Heritage

Our Philosophy

Heritage engineering requires a balance of technical expertise, conservation sensitivity, and creativity. Our philosophy is to preserve the cultural and historical value of heritage assets while adapting them for modern use and performance. We recognise that every heritage building has unique materials, construction techniques, and stories to tell.

By combining traditional knowledge with advanced engineering tools — such as finite element analysis, digital modelling, and non-invasive testing — we deliver solutions that respect heritage significance while ensuring safety, usability, and compliance with current standards.

Working closely with heritage architects and following the Burra Charter guidelines, we strive to deliver outcomes that honour the past while securing the future of these treasured assets.

Our Services

  • Condition Assessment
    Visual and tactile inspections, non-destructive testing, and forensic defect diagnosis tailored to heritage materials.

  • Structural Assessment
    Finite element modelling, seismic and vibration analysis, and structural capacity assessment of historic construction.

  • Facade and Structure Remediation
    Repair of sandstone, masonry, steel, timber, and concrete elements, including sensitive cleaning, consolidation, and repointing.

  • Strengthening and Stabilisation
    Design of sympathetic strengthening interventions, foundation stabilisation, and structural retrofitting.

  • Adaptive Reuse
    Engineering for the integration of modern services, glazing upgrades, and structural modifications while preserving fabric significance.

  • Specifications and Documentation
    Preparation of detailed specifications for sensitive repair, restoration, and upgrade works.

  • Collaboration
    Partnering with heritage architects, archaeologists, and conservation specialists to deliver integrated heritage solutions.

Featured heritage projects