Modeling & Coordination Building Information Modeling (BIM) for structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic disciplines using Autodesk Revit, Civil3D, and AutoCAD MEP. We produce coordinated 3D models enabling clash detection, constructability review, quantity extraction, and as-built documentation. Our BIM workflows follow ISO 19650 information management standards and Australian BIM specifications.

Brisbane hospital expansion: Full BIM delivery for 18,000m² healthcare facility with multidisciplinary coordination model (architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire services). BIM process identified 347 clashes during design coordination—resolved before construction commencement. Coordinated model provided construction sequencing visualization and supported off-site prefabrication of MEP services reducing on-site installation by 30%.

BIM for Infrastructure Projects Civil3D modeling for roads, drainage, earthworks, and utilities enabling automated quantity takeoffs, construction staging visualization, and integration with GPS machine control for earthworks contractors. Our infrastructure BIM improves design accuracy and supports efficient construction delivery.

Revit Families & Content Development Custom Revit families for architectural, structural, and MEP components specific to Australian building products and manufacturer specifications. We develop intelligent parametric families supporting design iteration and accurate documentation.

BIM Implementation & Training BIM implementation services for Australian engineering consultancies and construction companies including workflow development, template configuration, quality assurance procedures, and staff training. We help organizations transition to BIM methodologies and achieve efficiency gains from digital design processes.

Australian Building Standards & Regulatory Compliance

National Construction Code (NCC) Compliance The National Construction Code (NCC) is Australia's primary building code maintained by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB). Our engineering services ensure compliance with NCC Volumes One (commercial buildings, classes 2-9) and Two (residential buildings, class 1 and 10), including:

• Section B - Structure: Structural design to AS 1170 loading codes, AS 3600 concrete structures, AS 4100 steel structures, AS 1720 timber structures
• Section C - Fire Resistance: Fire resistance levels (FRLs), fire compartmentation, fire-isolated stairs and exits
• Section D - Access & Egress: Accessible building entry and facilities (AS 1428), egress provisions, travel distances
• Section E - Services & Equipment: Mechanical ventilation (AS 1668), electrical services (AS/NZS 3000), lifts and escalators
• Section J - Energy Efficiency: Building fabric thermal performance, glazing, services efficiency, verification methods

We stay current with NCC amendments published every three years (NCC 2022, upcoming NCC 2025) and state-specific variations applied by each jurisdiction.

State Building Acts & Regulations Engineering work in Australia must comply with state and territory building legislation: - Queensland: Building Act 1975, QBCC regulations, RPEQ registration for prescribed building work - New South Wales: Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Building Professionals Act, NPER registration - Victoria: Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2018, VBA registration for engineering practitioners - Western Australia: Building Act 2011, Building Regulations 2012 - South Australia: Building Work Contractors Act, Development Act - Other Jurisdictions: Territory-specific legislation in ACT, NT, Tasmania

Our engineers hold appropriate registrations and understand jurisdictional requirements for engineering documentation, certification, and approvals.

Australian Standards (AS/NZS) Engineering design references numerous Australian Standards including: - Structural: AS/NZS 1170 (loading), AS 3600 (concrete), AS 4100 (steel), AS 1720 (timber), AS 2159 (piling) - Civil: AS 3798 (earthworks), Austroads road design guides, AS/NZS 3500 (plumbing/drainage) - Mechanical: AS 1668.2 (ventilation), AS/NZS 3666 (air handling systems), AS 4254 (refrigerant systems) - Electrical: AS/NZS 3000 (wiring rules), AS/NZS 2293 (emergency lighting), AS 1670.1 (fire detection) - Fire: AS 2118 (sprinkler systems), AS 1851 (fire protection maintenance)

We maintain comprehensive standards library and engineering software incorporating current Australian Standards provisions.

