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About Thirkell Consulting Engineers & Building Design

Thirkell are professional structural, civil engineering and building design consultants. We are based in Cairns and service the tropical region of Queensland. As professional engineers and building designers, we add value by selecting materials and design processes that are cost effective and combines building resilience.   The design and engineering process we offer is carried out ‘in house’. An integrated design service that is efficient, economical, and innovative. Based in Cairns since 2004, we have consulted businesses, families, community organisations and government on over 2000 building projects. We are the ideal partner for you, your business, or your government project, to perform at its peak. With smarter design, planning and execution, compliance and team management, our partners will benefit from our experience. Today, by combining the art and science of building design and engineering with us, we reduce risk by seamlessly communicating design intent.

Services

  • Material specification documentation

  • Contract negotiation & documentation

  • Building inspections: pre-purchase & construction administration

  • Insurance or damage reports & scope of work for reinstatement

  • Forensic engineering, legal reporting & expert witness services

  • Feasibility & desk studies

  • Cyclone damage reporting & restorations

  • Designs exceeding standard cyclone ratings

  • Passive design, energy efficiency, natural ventilation & condensation control

  • Specification of finishes & technology suitable for tropical climates

  • Repairs & additions to heritage buildings using local & recycled materials

  • Design that limits the disturbance of natural terrain & protects water quality

  • Project management

  • Building design

  • Damage reports

  • Approval applications

  • Design for maintenance & lifetime cost considerations

  • Construction drawings & tender documents

  • Scope of work reports & estimates

  • Engineering inspections & reports: maintenance & pre-purchase

  • Town planning development

  • Building applications & administration

  • Structural engineering

  • Drafting services

  • 3D modelling services

  • Civil engineering

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Location

Suite 6/36–38 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD

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Licences

  • RPEQ Registered Professional Engineer QLD 7279

  • MIEAust Engineers Australia (Civil & Structural)

  • Engineering Training Institute of Australia: Forensic

  • Engineering Professional Development

  • Charted Surveyor: Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors MRICS 1114355

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) University of Queensland, Graduated 1993

  • Building Designers Association of Queensland (BDAQ) Member

  • Urban Development Institute of Australia Member

  • Cairns Chamber of Commerce Member

  • HIA Australian Greensmart Finalist 2011

  • Premiers Sustainability Award 2012: Finalist: Built Environment

  • Regional Winner of the Public Building Category

  • National Finalist in the 2014 Australian Building Design Awards

  • Integrated Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems ISO 9001 Compliant

  • QBSA Design Licence: 1211127 (Medium Rise)

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What does Thirkell Consulting Engineers & Building Design do?

Thirkell are professional structural and civil engineering and building design consultants. As professional engineers and building designers, we add value by selecting materials and design processes that save you money and combines building resilience.

Why choose Thirkell Consulting Engineers & Building Design?

To create buildings with enduring quality, that valuably contributes to the community, the economy and the environment.

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