Multi-Discipline - Scarborough Road, Christchurch
By Engineering Design Consultants
Located on a very steep hillside this old house was badly damaged by earthquakes and a partial rebuild of the ground floor, and new roof and lining repairs at first floor level, were required. EDC provided structural engineering input and geotechnical advice on rock stability and retaining walls.
Incorporating new structural elements into the existing was particularly challenging and required close coordination with the contractor and design team. EDC designed portal frames to provide both temporary support of the upper floor and permanent vertical and lateral support. The steel portal frames were designed to be small enough be manhandled into place, and to fit inside the wall cavity thus being hidden permanently. A number of steel splices were required.
To provide a heated concrete floor, EDC designed LVL timber framing to support a screed layer.
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Engineering Design Consultants are proud to be Archipro's first listed engineering firm.
Established in 1985 on Auckland’s North Shore, Engineering Design Consultants (EDC) is a medium-sized, service driven, multi-discipline engineering consultancy. EDC provide structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental and fire engineering services, predominantly for architects, developers, planners and surveyors, building and home owners.
EDC employ over 30 qualified engineers across our 3 offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Whakatane - in the Bay of Plenty. Being a multi-discipline practice sets us apart from other engineering firms, allowing us to provide our clients with a seamless, collaborative and cost effective “end-to-end” engineering strategy for projects of all sizes.
Over 30 years EDC have built a proud reputation for “outside the box” thinking, providing effective solutions for challenging projects. Our friendly and reliable service and established working relations with service provider’s and local councils, ensures a smooth pathway from the projects conception to completion.
Although we are well aware of the need to be cost-sensitive, EDC does not cut corners! Delivering work of a very high standard, with an emphasis on safety in design gives our customers peace of mind.
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