Engineers Australia (EA) Registration Engineers Australia is the professional body representing Australian engineers and administers the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration demonstrating engineering competency to international standards (Washington Accord). Our CPEng engineers have demonstrated: - Appropriate engineering qualifications (accredited engineering degrees) - Minimum professional engineering experience requirements - Demonstrated engineering competencies across technical expertise, communication, and professional responsibility - Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) maintaining currency

CPEng registration provides assurance of engineering expertise and professional standards for Australian clients.

State-Specific Engineering Registration Some Australian states require statutory registration for engineering practitioners involved in building work: - RPEQ (Queensland): Registered Professional Engineer Queensland for prescribed building work including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire safety engineering. Registration requires appropriate qualifications, experience, and Engineers Australia CPEng status. - NPER (NSW): National Professional Engineers Register accepted in NSW under Building Professionals Act for declaring compliance with design standards. - VBA (Victoria): Victorian Building Authority registration for engineers preparing or coordinating engineering documentation for building permits. - Other States: Registration requirements vary—we ensure appropriate registrations for engineering work in each jurisdiction.

Australian Engineering Project Experience & Case Studies

Commercial Office Development (Sydney CBD)

Project Overview: 32-level premium grade office tower (48,000m² GFA) in Sydney CBD on constrained urban site adjacent to heritage buildings and operating retail premises.

Engineering Services Delivered: - Structural Engineering: Core and outrigger structural system with post-tensioned concrete floor slabs, composite steel perimeter columns, 4-level basement with secant pile retention, transfer structures over heritage building foundations. Design optimized for seismic actions (AS 1170.4), minimized floor-to-floor heights achieving 200mm structural depth, and incorporated vibration analysis ensuring human comfort criteria met. - Civil Engineering: Basement excavation 18m deep with secant pile temporary and permanent retention, groundwater control and dewatering, underpinning for adjacent heritage buildings, construction staging to maintain retail operations. - Mechanical Engineering: Chilled water central plant (3 x 450kW chillers) in roof-level plantroom, VAV air distribution with underfloor air distribution in floors 25-32, heat recovery, blackwater heat recovery, targeting 6-star NABERS Energy. - Electrical Engineering: 2.5MVA HV substation (11kV/415V), main switchboards, distributed power, architectural lighting, emergency systems. - Fire Safety Engineering: Performance solution for open interconnecting stairs in lobby atrium via smoke modeling, reduced fire compartment sizes through enhanced sprinkler protection.

Project Outcomes: Design approved by Sydney City Council and builder achieved competitive tender pricing 8% below budget. Construction completed in 26 months with NABERS Energy rating of 6-star achieved at practical completion. Zero structural or services RFIs during construction demonstrating coordination quality.

Engineering Value: Structural optimization saved 680 tonnes of reinforcing steel (AUD $1.2M cost saving), mechanical heat recovery systems reduced operational energy costs by AUD $180,000 annually, fire engineering performance solutions eliminated requirement for additional egress stair saving AUD $950,000 construction cost.

Residential Apartment Development (Melbourne)

Project Overview: 22-level residential apartment building with 186 apartments, ground floor retail (1,200m²), and 3-level basement car park (220 spaces) in inner Melbourne growth corridor.

Engineering Services: - Structural: Reinforced concrete flat plate construction with PT slabs, band beams at perimeter, basement retention via contiguous piles and permanent shotcrete walls. Foundation design for Class H2 reactive clay soils incorporating stiffened raft foundation, edge beams, and designed void former system. - Civil: Site earthworks, basement excavation and dewatering, stormwater drainage with OSD tank (180kL), rainwater harvesting (60kL for toilet flushing and irrigation), sewer and water services. - Mechanical: Split VRF air conditioning to apartments, common area HVAC, car park ventilation (CO monitoring with jet fans), domestic hot water (heat pump central system). - Electrical: Electrical distribution to 186 apartments, car park lighting and power, retail tenancy provisions, NBN telecommunications. - Hydraulic: Plumbing and drainage, fire services including hydrants and hose reels.

