RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Consulting engineering for residential developments.

Structural and Civil Engineering

Structural and civil engineering input for residential developments, apartment buildings, estate projects and high-end homes, with practical solutions that support design intent and construction delivery.

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Consulting engineering for commercial buildings.

Structural and Civil Engineering

Engineering support for offices, retail spaces, mixed-use buildings and commercial property developments, with a focus on coordination, buildability and long-term performance.

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Consulting engineering for industrial environments.

Structural and Civil Engineering

Structural and civil engineering input for warehouses, workshops, industrial facilities and operational spaces where durability, access, loading and practical construction are key.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Civil engineering consulting for site development.

Civil engineering support for site works, stormwater, external works, services coordination, access and infrastructure-related requirements across residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Structural & Civil
Engineering Services

FHI Consulting Engineers brings structural engineering and civil engineering together for residential, commercial and industrial projects across Cape Town, the Western Cape and beyond.

From the building structure to the site around it, we help homeowners, architects, developers and contractors turn design intent into practical, buildable solutions. Explore the services that fit your project below.

01 / HOMES, APARTMENTS & ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS

Residential

Engineering that supports the architectural vision, from open-plan living spaces and complex roof forms to the foundations and site works beneath them.

  • Foundations, slabs, beams and roof structures
  • Retaining walls, site levels and stormwater coordination
  • Drawings, site inspections and construction support

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02 / OFFICES, RETAIL & MIXED-USE BUILDINGS

Commercial

Coordinated structural and civil input for commercial spaces, balancing usable floor area, services, access and the flexibility a building needs over time.

  • Structural systems, foundations and retaining structures
  • Parking, access, drainage and external works
  • Coordination with architects, consultants and contractors

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03 / WAREHOUSES, WORKSHOPS & OPERATIONAL SITES

Industrial

Practical engineering shaped around how a facility works, with careful consideration of loading, large spans, vehicle movement and long-term durability.

  • Floor slabs, steelwork, roofs and support structures
  • Service yards, hardstands and site access
  • Stormwater coordination and construction documentation

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04 / THE SITE AROUND THE STRUCTURE

Civil engineering

Civil input that connects the building to its surroundings, bringing together levels, drainage, access and external works across residential, commercial and industrial projects.

  • Stormwater management and drainage coordination
  • Site levels, access and external layouts
  • Service routes, civil drawings and site support

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From concept to construction

01 / Early engineering input

Understand structural and site constraints before the design develops too far, with input on layouts, levels and coordination.

02 / Design & documentation

Bring the engineering together through coordinated drawings, schedules and technical information for the project team.

03 / Construction support

Keep the work moving with site inspections, responses to technical queries and construction-stage coordination as required.