Structural Engineers

Featuring the best structural engineers in New Zealand

Structural engineers have to have extensive knowledge in construction and engineering. These experts often have to create a design, calculate the load support, and make adjustments to ensure the entire structure can carry all the weight exerted. This includes the structure’s weight, any appliances, furniture, or equipment within the structure, occupants using the structure, and more. ArchiPro features only the best engineers in New Zealand through a careful selection process.

Types of services that a structural engineer provides

These engineers can provide the same services as civil engineers in New Zealand. However, they also provide unique specialist services to ensure the structure is safe. A few of the services these experts provide include:

Design and planning

Structural engineering designs are incredibly complex. These experts will create the designs and calculate the load-bearing potential to ensure the structure is sound.

Selecting materials

These experts will also be involved in choosing the materials used in the construction alongside the other team members, such as architects, interior designers, and engineers.

Providing structural engineering reports

After analysing a structure, these experts can also provide clients with structural engineering reports. Many buildings and structures such as schools, hospitals, bridges, and more require a structural engineering inspection report before they can be used.

Conducting structural peer reviews

Structural analysis engineers can also peer-review other engineers’ work to ensure that all safety and building regulations are met. They can use 3D structural analysis as part of the structural peer review.

The advantages of hiring a reputable structural engineer

These engineers are critical in any weight-bearing construction as they will ensure that the design and materials used can support the structure for many years. Imagine if bridges or skyscrapers were built without ensuring that they can bear the weight exerted upon them? By using a skilled structural engineering consultant in New Zealand, you can ensure that your project isn’t just beautiful and functional but can also support its weight and intended use.

How to choose the best structural engineers for your project

Choosing the best engineer is essential to ensure your next construction project is strong enough to last and safe to use. That’s why ensuring your chosen expert is experienced and licensed is important. Start by looking for established professionals and look at their previous projects and testimonials from other clients. Once you’ve found a few that you like, arrange a meeting to discuss the project with them. This initial meeting is a chance to get to know the expert and see if they’re a good fit for your project. Some good questions to ask your structural engineer during the initial meeting include:

• How long have you been involved in the engineering industry?
• What are your qualifications and registration number?
• Have you worked on similar projects in the past and what struggles did you experience? How did you solve them?
• Is there anything we might need to consider for this project?
• What services will you and your team provide?