Project Outcomes: Building permit approved through private certifier, construction tender achieved within developer's budget parameters, construction completed in 18 months. Building achieved 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating exceeding 6-star minimum requirement.

Engineering Value: Structural precast facade system reduced construction program by 6 weeks with associated cost savings, hydraulic rainwater harvesting system provides AUD $12,000 annual water cost savings, energy-efficient MEP services contributed to strong apartment sales and rental yields.

Industrial Warehouse & Distribution Center (Brisbane)

Project Overview: Logistics distribution center comprising 48,000m² warehouse with high-bay racking (12m), office/administration facilities (2,500m²), and hardstand container storage areas. Site located in Brisbane industrial area on expansive clay soils.

Engineering Services: - Structural: Portal frame warehouse structure with 60m clear spans, heavy-duty industrial floor slab (200mm thickness, FM2 flatness tolerance), column bases designed for soil shrinkage and heave, mezzanine office structure, external canopies. - Civil: Site development including 2.4 hectare pad level earthworks with 2.8m maximum fill depth, stormwater drainage, heavy-duty pavements for B-double and semi-trailer circulation, container hardstand areas, retaining walls. - Mechanical: HVAC for office areas, warehouse ventilation and cooling (HVLS fans), insulated building envelope achieving Section J compliance. - Electrical: HV substation (1.5MVA), distribution to warehouse and office areas, high-bay LED lighting with daylight harvesting, emergency lighting and exit signs. - Fire Safety: Fire sprinkler system design (ESFR for high-racking), fire hydrant system, smoke and heat vents, fire alarm system.

Project Outcomes: Brisbane City Council approval achieved with no design-related conditions, builder tender pricing aligned with developer's feasibility, practical completion achieved on program. Warehouse operational with major logistics tenant on 15-year lease.

Engineering Value: Structural long-span design eliminated internal columns providing maximum racking flexibility, industrial slab design achieved required flatness without laser screed premium, civil pavement design optimized construction cost while achieving required traffic loading capacity (saving AUD $340,000 versus initial specification).

Mining Infrastructure Project (Pilbara, WA)

Project Overview: Iron ore processing facility expansion including primary crusher, conveyor systems, screening plant, and supporting infrastructure at remote Pilbara mine site.

Engineering Services: - Structural: Structural steel platforms and access structures for processing equipment, equipment foundations for crushers, conveyors, and screens addressing dynamic loads and vibration isolation, blast-resistant control room, haul road bridge over conveyor (45m span). - Civil: Heavy-duty pavements for ROM pad and haul truck traffic (400-tonne haul trucks), site drainage and sediment control, earthworks and retaining structures. - Mechanical: Dust suppression systems, conveyor belt specifications, lubrication systems. - Electrical: Power distribution from existing mine HV network, motor control centers for crushers and conveyors, lighting for 24-hour operations, communications infrastructure.

Project Outcomes: Design approved by mining company technical authorities and DMIRS (WA Department of Mines), construction completed during scheduled shutdown minimizing production impact, facility operational and achieving throughput targets.

Engineering Value: Structural design optimized for modular fabrication in Perth with site installation via mobile crane reducing specialist construction labor requirements in remote location, civil drainage design addressed Pilbara storm events preventing operational downtime, electrical design incorporated existing mine infrastructure reducing capital cost by AUD $780,000.

Healthcare Facility Expansion (Adelaide)

Project Overview: Regional hospital expansion comprising new emergency department (1,800m²), additional surgical theaters (4 theaters), and expanded ICU (16 beds). Project required staged construction maintaining hospital operations throughout.

