Structural engineering that brings design to life.
Based in Cape Town, FHI Consulting Engineers provides structural engineering services across the Western Cape, South Africa and internationally. We support architects, developers, contractors and private clients from early design through to construction.
A successful structure needs to do more than carry loads. It needs to work with the architecture, respond to the site and make sense to the team building it. We bring these considerations together through practical structural design and clear documentation.
Our work spans residential developments, commercial buildings and industrial facilities, with solutions shaped around each project.
What our structural engineering services include
- Structural concepts and design coordination
- Foundations, slabs, beams and columns
- Reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and timber structures
- Roof structures and retaining walls
- Structural drawings, details and schedules
- Coordination with architects and the professional team
- Construction-stage inspections and technical support within the agreed appointment
Foundations and the structure above
Good structural design begins with an understanding of the building, the ground and the way loads move through the structure. Early decisions about column positions, spans, floor depths and foundations can influence the entire project.
FHI develops coordinated solutions for foundations, suspended slabs, beams, columns and retaining structures. We work with the project team and available geotechnical information to align the structural approach with site conditions, architectural intent and practical construction.
Concrete, steel, timber and considered detailing
The choice of structural system affects the spaces a building can offer and how it is built. Reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and roof structures each bring different opportunities for spans, flexibility and construction sequencing.
We consider how members, connections and details work together, with clear information for pricing and construction. The aim is a structure that supports the design and can be delivered with confidence on site.
From early design to construction
Involving a structural engineer early helps the team resolve constraints while the design is still flexible. We then develop the agreed design into drawings, details and schedules for pricing and construction.
During construction, FHI provides inspections and responses to technical queries within the agreed scope of appointment. Where a project also needs drainage, access or external works, our civil engineering services help connect the building to the site around it.
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Engineering for your project
From an individual home to a larger development, the structural approach should respond to how the building will be used.
- Homes, apartments and residential developments
- Offices, retail and mixed-use buildings
- Warehouses, workshops and industrial facilities
Share your plans, site information and project stage with our team so we can discuss the engineering input you need.