Question 1

What's typically included in a structural engineering package?

Accepted Answer

A standard residential package generally includes footing and slab design, framing layouts, beam and column design, bracing, connection details, and a structural certificate suitable for CDC or DA submission.

Question 2

Do you design retaining walls?

Accepted Answer

Yes — reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber retaining walls including drainage detailing. Any retaining wall typically requires a geotechnical investigation, regardless of height.

Question 3

Can you provide a structural certificate without doing the original design?

Accepted Answer

In some cases, subject to a site inspection and review of any existing documentation.

Question 4

What's the difference between a structural design and a dilapidation report?

Accepted Answer

Structural design produces calculations and drawings to construct or modify a building. A dilapidation report records the existing condition of neighbouring properties before and after works.