■ Expertise
Engineering expertise, built around your project
Civil and structural Chartered Professional Engineers, from design and calculations through to consents, construction supervision and certification.
01 / Overview
Practical engineering. Proven experience.
Every project brings its own opportunities, constraints and challenges. We combine technical expertise with practical thinking to develop solutions that work for the site, the people involved and the long-term needs of the project.
Since 1974, ACH has provided structural, civil and environmental engineering across residential, commercial, industrial and public-sector projects, from small alterations and individual homes to multi-storey buildings and essential public infrastructure.
Infrastructure that works hard and stays out of sight.
02 / civil engineering
From small sites and coastal locations to large infrastructure, emergency works and difficult ground, our civil team designs services that are functional, unobtrusive and, where possible, a positive feature of your development.
02.1
Three waters
Stormwater, wastewater and water supply design, from private connections to new and upgraded public networks and water assets.
Talk to Brett Chick
Public reticulation upgrades & extensions
Water treatment plants & infrastructure
Stormwater detention, soakage, rain gardens & wetlands
On-site wastewater & remediation of failed systems
02.2
Land development
Engineering for subdivisions and commercial land development, designed to meet the requirements of the Resource Management Act.
Earthworks & site contouring
Public & private roads and car parks
Stormwater treatment & flood attenuation
Drainage & water reticulation
Talk to Marnu Strydom
02.3
Retaining
Temporary and permanent retaining structures that turn difficult sites into buildable ones.
Talk to Andrew Gill
Segmental reinforced earth walls
Steel & timber and precast concrete walls
Strengthening or replacing existing walls
Advice for property owners & insurers
Robust design, without sacrificing aesthetics.
03 / structural engineering
From residential alterations to multi-storey buildings, seismic strengthening and specialist product certification, our structural engineers deliver buildable solutions tailored to each client and site.
03.1
New & existing building
Structural design for homes, alterations, schools, commercial and multi-storey buildings.
Talk to Ying Li
New build structural design
Alterations & renovations
Education & community buildings
Marine & coastal structures
03.2
Seismic
Seismic assessment, analysis and strengthening design for building owners, insurers and lenders, and seismic design for new structures.
Talk to Ying Li
Initial seismic assessment (ISA)
Detailed seismic assessment (DSA)
Strengthening design
Post-earthquake support
03.3
Civil structures
Structural design for the water and transport infrastructure communities rely on, built to perform for decades.
Talk to Michael Barnes
Reservoirs and water tanks
Pump stations
Road and foot bridges
Culverts and outfalls
03.4
Temporary works
Safe, cost-efficient temporary works, with quick, informed decisions that let the contractor get on with the job.
Talk to Michael Barnes
Shoring, shafts & excavation support
Formwork & falsework
Thrust blocks & pipe jacking
Safety structures
03.5
Poles & towers
Structural design for poles and towers, from street lighting to telecommunications.
Talk to Michael Barnes
Monopoles
Lighting columns
Antenna structures
Foundations and design certification
■ Not sure where you fit?
Most projects need more than one discipline.
Tell us about your site and what you’re planning, and we’ll bring the right engineers together.
From first sketch to final sign-off.
04 / how we work
We can support your project all the way through.
01
Concept & feasibility
Understanding the site, the constraints and the options early.
02
Design & calculations
Robust, buildable design backed by detailed analysis.
03
Consents & plans
Drawings, specifications, resource and building consents.
04
Tender & construction
Tendering support and construction supervision on site.
05
Certification
Producer statements and sign-off when the work is complete.
Across the built environment.
05 / sectors
■ Residential
Homes & subdivisions
House of the Year 2016, Coatesville Residence, Crabb Fields Lane subdivision
View projects →■ Retirement
Villages & housing
The Falls Estate, Wilsher Village
View projects →■ Commercial
Commercial & industrial
Catalina Bay redevelopment, Central Park Drive industrial site
View projects →■ Education & community
Schools & facilities
Northcote Intermediate, Ngāti Ōtara Centre, Kariaotahi Surf Life Saving Club
View projects →■ Infrastructure
Water & wastewater
Pukekohe WWTP, Papakura WTP, Akoranga Reserve Pipe Bridge, Chelsea Estate Heritage Park, Hunua 4 Watermain, Queen St Watermain
View projects →■ Waste & resource
Recovery facilities
Waitākere, Helensville & Devonport Resource Recovery Parks, Great Barrier Island transfer station
View projects →■ Marine & coastal
Coastal & waterfront
Half Moon Bay Marina, Lakeside Estates wastewater treatment system
View projects →■ Emergency works
Reactive & recovery
New Lynn Culvert, Orakei Main sewer collapse, Canterbury earthquake response
View projects →Selected examples of where our civil and structural teams work.
Their approach, that completes difficult work, in a smart manner, efficiently is what we value.
Mike Cooper, KiwiRail
Speak to the engineer who’ll do the work.
06 / talk to a specialist
■ Civil
Brett Chick
Director · Three waters & Infrastructure
Email Brett →
■ Civil
Marnu Strydom
Team Leader · Land development
Email Marnu →
■ Civil
Andrew Gill
Director · Infrastructure & Retaining
Email Andrew →
■ Structural
Ying Li
Director · Industrial & residential
Email Ying →
■ Structural
Michael Barnes
Director · Commercial & residential
Email Michael →Our directors and team leaders head each discipline. Get in touch directly, or call the office on 09 839 7050.
Not sure who to talk to? Send us a message and we’ll point you to the right person.