Expertise and Capabilities
Professional structural consultants delivering innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions across New Zealand. Our expertise ranges from seismic assessments to commercial buildings. We’re your trusted structural engineering partners.
Earthquake Engineering & Seismic Assessments
Advanced earthquake engineering and structural analysis for the design of buildings including innovative strengthening solutions for New Zealand’s seismic conditions.
- Seismic design of new buildings
- Seismic assessments of existing buildings
- Initial Seismic Assesments (ISA)
- Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSA)
- %NBS compliance reports
- Strengthening of earthquake-prone buildings
- Issue of Producer Statement - PS1 Design
Design of Reinforced Concrete, Steel & Timber Structures
Comprehensive knowledge and design expertise in all major building materials to deliver efficient, cost-effective structural systems including foundations, slabs, columns, beams, walls, bracing, and roofs.
- Reinforced concrete and precast concrete design
- Structural steel design and long-span structures
- Engineered timber structures
- Engineered timber including LVL and Glulam
Low-Rise Apartments and Commercial Buildings
Experts in developing structural concepts and detailed design of new buildings including a successful track record with management and delivery of low-rise multi-storey buildings.
- Low-rise residential apartments
- Office buildings
- Mixed-use developments
- Retail and hospitality
- Car parks
- Architectural homes and residential projects
- Retaining walls and shoring systems
- Alterations and renovations
Industrial Warehouses
Extensive experience in the design of a wide range of warehouse facilities which require long span structures, heavy load capacities for vehicles, racking, and storage.
- Slabs on ground
- Long-span beams and trusses
- Tilt-up panels
- Cold-storage facilities
- Supermarkets
- Sales and distribultion warehouses
- Aircraft hangers
Peer Reviews of Structural Designs
Independent peer review services of structural designs to evaluate building safety, compliance with New Zealand standards, and quality assurance to improve design quality.
- Independent design verification
- Quality assurance reviews
- Code compliance checks
- Value engineering assessments
- Issue of Producer Statement - PS2 Design Review
Construction Services & Site Inspections
Responsive constrution services and quality assurance mechanisms, including on-site advice, to ensure seamless coordination between structure and fitout, address design changes as they arise, and avoid potential difficulties and delays.
- Monitor on-site quality
- Construction advice
- Solutions to constructability challenges
- Remedial designs
- Site inspections and reports
- Shop drawing reviews
- Issue of Producer Statement - PS4 Construction Review
Why Petch Consulting Engineers?
Extensive experience in New Zealand structural engineering across all project types and scales.
Successful delivery of diverse structural engineering projects from residential to large commercial developments.
Perfect track record of meeting NZ Building Code requirements and obtaining building consent approvals.
Quick response to inquiries and urgent structural engineering consultation requirements.
Our Structural Engineering Approach
A systematic approach ensuring quality outcomes for every structural engineering project, from initial consultation to final certification.
1.
Initial Consultation
Understanding your project requirements, site constraints, and budget parameters for optimal structural solutions.
2.
Site Assessment
Comprehensive site evaluation including geotechnical considerations and existing structure analysis where applicable.
3.
Design Development
Creating innovative structural solutions using advanced analysis tools and sustainable design principles.
4.
Documentation
Detailed structural drawings, specifications, and calculations prepared for building consent submission.
5.
Construction Support
Ongoing technical support during construction phase including site inspections and producer statements.
Ready to Start Your Structural Engineering Project?
Contact us for a free initial consultation with an experienced structural engineer. We’re here to turn your vision into reality with safe, innovative, and cost-effective structural solutions.