Engineering services
Existing structures and remedial engineering KAD Consulting Engineers
Assessment and engineering input for changes, defects and existing-building constraints.
Project-specific engineering input
KAD undertakes visual assessments, structural reviews and project-specific design for alterations, strengthening and remedial work. The scope responds to available drawings, site access, visible conditions and any testing or specialist investigation required.
Typical applications
- Additions, alterations and new openings
- Local strengthening and retrofit details
- Boundary and retaining-wall assessments
- Cracking, movement or visible deterioration
- Review of concrete and steel structures
How the work is developed
The appointment is shaped around the project stage, available information, interfaces and the engineering output required.
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Understand the project
We review the brief, architectural information, site constraints, available records and proposed construction. Missing information, assumptions and specialist inputs are identified early.
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Coordinate the design
Structural and civil requirements are coordinated with the architect, services information, geotechnical input and wider consultant team. Revit is used where appropriate.
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Develop practical solutions
The design considers structural performance, available materials, construction sequence, access, temporary conditions and the contractor’s ability to build the permanent works.
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Document the work clearly
Engineering layouts, sections, details, reinforcement information and coordinated model outputs are prepared for their intended purpose.
Scope and specialist interfaces
A visual inspection does not confirm hidden reinforcement, foundations or subsoil conditions. Intrusive testing, survey monitoring and detailed capacity verification are separate services where required.
Structural assessments and remedial engineering are delivered by KAD Consulting Engineers, a Durban-based practice registered with ECSA and NHBRC.
Information that helps define the scope
- Project location, current stage and required engineering input
- Latest architectural and relevant consultant information
- Available geotechnical or existing-structure information
- Anticipated construction programme and key project constraints
Discuss the project requirements
Send the location, project stage and available design information. KAD will review the enquiry and advise on scope, availability and the next step.