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Structural Engineer - How to Appoint/Engage us - Appointed by Client - Appointed by an Architect - appointed by the Contractor - appointed as a subconsultant to other Structural Engineering firm - Peer reviewer - appointed by Building Consent authority

Understanding Producer Statements - PS1, PS2, PS3 and PS4

Prefabricated/Transportable/Relocatable Buildings - Design considerations and challenges

For properties with sloping terrain or uneven backyards, a retaining wall is often essential for maximizing usable space. Whether your goal is to have a level lawn for family activities, create a flat driveway for your cars, or to prevent soil erosion in a garden area, selecting the appropriate type of retaining wall is crucial. While these walls can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a property, they must be engineered to withstand specific weather conditions and frequent groun

AB Consulting Engineers were engaged by a client to conduct a Structural assessment and design strengthening as required for one of their properties. The structure in question comprised two buildings: A three-storey main house A single-storey granny flat joining the main two storey building. The existing building had been designed and detailed by another party, with a significant portion of the buildings already constructed on site. However, the client required a new PS1 cert

Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings are structures characterized by load-bearing walls made from brick, stone, or concrete blocks without reinforcement. A substantial number of these buildings were erected in the early to mid-20th century in New Zealand and continue to serve as residences, offices, commercial shops, and heritage buildings. While URM buildings typically exhibit satisfactory performance under normal gravitational loads, appearing robust and durable, their beha

Restricted Building Work - Role of a Structural Engineer

AB Consulting Engineers - Our ethos and how we work - a brief discussion