Our Expertise
We work to find solutions, not problems, where technical excellence is a non-negotiable
Each of our services is led by a team of industry experts who ensure that excellence underpins every one of our projects.
Engaging Xavier Knight from project inception creates the opportunity to experience the true synergy of our processes and services. We work closely with our clients and partners, across a broad range of specialisations, to deliver projects to the highest standard that they possibly can be.
Our Services
Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering demands a precise understanding of human, environmental and economic needs. It requires the balanced application of science and art, sculpting materials to withstand the forces of nature and the man-made environment. We design with a responsibility for the future and longevity of our projects and are committed to presenting innovative solutions that ensure the most valuable outcome for our clients and the community.
Our specialisations include:
- High-Rise structures
- Remedial and Forensic
- Post tensioning
- Deep basement retention, excavation and piling
- Modular solutions
- Long span steel structures
- Materials technology
- Timber structures
Civil and Stormwater
Civil and Stormwater
Civil
- Bridge
- Earth and water retaining structures
- Subdivisions
- Road and pavement design
- Utilities
- Public domain
- Earthworks and cut and fill analysis
Stormwater
- Soil and water management plans
- Water sensitive analysis using music
- Flood studies and flood risk management reporting
Façade Engineering
Façade Engineering
The design of a façade requires an intricate interconnection between built form and surface design. Our engineers apply the science of structural anatomy, environment and aesthetics to create garments for structures that are both functional and beautiful, and communicate the identity of a built form.
We offer façade engineering with specialisation in:
- Curtain wall design
- Glass
- Tensile structures
- Claddings and their fixings
- Steel, aluminium and timber facades and features
Digital Engineering
Digital Engineering
The interaction of people and technology allows greater success in construction. Through digital engineering, we capture project information and craft our designs in a virtual environment, applying progressive technologies to improve coordination, planning and risk control for our clients.
Our team currently offers expertise in the following technologies:
- 3D: The form of a structure is visualised and brought to life through 3D building information modelling to ensure that the built environment, architecture and services work together harmoniously, providing people-centric spaces for the community
- 4D: Using the inventory of materials from 3D work, the quantity and cost of materials required is determined through 4D technology
- 5D: The creation of measured financial and construction management, where materials and construction stages are sequenced for efficient construction are brought to life using 5D technology
Construction Engineering
Construction Engineering
Through construction engineering, each stage of a project is understood and sequenced for safe, practical and efficient construction. Our team synergises digital engineering and construction engineering to bring the building process to life. We organise projects with an intricate and holistic understanding of all phases of construction.
Our service includes:
- Construction modelling and sequencing with 5D digitalisation
- Temporary works
- Top-down construction
- Jump form
- Jump start
- Slip form
Our Process
Our comprehensive design management process guarantees that every project we’re involved in is run effectively and efficiently from start to finish.
01
Proposal
- Understand project opportunity
- Carry out initial risk review
- Assess project suitability
- Prepare draft proposal
- Complete internal review and verification of proposal
- Submit proposal to client
- Negotiate and finalise agreement
Establish project in systems
02
Planning
- Confirm project team and budget
- Carry out detailed risk review
- Develop Project Quality Assurance Plan
- Conduct internal Project Team Kick-Off Meeting
- Attend and contribute to Project Kick-Off Meeting with client and project partners
- Commence project delivery
03
Delivery
- Determine project approach and carry out preliminary designs
- Project Director Review and verification to ensure project approach will meet client brief
- Develop and coordinate project deliverables with project team
- Review and check of project deliverables in accordance with Project Quality Assurance plan
- Review and verification of all project deliverables against project brief and client expectations
- Complete independent engineering verification and audit activities
- Issue approved deliverables to client
04
Closure
- Review and close out contractual obligations
- Finalise invoicing and payments
- Seek client and partner feedback
- Facilitate Project Team Debrief Meeting
- Share lessons learned and action opportunities for improvements
- Update marketing database
- Finalise admin and close out project on system
