References and Links
Resources for structural engineers, architects, home-owners and builders based in Auckland
We have put together some useful links and references for Structural Engineers and Drafting
- MBIE Guidance document “Building Work that does not require a building consent Building Act 2004”
- Searchable list of NZ chartered professional engineers
- Leaky Homes
- Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand
- Association of Dispute Resolutions (LEADR)
- Asbestos Related Cancer Resource
- Authority on Sustainable Building
- Biodet Services Limited: measuring Indoor Air Quality etc
- Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
- DBH Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP)
- Debt Recovery: Baycorp NZ
- Building Performance – Weathertightness
- Engineering New Zealand
- Graphic Design and Print Services: Attentive Design andree.addesign@xtra.co.nz
- NABERSNZ – Energy Performance Measurement
- New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)
- New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)
- New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
- New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)
- New Zealand Registered Architect Board (NZRAB)
- New Zealand Society of Construction Law Inc. (NZS CLI)
- Property Council of New Zealand (PCNZ)
- Property Institute of New Zealand (PINZ)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Scion – New Zealand Crown Research Institute (CRI)
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
- 20 Greatest Architects (Thanks to The Springfield Library children’s project for this resource)
- The History of Concrete (Thanks to The Springfield Library children’s project for this resource)
- 50 Greatest Buildings in the World (Thanks to The Springfield Library children’s project for this resource)
Structural engineering skills are applied to your project to find the right solution for you. We provide structural solutions for architects, home-owners and builders.
Not only do we resolve your design issues for and during the consenting stage, but we can also provide construction phase solutions, more often than not with on-the-spot resolutions that save time and money.
In addition to New Zealand and international engineering degrees held by the team, Stewart Hobbs, Principal Engineer, has a Masters of Business Administration and his background is complemented with industrial work in difficult or dangerous access situations, asbestos handling and industrial building remediation.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC)?
A Code of Compliance is essential to assure you and future owners that the Building Code requirements have been met. So, how long should the process take, and what can you do to speed it up?
Insulation for Houses in Aotearoa New Zealand
Insulation requirements changed significantly on 1 May 2023 for residential houses in Aotearoa NZ. The new requirements are all covered by H1 (Energy Efficiency) in the New Zealand Building Code (the Code).
Liability During Residential Building: Who is Liable?
Where does the buck stop? As engineers, we want liability to be designed out of the build, but time and cost can sometimes sway clients, builders and homeowners to look for cheaper alternatives.
How Much do Structural Engineers Charge in NZ?
Engineering fees for small projects are usually charged on the number of hours the structural engineer works on your project. The costs will be individual to your project.
Structural Engineer Report for Your House: What You Need to Know
Has your house been damaged in an earthquake, landslide or water ingress? Or has your house been repaired or altered, but you believe the repairs may not have been done properly? Perhaps you just want a second opinion for peace of mind or insurance purposes.
Blueprints to Success: Navigating the Path to Structural and Civil Engineering in New Zealand
Do you have a student who wants to become a Structural engineer?
Here are a few thoughts on how to guide them, what to expect, how to get a taste, and which universities to consider (in NZ and further afield)
