Structural Engineering Services

Our in-house detailing team will work with you to optimise your project framing. We can troubleshoot issues regarding structural integrity, integrating with structural steel and other trades, framing out openings, and more. When we look at projects we always prioritise the quality of the final product while keeping costs front of mind.

What We Offer

In-house Detailing Team

Our in-house detailing team will design and detail the project before sending it to manufacturing. Having the team on hand allows us to make changes to the design as required throughout the entire project.

Onsite Measure

When possible we utilise onsite measures before manufacturing frames. This is particularly beneficial to ensure the installation goes smoothly.

Structural Certification

When required we will provide architectural steel design structural certifications.

Compliant Designs

Design, manufacture, and installation will comply with AS/NZS 4600 and the NASH Standard.

In-Depth Product Knowledge

Having the detailing completed by staff ensures we have a deep and critical understanding of the project requirements.

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Onsite measures are critical to the overall speed of installation. Ensuring everything fits before starting the installation makes for a quick and smooth process onsite.

Cost Savings

Our thorough process allows us to find cost savings through smart designs. 

Quality Assurance

Quality of finish is our highest priority. Getting us involved in the process early will allow us to use our expertise to help you produce the highest quality results.

Cohesive With Trades

We take pride in working cohesively with other trades, not only on site but also in design. 

Package with Plastering

Combining with our associate company, Tru Services Group, we can package the framing and plastering to ensure the two products are completed by one team.

Our Design and Engineering Process

Understand the Scope and Estimate

Design and Detail

Design Sign Off

Check Measure

Manufacture

Installation

Keep in contact

Our project managers will deep dive into the project requirements from tender past contract letting. During the tender process, we can suggest suitable cost savings.

Shop drawings are not provided during the tender phase, however we can provide examples of completed projects.

We will begin the detailing process once we have agreed on a contract and a scope of work. We will maintain contact with the builder to ensure no surprises on site.

We will begin the detailing process once we have agreed on a contract and a scope of work. We will maintain contact with the builder to ensure no surprises on site.

On architecturally designed projects we will require the .DWG files.

Once the design is complete our team will send a copy to the builder, highlighting any areas requiring attention. This is an important part of the process to ensure clarity across all parties.

When we can, we prefer to complete an onsite measure before sending the job to manufacturing. This is another procedure to put in place risk mitigations and ensure onsite installation runs smoothly. We can also integrate the structural steel design into ours to mitigate risk.

We have a large manufacturing facility based in Albury, NSW, where we prefabricate the frames. Once the frames are built they go through a quality assurance process before being stored in our yard. Having a large storage yard means we can prepare your frames ahead of time, ready for installation.

We have a large and qualified installation team of carpenters, plasterers and labourers. A project lead will be assigned the job with their crew. Pre-install meetings are completed and delivery is coordinated.

Variations are inevitable in construction. We stay ready to answer builders’ calls to troubleshoot where required.

Design and Engineering Services

We are proud to have completed the design and detailing of the following jobs. Our expertise and attention to detail can help you decrease costs and shorten project timelines.
We provided 6m high internal walls for the office, toilet block, showroom and mezzanine. We designed the frames to be 3m wide for easy, fast transportation and installation. Our prefabricated walls saved an estimated 150+ man-hours on site.
This was a supply-only project, for the walls and trusses of a 3 bedroom house. On supply-only jobs, we are always ready to answer any questions and troubleshoot when required.
The project built 24 units across two, two-story buildings. On the ground level, we built frames between structural steel, a concrete slab, and our wall frames and trusses. The design utilised 65mm and 89mm studs for the wall frames and a mono-pitched truss for the roof.

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Design and Engineering FAQs

What information do you need to complete the design?

We will need the construction drawings, the window and door opening sizes and the wind loading for the area. It also helps if we can get the structural steel’s 3D model to merge with ours.

Are the designs structurally certified?

We can supply structural certification of the designs.

How long does the design process take?

It depends on the size of the project, our current backlog and how quick you can get us the required information. Get in contact so we can start planning the progress of your project.

What are the design limitations of LGS?

Our products are light and strong making them more versatile than timber. We also have the ability to increase gauge or add bracing. With this in mind, our process is to work backwards by understanding the project requirements first and then designing products to meet them. Our software can incorporate hot-rolled steel if it becomes practical in certain situations.

Do your designs comply with Australian Standards and requirements such as fire, acoustic and thermal ratings?

Our designs comply with Australian Standards and the NASH standards.  Our products can be used in buildings requiring fire, acoustic and thermal ratings. Contact our project managers to discuss more.

Our Product Portfolio

We provided 6m high internal walls for the office, toilet block, showroom and mezzanine. We designed the frames to be 3m wide for easy, fast transportation and installation. Our prefabricated walls saved an estimated 150+ man-hours on site.
We installed our frames between the hot-rolled structural steel for the external walls. We completed an onsite measure during the design process to ensure smooth sailing. We also installed the internal partitions for this project.
We manufactured and installed partitions for this empty residence being converted into an urgent care practice. This project came with some challenges like curved walls and limited space. However, our team was up to the task, producing a terrific result.