Do I Need The Help Of A Structural Engineer In Brisbane, Queensland To Construct A House?
Whilst the roles of a structural engineer and architect may appear to be similar, in reality they are different. The role of an architect is to design buildings, apartments, carry out feasibility studies and assist its clients to make the best use of their indoor and outdoor spaces. Structural engineers in Brisbane, Queensland and elsewhere provide a different range of services , depending on the consultancy practice. Structural engineers provide services in structural engineering, project management and supervision of construction projects. Structural engineering includes structural analyses to ensure that the structure can successfully restrain the forces imposed on it. The forces could be due to human activities or natural events such as cyclones, storms or earthquakes. Structural engineers can also offer structural engineering services for other types of structures such as aircraft structures, farm and machinery structures, solar equipment structures and other structures which are not necessarily buildings or houses.
Our structural engineers operating here in Brisbane, Queensland can assist you to design a new structure or make alterations to an existing structure. They can also help you to find engineering solutions for complex structural problems. The structure could be a house frame, aircraft structure, equipment structure or even a signpost – anything that requires to resist forces due to human activities or forces due to nature (cyclones, storms, earthquakes, etc)
Generally speaking - the earlier the better. You could get a structural engineer involved during the planning stages of a new structure – whether it is a building, equipment or anything else. If you are considering making changes to an existing structure, you could present your ideas to a structural engineer and discuss the pros and cons of various options.
Are Australian Standards Mandatory When Building A New Structure Or Modifying An Existing Structure ?
Not all Australian Standards are mandatory unless they are legislated by government legislation or law. Many of the Australian Standards related to the building and construction industries are mandated in the National Construction Codes (NCC) which are prepared and promoted by the ABCB (Australian Building and Construction Board).