Our Service
Our Services
We understand the commercial pressures our clients face and deliver fast response times.
Structural Design Services
EAAE has been at the forefront of structural engineering technology since 1985. Our philosophy of providing innovation and ingenuity, with a client orientated hands-on approach has not changed since the company’s inception. EAAE provides clever solutions to the toughest challenges and pride ourselves on our strong reputation for:
- Designing architecturally complicated structures
- Sensitive design approach
- Environmentally responsive designs
- Economic structures
- Buildable structures
- Unique structures
The firm designs all types of structures, public buildings, residential, commercial and industrial.
Our Services
We understand the commercial pressures our clients face and deliver fast response times.
Temporary Structures Services
EAAE Engineers have extensive experience in the design and certification of many temporary structures and processes.
- Hoarding and overhead protection
- Tower crane Lift and Base design and Certification
- Formwork and falsework/back propping
- Jump-forms
- Perimeter screens
- Fixed temporary loading platforms
- Retractable loading platforms
- A- and B-Class Hoardings and Gantries
- Demolition methodologies
- Concrete placing booms
- Project specific temporary structures
- Scaffolding Design and Certification – Layher, Kwikstage, Haki, Cup-Lock & Aluminium
- Swinging Stage Design and Certification
- High-rise Demolition Propping and Methodologies
Plant and Equipment
- Tower crane assembly and foundation construction
- Material and/or personnel hoist assembly and foundation construction
- Concrete placing booms
- Jump and slip form
- Plant equipment on suspended structures
- Façade Protection Screen
Other
- Reinforcement cage lifting, erection & stability
- Protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during construction
- Temporary shotcrete, rock fall protection
- Stored energy restraints (pressurised pipe restraint and thrust blocks)
- Demolition methodology review
Our Services
We understand the commercial pressures our clients face and deliver fast response times.
Remedial Services
Combining all our resources EAAE is able to provide Strata Engineering Solutions with whole of building unit investigations, reporting and dilapidation studies for Strata Unit managers, Body Corporate and Managing Agents – for town-houses, apartments and units and covering residential, commercial and industrial constructions. We can develop Scope of work for repairs and even tender and manage the remedial repair and reconstruction processes.
Dilapidation Reports
For pre-construction or development for private clients or for corporations, either for adjoining buildings or access roadways.
Cost Analysis
On all reports, if required; the costs can be either on a simple table form or can be fully detailed on a Bill of Quantities format.
Quality Control
In Construction, quality control can be organised on a progressive basis as construction proceeds with a fully detailed report following each inspection or stages of work or at the completion of work.
Defects Evaluation
All defects are judged against the Building Code of Australia or the relevant Australian Standards and reported as a defect if they do not comply.
Scott Schedules
Where required Scott Schedules are prepared in accordance with Court or CTTT format.
Our Services
We understand the commercial pressures our clients face and deliver fast response times.
Acoustic Reporting
As specialized engineers conducting acoustic reports, our expertise lies in assessing noise levels and impacts. With our comprehensive data collection, analysis, and recommendations, we provide valuable insights to inform decision-making in environmental assessments, urban planning, and construction projects. Our focus is on effectively managing and mitigating noise-related issues, utilizing our expertise in noise reduction strategies to create a more favourable acoustic environment. Through our specialized skills and knowledge, we contribute to enhancing the overall quality of life and ensuring compliance with noise regulations.
Noise Assessments:
Conduct comprehensive noise assessments to measure and analyze existing noise levels, identify noise sources, and evaluate their impacts on human health and the surrounding environment.
Noise Control Design:
Developing noise control strategies and designing solutions to mitigate noise issues. This may involve recommending sound barriers, insulation materials, noise enclosures, or vibration isolation techniques to reduce noise propagation.
