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The structural framework utilizes a composite steel-concrete flooring system supported by composite steel beams and columns. Precast concrete shear walls provide a reliable lateral system, ensuring seismic resilience in alignment with New Zealand standards.
One of the project's standout features is the extensive use of the combiwall retaining system. This system minimized structural depth, optimizing the overall usable area of the development. Its innovative design simplified the construction methodology, eliminated the need for additional waterproofing or cladding, and reduced the complexity of the final retaining wall finish.
At DHC Consulting, we specialise in structural and civil engineering, tackling every project with an obsession for achieving better outcomes. Our approach tears up the traditional playbook – diving deep into collaboration, pursuing efficient design relentlessly, and engineering value. We don’t just meet expectations. We set new standards for what engineering can achieve.
When you work with us, you're partnering with people who see engineering as both science and craft. We bring intelligent design thinking and craftmanship to every project, becoming the kind of engineering partner you've always wished existed.
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