Engineering Services: - Structural: Concrete frame construction integrating with existing hospital structure, seismic design to AS 1170.4 for importance level 4 healthcare facility, vibration-sensitive design for operating theaters and imaging areas. - Mechanical: Healthcare-grade HVAC including operating theater environmental controls (positive pressure, HEPA filtration, temperature/humidity control per AS/NZS 1668.2 and healthcare guidelines), isolation rooms with negative pressure, emergency department ventilation. - Electrical: Normal power and essential power systems with automatic changeover, UPS for critical life-support equipment, medical-grade power points per AS/NZS 3003, nurse call systems, emergency lighting designed for hospital egress requirements. - Hydraulic: Medical gas systems (oxygen, medical air, vacuum) per AS/NZS 4674, plumbing and drainage, emergency water supply. - Fire Safety: Fire sprinkler and detection systems addressing sleeping occupants and non-ambulatory patients, smoke compartmentation, egress provisions for healthcare facility.

Project Outcomes: SA Health approval achieved for design documentation, staged construction successfully completed with no disruption to hospital services, facility operational and achieving infection control and environmental parameters.

Engineering Value: Mechanical systems design achieved required healthcare environmental standards while optimizing operational energy efficiency (30% reduction versus benchmark), structural vibration design eliminated requirement for expensive isolation systems in operating theaters, electrical essential power design provided required reliability for critical medical equipment.

Engineering Technology & Software Capabilities

Structural Analysis & Design Software - ETABS: 3D structural analysis for buildings with advanced wind and seismic modeling - SAP2000: General structural analysis for complex geometries and load cases - SAFE: Reinforced concrete slab design including PT tendons, punching shear, and deflection analysis - RAPT: Post-tensioned slab design with Australian code compliance - Microstran & Space Gass: Structural analysis software popular in Australian market - Strand7: Finite element analysis for specialized structures - Revit Structure: BIM-based structural documentation and coordination

Civil & Hydraulic Engineering Software - Civil3D: Road design, earthworks, grading, and civil infrastructure modeling - 12D Model: Australian civil design software for roads, subdivisions, and site development - DRAINS: Stormwater drainage network design and analysis - TUFLOW: 2D hydraulic flood modeling for overland flow paths - MUSIC: Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) modeling for stormwater quality - Circly: Mechanistic pavement design for Australian conditions - RORB/RAFTS: Flood hydrology modeling

Mechanical Engineering Software - Carrier HAP: HVAC thermal load calculation and energy analysis - IES-VE: Building energy simulation for NCC Section J compliance and energy ratings - Hourly Analysis Program: Detailed HVAC system simulation - Chiller Plant Design Tool: Central plant optimization

Electrical & Lighting Design Software - DIALux: Photometric lighting design and simulation - Relux: Professional lighting calculation software - AGI32: Lighting design for specialized applications - Trimble Pro Design: Electrical load calculations and distribution design

Fire Engineering Software - Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS): CFD fire and smoke modeling - Pyrosim: Graphical interface for FDS modeling - Pathfinder: Egress simulation and evacuation analysis - Ozone: Smoke control modeling for Australian fire engineers

BIM & Coordination Software - Autodesk Revit: Multidisciplinary BIM modeling (architecture, structure, MEP) - Navisworks: 3D model coordination, clash detection, and 4D construction sequencing - BIM 360: Cloud collaboration for Australian project teams - Solibri: BIM quality checking and code compliance verification

Australian Cities & Regions We Serve

Sydney Engineering Services Comprehensive engineering consultancy serving Greater Sydney including CBD, North Sydney, Parramatta, Western Sydney growth areas, and regional NSW. Local team familiar with Sydney City Council, Parramatta Council, and other Sydney council requirements. Expertise in high-rise commercial and residential buildings, infrastructure projects, and industrial facilities.

Melbourne Engineering Consultancy Multidisciplinary engineering services across metropolitan Melbourne including CBD, Docklands, growth corridors (Werribee, Melton, Craigieburn), and regional Victoria. Experience with Melbourne City Council, Victorian Building Authority requirements, and Victorian planning scheme provisions. Specialists in mixed-use developments, healthcare facilities, and educational buildings.

