Chartered Structural Engineering
Chartered Structural Engineering
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Build Faster, Safer, Smarter — Chartered Structural Engineering Nationwide
Whether it’s residential, industrial, commercial, or modular/multi-storey, smart structural design is the backbone of a successful project. At Sturdy Structures Ltd, our Chartered Professional Engineer delivers certified solutions nationwide—so every beam, slab, and column serves your architectural intent and meets regulatory requirements.
Industrial • Modular / Multi-storey • Timber · Steel · Concrete · Composites
What you can expect
What you can expect
Fit-for-purpose gravity and lateral systems in timber, steel, concrete, and composites.
Site-specific, budget-aware designs that balance performance, durability, and buildability.
Clear, constructible documentation to streamline council approvals and keep programmes moving.
Producer statements (PS1/PS2/PS4) & SED issued by a Chartered Engineer, aligned to the NZ Building Code and relevant NZS standards.
Design Support We Offer
Whole-of-System Design
Whole-of-System Design
Timber, steel, and concrete framing for walls, floors, slabs, beams, and columns
Integrated gravity + lateral design so every element works together
Clear details for fabrication and fast installation
Gravity & Lateral Systems
Gravity & Lateral Systems
Load paths confirmed for dead/live, wind, earthquake, and snow actions
Diaphragms, bracing/shear walls, and moment frames tuned to NZS
Serviceability (deflection/drift) checked for real-world performance
Specific Engineering Design (SED)
Specific Engineering Design (SED)
• Structural solutions beyond NZS 3604 scope
• Structural solutions beyond NZS 3604 scope
• Performance-based alternatives to Acceptable Solutions
• Beyond NZS 3604 or non-standard layouts, sites, and materials
• Performance-based alternatives to Acceptable Solutions
• Beyond NZS 3604 or non-standard layouts, sites, and materials
• Performance-based solutions where Acceptable Solutions don’t fit
• Performance-based solutions where Acceptable Solutions don’t fit
• Practical alternatives that meet code and build easily on site
• Practical alternatives that meet code and build easily on site
Code-compliant Consent Documentation
Code-compliant Consent Documentation
Consent-ready drawings and specifications aligned to the NZ Building Code
Producer Statements: PS1, PS2, PS4 issued by a Chartered Professional Engineer
Response to council RFIs to keep programmes moving
Buildability & Value Engineering
Buildability & Value Engineering
Constructor-friendly details to reduce rework and site time
Material and connection rationalisation for cost and programme certainty
Early coordination with the architect, geotech, fire, and services
Consent Documentation
Consent Documentation
• New Zealand: PS1, PS2 & PS4 engineering certificates, complete drawings & specifications
Ready to Get Started?
Share your floor plans or book a consultation today. We deliver chartered structural engineering that balances practicality and precision—anywhere in New Zealand.
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