Sydney · Australia · New Zealand

Engineering clarity for
complex structures.

Specialist structural design, independent certification and technical problem-solving—grounded in research, buildability and professional judgement.

FIEAustCPEng Australia & New ZealandRPEQRPE NSW & VICNER
13+years of structural engineering experience
300+forensic building assessments
$700k+research funding managed
AU + NZdesign and certification capability
01

Expertise

Technical depth where ordinary solutions fall short.

From first principles through to certification, Structec supports manufacturers, builders, consultants and asset owners with focused structural engineering expertise.

02

Structural analysis & design

Practical, code-compliant engineering for commercial, industrial and specialist structures under gravity, wind and seismic actions.

  • Steel, concrete and masonry
  • Advanced finite element analysis
  • Existing structure assessment
03

Seismic design & certification

Engineering of non-structural components, services and equipment, including coordinated documentation and certification across Australia and New Zealand.

  • Seismic restraint systems
  • PS1, PS2 and PS4 services in NZ
  • Site inspection and verification
04

Forensic engineering

Independent investigation of building damage and defects, with concise evidence-based reporting for insurers, owners and legal stakeholders.

  • Cause and extent assessment
  • Storm, impact and water damage
  • Defect and failure investigation
05

Research & product development

Turning technical uncertainty into verified engineering methods through testing, nonlinear analysis and industry–university collaboration.

  • Physical testing programs
  • FEA and design optimisation
  • Calculation tools and technical manuals

Need a specialist view?

Bring us the difficult part.

We can join your team for a defined assessment, independent review or longer-term technical partnership.

Discuss your project ↗
02

Sectors

Engineering that fits the product, project and approval pathway.

We understand the pace of commercial delivery and the scrutiny of regulated engineering work. Our advice is designed to be clear, traceable and useful to the people who must act on it.

01

Light steel framing & modular construction

02

Industrial systems, racking & warehousing

03

Building services & seismic restraint

04

Data centres & critical infrastructure

05

Insurance, forensic & remedial work

06

Manufacturing, R&D & new products

Exposed structural steel roof framing in an industrial building
Industrial steel structures Photo: Zane Holmes / Pexels
03

Project & research experience

Analysis, testing and engineering in the real world.

A selection of Structec’s existing project and research imagery, retained from the previous website and presented with clearer technical context.

High-rise light steel industrial structure under construction
Light steel industrial structureHigh-rise lightweight steel structure in Manila, designed for heavy live and seismic actions.
Finite element analysis results for structural frame components
Advanced finite element analysisNonlinear assessment of structural frames, members and connections.
Full-scale cold-formed steel frame during shaking-table testing
Full-scale seismic testingShaking-table test of a Dexion cold-formed steel frame at UTS.
Light steel frame compression test setup
Component testingLight steel frame compression testing at Western Sydney University.
Full-scale light steel deck laboratory test
Full-scale deck testingLight steel deck test undertaken at Western Sydney University.
Structural analysis model of a multistorey building
Structural modellingComputer analysis of multistorey steel and concrete structures.
Computer model of a long-span bridge structure
Bridge engineeringStructural modelling and analysis of specialised bridge systems.
Steel framing and analysis model of a high-rise building
High-rise analysisStructural systems and computational modelling for multistorey buildings.
Photographs documenting concrete deterioration and damage
Forensic investigationEvidence-led assessment of concrete damage, deterioration and defects.
04

How we work

Rigorous without becoming impractical.

01

Define

We clarify the engineering question, inputs, interfaces and certification requirements before analysis begins.

02

Analyse

We select the right level of calculation, modelling, testing and code assessment for the risk and complexity.

03

Resolve

We develop practical options with the project team, balancing safety, compliance, buildability and cost.

04

Document

We provide clear calculations, drawings, reports or producer statements with assumptions and limits defined.

Dr Ahmad Firouzian, Managing Director of Structec
Engineering leadership across industry & academia
05

Technical leadership

Dr Ahmad Firouzian

Managing Director · PhD, FIEAust, CPEng (AUS & NZ)

Ahmad is a chartered structural engineer, researcher and educator with deep experience in steel structures, seismic design, lightweight systems, advanced analysis and forensic building assessment.

His work connects research-level technical capability with the commercial realities of manufacturers, contractors and asset owners. He has led industry-funded R&D, managed multidisciplinary engineering work and contributed to tertiary engineering education for more than a decade.

FIEAustCPEngNERRPEQRPE NSWRPEVCMEngNZAPEC EngineerIntPE(Aus)
Eng Reza Ardalan

Specialist capability

Eng Reza Ardalan

Civil Engineer · Concrete Technology

Experience in innovative concrete mix design, self-consolidating concrete, roller-compacted concrete pavement and fibre-reinforced concrete.

Start a conversation

Have a structural question that needs a clear answer?

Tell us what you are designing, assessing or certifying. We’ll respond with the next practical step.

Emailinfo@structec.com.au↗ Phone+61 450 662 025↗

Based in Sydney · Working across Australia and New Zealand