Structural Engineers

Structural engineers understand the behavior of structures. They have knowledge about design codes, building regulations and applied loads. Structural engineers in Australia can provide advice on the strength of materials, and can specify steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber or other materials. A structural engineer in Australia can also usually determine easily structural form and document structural systems. Such issues impact on the affordability, constructability, compliance with codes of practice and aesthetics of the structure. They usually act as independent consultants who are part of a collaborative effort involving the owner, other engineering disciplines, builders and architects.
A structural engineer can check the design compliance of a structure with Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia. Most building approval authorities in Australia require an engineer to certify the structural adequacy of a project.
A structural engineer in Australia can also help to design most structures including houses, theatres, sports venues, hospitals, office blocks, bridges, oil rigs, space satellites, ships and aircrafts. They work in close partnership with architects. Structural engineers also have to choose appropriate materials, such as bricks, concrete, wood and metal, to meet design specifications. They also examine existing buildings and other structures to test if they are structurally sound and still fit for purpose. Furthermore, a structural engineer in Australia has to make efficient use of funds and materials in order to achieve structural goals. Tasks may vary depending on the structure being worked on and size of the team, but typically include:
• analyzing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;
• calculating the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;
• considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
• liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
• examining structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;
Building Engineers are responsible for heading construction crews. Their work role requires a mix of both engineering and construction skills. Building engineers work behind the scenes when it comes to constructing buildings. They are involved in designing structures, hiring contractors, managing the budget and handling the building schedule. Building engineers must also be up to date with codes and by-laws. Part of their role is to make sure the work site is in compliance with local ordinances and laws. Building engineers are also concerned with safety at the work site and must have strong communication skills since they convey information to construction workers and architects both verbally and in writing.
A building engineer is a professional who designs, constructs, evaluates and/or maintains buildings whose work includes both technical and management processes by which buildings are designed, constructed, renewed and maintained.
Building Engineers also provide professional services in:
• Design and preparation of plans
• Remedial works
• Site inspections and certification of works
• The repair and maintenance of buildings
• Energy auditing and energy performance certificates
• Measured survey of land and buildings
• Advice on energy-saving designs
• Access audits
• Rehabilitation of properties
• Construction management
• Quantity surveying
• Fire safety and health and safety
• Demolition
• Negotiating, obtaining and implementing grants and claims
• Building variations
• Building inspections and surveys
• Advice on building law/party wall issues
• making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors
Structural Engineer Australia

Engineering Consultants

Engineering consultants Australia work with businesses to help them to meet their design and construction needs. Engineering consultants in Australia usually work as part of a consulting company and come into the field after receiving an engineering degree and obtaining several years of experience in the field. They are experts at whatever field of engineering consulting they are involved in. Engineering is a very broad field, and consultants are required to have a very clear understanding of everything that a potential client may need.
One area that engineering consultants in Australia may work in is mechanical engineering. A consultant may be able to design and help implement plans for a more efficient heating and cooling system in a large building. Consultants may also be hired to assist in improving indoor air quality, processing exhaust and ventilation fumes, and designing commercial kitchens.

Engineering Consultants Australia can also work with businesses to create solutions for electrical problems. This may mean designing better lighting for a portion of the building or the parking area. They will also work on regulating energy distribution, and planning for an emergency power generator. An engineering consultant may also design a fire detection system or a security system complete with video surveillance equipment.
The work of an engineering consultant Australia is varied. Because engineering is such a wide field, there is almost no limit to the work a consultant can perform. They perform several different types of work, for many different types of businesses. Engineering consultants find solutions that meet or exceed the needs of their clients.
Consulting Engineers in Australia are people who with high engineering qualifications, specialized backgrounds, and wide experience, can plan, design, supervise and help in undertaking maintenance of any type of structure according to the needs of the client.  Each project has a specific mission or purpose to be achieved within a specified period and specified cost. To attain these, six parameters are needed to be strictly evaluated. These are: size, complexity, quality, productivity, completion time and cost. The planning, controlling and implementation of these parameters reflect the final outcome and it is in here that Consulting Engineers Australia can make a lasting contribution depending on his skill, experience and expertise.
Functions
The functions of consulting engineersAustraliacan be broadly classified as under:
•    Studying project reports including their financial reliability and cost estimates.
•    Preparing, designing and/or scrutinizing structural drawings and designs.
•    Inviting tenders and checking tendering procedures.
•    Supervising works and ensuring highest quality of performance standards.
•    Advising on repair, alteration and maintenance of existing structure.
•    Offer advice on inter-related matters such as selection of plant and equipment like elevators, electrical and water supply work etc.
•    Act as Proof Consultant for cross-checking design in case of complex structures to ensure complete safety and economy.
In short, consulting engineersAustralia have to ensure that the leading edge technology is used for all solutions which should be creative but at the same time environmentally sound.

Apart from technical qualifications and expertise, consulting engineersAustralia should have other qualities for the success in his profession. Some of these are:
•    A fair working knowledge of finance and business procedures.
•    Team spirit and human relations.
•    Leadership to convince clients.
•    Language skills when working in foreign countries or with foreigners.
•    Keep client's information completely confidential.
•    Accept no commissions in connection with supply of materials or manpower.
•    Hold no directorship or controlling interest in the project handled by him.