It’s not always easy visualizing a new building or structure. Yes, there are design plans, but they’re sketches – a cumulation of lines on a page that represent your idea. In recent years, entrepreneurs have been developed in a way to use Virtual Reality in architecture, interior design, and construction. VR is seeping into...Continue Reading

How a structural engineering Adelaide company turns ideas into concept sketches As a structural engineer, our work differs to that of an architect. While we work in a similar sphere, our sketches fulfill different requirements. Our job is to identify any issues before we prepare concept sketches. These includes the building size, surrounding ground condition,...Continue Reading

As we near the start of summer, many of us are thinking about renovations and DIY jobs. It’s ‘hosting season’, so our minds are conjuring up ways to make our backyards look great. Yet, this season brings a challenge that so few of us know about: moving house foundations. All clayey soils react to the...Continue Reading

With summer just around the corner, a lot of people are thinking about home extensions. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of an elevated deck, overlooking your beautiful garden or simply want to be able to host more… but you put it off because it’s ‘too expensive’ and you don’t have the time. Well, it doesn’t have to...Continue Reading

Are you planning a home extension? Maybe that deck you’ve always wanted or an extra room for your soon-to-be-born bubs. Whatever the renovation project is, we cannot stress enough: do your homework when choosing a consultant. Doing the groundwork now, before any plans are made, can save you money down the track – extra budget that...Continue Reading

THE RISK OF DOING IT YOURSELF, WITHOUT AN ENGINEER. As structural engineers, unfortunately, we see many people who build structures without getting council approval. Hear Learn About The Dangers of Making Illegal Structure without Council Approval. Usually, it’s a need to save money on engineer’s fees, however, this often leads to unsafe, expensive rebuilds. We don’t...Continue Reading

Start your DIY Adelaide House Renovation, WITH A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECT AS YOUR MENTOR. Australians love DIY home renovation TV shows. We love to see couples compete to transform an old, unloved property into something stunning. But in reality, home flips aren’t this easy. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes...Continue Reading

Can you think of anything more stressful than a building falling apart and needing to hire a house underpinning specialist to do House Underpinning Adelaide to prevent the building from falling apart? For whatever reason, the strength of the foundation is compromised and it’s become a serious safety concern (and with lots of dollar signs when you...Continue Reading

If you find you have more paperwork than you can handle, or you struggle to get on the panel of your preferred contractors, pre-qualifications and accreditations can present you with business opportunities you may not have had otherwise. It improves the reputation of your business and reduces the amount of paperwork required. WHAT CAN SOLUTION...Continue Reading

HOW A CUSTOM HOME REMODEL CAN ADD VALUE TO YOUR INVESTMENT (AND LIFESTYLE) By Naveesh Sharma In DIY Home Renovation, Planning & Design, Residential Construction With the cost of property rising in Adelaide, more people are opting to invest money in a home extension (before or instead of relocating). A recent home remodelling project we’ve worked on is a house...Continue Reading