How to achieve an energy efficient home (and why we should all be doing this). Most new homes in Australia are required to be designed and constructed with a six-star energy rating. But not all of us live in modern properties. While we’d love the high rating to be a default, it’s not the case....Continue Reading

Every house requires a stormwater design & specialists to prevent flooding. Climate change and urban growth is leading to more storms, which affect the ground surface. This is problematic for buildings, particularly houses, often causing surface or sewer flooding if unmanaged. As civil engineers, it’s our job to create a residential or civil design and...Continue Reading

The New Year brings resolutions, and not just individual promises. January is a wonderful time for construction businesses to set goals, too. Tap into the power of the collective energy to kickstart your year. If your clientele is still on holidays or easing into start of the year, take this time to position your company...Continue Reading

This is what makes an engineer a good problem solver You probably don’t think of engineers as creative. Yet, we solve all sorts of problems that require an element of creativity. That solution must be quick and easy to implement. See, engineers are trained to perform under all sorts of pressure. A recent graduate at...Continue Reading

This is what makes an engineer a good problem solver You probably don’t think of engineers as creative. Yet, we solve all sorts of problems that require an element of creativity. That solution must be quick and easy to implement. See, engineers are trained to perform under all sorts of pressure. A recent graduate at...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

Being a structural engineering firm in Adelaide, we see renovation budgets blow out, and fast. Clients get seduced by ‘shiny thing’ syndrome and want everything. This is how project budgets double or triple in size, without you really understanding how. At Solution for Construction, we’ve developed different methods over the years to prevent this from...Continue Reading

Have you noticed cracks in your house? Once you see them, you can’t NOT focus on them. But before you have dreams of your walls collapsing, you’re going to want to read this article. Take a deep breath, inform yourself, and know that there’s help available. Don’t be afraid to inspect the cracks, so you...Continue Reading

A Civil Engineer plays an essential role in many different types of projects. Just like a doctor serves a specific purpose in your health, no one can fill the role that a Civil Engineer does. Their extensive knowledge of the land-planning process, regulatory aspects involved in construction work and managing projects is both invaluable and...Continue Reading

When it comes to structural design projects, budgets can blow out, fast. As you know, we’re advocates of ‘doing it right’ the first time. And when you’re working with a budget, everything counts. Effective structural design requires careful planning and scope. First, it’s important for your architect or building designer to think about what you...Continue Reading