Brisbane & South East Queensland Engineering services throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and regional Queensland. Team holds RPEQ registration for prescribed building work in Queensland. Familiar with Brisbane City Council, Gold Coast City Council, and Queensland Building and Construction Commission requirements. Experience with tropical design, cyclonic regions, and flood-prone areas.

Perth & Western Australia Structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering for Perth metropolitan area and regional WA including mining regions (Pilbara, Goldfields). Expertise in mining infrastructure, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and residential developments. Understanding of WA Building Services (Registration) Act requirements.

Adelaide & South Australia Engineering consultancy for Adelaide CBD, suburbs, regional SA, and industrial areas. Experience with City of Adelaide, SA planning legislation, and building rules. Specialists in healthcare facilities, educational buildings, industrial projects, and infrastructure.

Canberra & ACT Engineering services for Australian Capital Territory including government buildings, commercial developments, and residential projects. Familiar with ACT planning authority and building requirements.

Regional & Remote Australia Engineering solutions for regional Australian projects considering remote location challenges including materials availability, construction logistics, extreme climates, and distance from major centers. Experience in mining regions, agricultural areas, tourism destinations, and remote communities.

Investment & Pricing for Australian Engineering Projects

Structural Engineering Services - Residential Houses: AUD $2,500 - $6,000 for engineered structural design and documentation including foundations, framing, and wind classification - Townhouses/Duplexes: AUD $8,000 - $18,000 for small multi-residential structural engineering (2-6 dwellings) - Apartment Buildings: AUD $45,000 - $180,000+ for mid-rise to high-rise residential structures depending on building complexity, height, and GFA - Commercial Buildings: AUD $60,000 - $250,000+ for office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use developments - Industrial Warehouses: AUD $25,000 - $85,000 for portal frame warehouses and distribution centers - Specialist Structures: Custom quotations for bridges, towers, mining infrastructure, and unique structures

Civil Engineering Services - Subdivisions: AUD $1,500 - $4,500 per lot for civil design including roads, drainage, and services (economies of scale for larger estates) - Site Development: AUD $15,000 - $65,000 for commercial/industrial site civil works design - Stormwater Drainage: AUD $8,000 - $35,000 for drainage network design including WSUD elements - Road Design: AUD $45,000 - $150,000+ per kilometer for local roads depending on complexity - Retaining Structures: AUD $4,500 - $25,000 for retaining wall design depending on height and length

Mechanical Engineering Services - HVAC Design - Residential: AUD $3,500 - $12,000 for apartment building mechanical services - HVAC Design - Commercial: AUD $35,000 - $120,000 for office building HVAC and mechanical services - NCC Section J Compliance: AUD $2,500 - $8,500 for energy efficiency assessments and JV3 calculations - Industrial Mechanical: AUD $25,000 - $95,000 for warehouse ventilation, process systems, specialized mechanical

Electrical Engineering Services - Electrical Design - Residential: AUD $3,000 - $10,000 for multi-residential electrical distribution and lighting - Electrical Design - Commercial: AUD $28,000 - $95,000 for commercial building electrical services - HV Substation Design: AUD $15,000 - $45,000 for high voltage electrical infrastructure design - Lighting Design: AUD $5,500 - $22,000 for architectural and technical lighting design

Fire Safety Engineering - Fire Strategy Reports: AUD $6,500 - $18,000 for fire safety strategy documentation - Performance Solutions: AUD $15,000 - $65,000 for fire engineering alternative solutions including modeling - Egress Analysis: AUD $8,000 - $25,000 for evacuation modeling and egress design

BIM Services - BIM Modeling: AUD $12,000 - $55,000 for multidisciplinary BIM coordination models - Clash Detection: AUD $4,500 - $15,000 for coordination services identifying clashes - BIM Implementation: AUD $18,000 - $75,000 for organizational BIM setup and training

All pricing in Australian dollars. Fees based on project complexity, size, timeline, and deliverables required. Multidisciplinary packages available combining structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire engineering services with discounted rates.