Room Acoustics Design:
Designing the acoustic characteristics of rooms and spaces to achieve optimal sound quality and intelligibility. This involves considering factors such as room shape, materials, and placement of sound-absorbing and reflective surfaces.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA):
Assessing the potential acoustic impacts of new construction projects, transportation systems, industrial facilities, or other activities on the surrounding environment and communities. This includes evaluating noise emissions, predicting impacts, and recommending mitigation measures.
Building Acoustics Design:
Providing guidance and recommendations for controlling sound transmission between rooms or buildings to ensure appropriate levels of privacy, speech intelligibility, and noise isolation
Noise Monitoring and Compliance:
Implementing continuous noise monitoring systems to measure and record noise levels over time. This helps ensure compliance with noise regulations, identify potential issues, and track the effectiveness of noise control measures
Industrial Noise Control:
Identifying and mitigating noise issues in industrial settings, including manufacturing facilities, power plants, and construction sites. This involves assessing equipment noise, recommending engineering controls, and implementing noise reduction measures.
Architectural Acoustics Consulting:
Collaborating with architects and designers during the planning and construction phases to integrate acoustic considerations into the overall design of buildings and spaces.
Our Services
We understand the commercial pressures our clients face and deliver fast response times.
Expert Witness Reports
Facing disputes over building-related issues can be stressful, whether you’re a homeowner, tenant, builder, or constructor. If the matter escalates into legal proceedings, EAAE is here to provide unbiased Expert Witness Reports to guide you and your legal representatives toward a resolution.
As expert witnesses, we are committed to:
- Providing an unbiased opinion within our area of expertise.
- Making a formal oath, ensuring our reports are crafted with utmost precision, knowledge, and integrity.
- Serving both Home Owners and Building Contractors who are seeking justice in court or tribunal settings.
Our Goal
- Impartial Assistance: Our objective is to help courts or tribunals impartially on subjects relevant to our expertise.
- Independence and Professionalism: We strive to prove our neutrality and exercise professional judgment on every specific issue.
- Ethical Conduct: We will never act on any instruction or request to withhold or avoid agreement with other expert witnesses.
Rest assured, our Expert Witness Reports are compliant and accepted by the New South Wales Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) and Australian courts.
What does a Structural Expert Witness Report involve?
These reports may be needed for various reasons such as:
- Identifying structural defects or verifying the structural adequacy of a construction.
- Assessing ongoing development works for potential hazards.
- Complying with council’s demands or other informational needs.
Whether inspecting specific structural components or the entire structure, our engineers carefully record defects and assess structural soundness. We then prepare a comprehensive yet accessible report that details the causes, recommendations for repairs or remedial works, supported by photographs and clear descriptions.
The report will include:
- Our qualifications and credentials.
- The facts and assumptions that underpin our opinions.
- The expert’s reasons for each opinion.
- A clear distinction if an issue is outside our field of expertise.
- References to literature or other supportive materials.
- Details of examinations, tests, or investigations relied upon.
- A concise summary for lengthy or complex reports.
Our Expert Witness Opinion is systematically divided into nine parts for each issue identified:
- Observations: Detailed findings from our examinations and inspections.
- Deficiency Identification: A precise definition of the structural or functional issues found.
- Opinion Rationale: The reasoning behind each of our expert opinions, rooted in our extensive experience and knowledge.
- Expertise Boundaries: A clear disclaimer if the issue falls outside our specialized field, ensuring transparency and integrity.
- Supporting Information Reference: Inclusion of relevant literature, materials, or data that reinforces our findings and recommendations.
- Examination and Testing Details: A description of the methodologies and types of tests conducted to investigate the issue.
- Rectification Proposal: A strategic plan outlining the methods to fix or remedy the identified issue.
- Cost Estimation: An honest and realistic projection of the likely costs involved in rectifying the problem.
- Alternative Remedies: Exploration of any viable alternative solutions or remedial works that may be applicable.
At EAAE, we are more than engineers; we are your legal allies, committed to providing precise, comprehensive, and transparent Expert Witness Reports. Let us be part of your solution.
