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, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific. 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
Structural & civil engineering
Drafting & 3D modelling
Construction drawings & tender documents
Scope of work reports & estimates
Engineering inspections & reports: maintenance & pre-purchase
Town planning development & building applications & administration & feasibility studies
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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
QBSA Design Licence 1211127 (Medium Rise)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What we 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 us?
To create buildings with enduring quality, that valuably contributes to the community, the economy and the environment.
Thirkell Consulting Engineers & Building Design