Sheer Force Engineering

Services

Understanding Structures. Delivering Outcomes.

From heritage buildings and adaptive reuse projects through to new developments, temporary works, investigations and specialist advice, we help clients make informed decisions and deliver successful projects.

Structural engineering is rarely about calculations alone. It is about understanding how buildings perform, identifying opportunities, managing risk and helping projects move forward with confidence.

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01How We Think

Engineering starts with understanding.

Understand First

We begin by understanding the structure before recommending interventions. Good engineering starts with asking the right questions.

Evidence Matters

Investigation, testing and observation help separate assumptions from facts, leading to better decisions.

Simplicity Wins

The best solutions are often the simplest. We focus on practical outcomes rather than unnecessary complexity.

Buildability Counts

Engineering should work in the real world. Every recommendation must perform on paper and on site.

02Our Capabilities

What we do.

Cutaway illustration of an existing brick and concrete building alongside survey equipment, an old drawing and a crack monitoring gauge

Existing Buildings

Understanding how existing structures perform, evolve and adapt.

We help clients understand the condition, capability and future potential of existing buildings through assessment, investigation and informed engineering advice.

Includes

  • Condition Assessments
  • Structural Investigation
  • Adaptive Reuse
  • Due Diligence
  • Value Management

Condition assessments, capacity checks, due diligence and adaptive reuse for structures already standing.

Existing buildings engineering →

Available from our Melbourne head office and Sydney office.

Heritage masonry facade retained while new steel framing is inserted behind it

Heritage Structures

Helping significant buildings continue their story.

We work with heritage buildings to balance preservation, performance and future use while respecting the character that makes them valuable.

Includes

  • Heritage Assessments
  • Structural Analysis
  • Strengthening Design
  • Adaptive Reuse
  • Conservation Advice

Heritage assessments, conservation-led strengthening and adaptive reuse that keep significant fabric working.

Heritage engineering Melbourne →Heritage engineering Sydney →

Available from our Melbourne head office and Sydney office.

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Structural Investigation

Understanding what happened and why.

Not every structural issue requires immediate intervention. We help identify causes, separate symptoms from root issues and provide clarity before decisions are made.

Includes

  • Movement and Cracking
  • Building Defects
  • Independent Opinions
  • Expert Advice
  • Forensic Engineering

Cracking, movement and defect investigations, forensic engineering and independent expert opinion.

Structural inspections →

Available from our Melbourne head office and Sydney office.

Existing concrete frame strengthened with new steel bracing, plates and a jacketed column

Remediation & Strengthening

Improving performance and extending service life.

We help buildings continue performing through targeted repairs, strengthening and strategic upgrades.

Includes

  • Seismic Upgrades
  • Strengthening Design
  • Rehabilitation
  • Structural Repairs
  • Building Upgrades

Targeted repairs, strengthening and upgrades that address the cause of a defect, not only the symptom.

Remediation of existing buildings →

Available from our Melbourne head office and Sydney office.

Load-bearing wall partially removed with temporary props, needle beams and a new steel transfer beam above

Temporary Works & Demolition

Making structural change possible.

We work closely with contractors, architects and project teams to safely alter, support and transform existing structures.

Includes

  • Temporary Works Design
  • Demolition Engineering
  • Structural Alterations
  • Construction Staging
  • Retention Strategies

Propping, façade retention, demolition sequencing and construction staging for structural change.

Temporary works projects →

Available from our Melbourne head office and Sydney office.

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New Buildings

Delivering the next generation of structures.

While existing buildings remain a major focus, we also support new projects across a variety of sectors from early concepts through to construction.

Includes

  • Commercial Buildings
  • Community Buildings
  • Hospitality Projects
  • Multi-Residential Developments
  • Pavilions
  • Mixed-Use Buildings

Structural design for commercial, community, hospitality and multi-residential projects.

New building projects →

Available from our Melbourne head office and Sydney office.

03Services Rarely Operate Alone

Projects do not fit neatly into service categories.

Most successful projects draw on multiple areas of expertise. Existing buildings, investigations, strengthening, heritage considerations and construction methodology are often interconnected.

Existing Building Upgrade

  1. Condition Assessment
  2. Investigation
  3. Strengthening
  4. Construction Support

Adaptive Reuse Project

  1. Heritage Review
  2. Structural Assessment
  3. Adaptive Reuse
  4. Delivery Support

Complex Redevelopment

  1. Due Diligence
  2. Value Management
  3. Temporary Works
  4. Construction Delivery
04What We Deliver

Deliverables.

  • Structural Reports
  • Engineering Assessments
  • Investigations
  • Design Documentation
  • Strengthening Strategies
  • Due Diligence Reviews
  • Peer Reviews
  • Temporary Works Designs
  • Monitoring Programs
  • Construction Support
  • Independent Advice
  • Expert Witness Assistance
05Selected Projects

Projects in practice.

Front elevation of the heritage Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne

Palais Theatre

Introducing major new building services while protecting a heritage venue's character.

Street view of the heritage brick residential building at 330 King Street

330 King Street

Understanding the true cause of deterioration before determining the right response.

Corner view of Invicta House with restored stone facade and new upper levels

Invicta House

Unlocking transformation through demolition sequencing, temporary works and structural adaptation.

Street view of the existing brick warehouse buildings at 473–479 Victoria Street

473–479 Victoria Street

Exploring future opportunities through adaptive reuse and vertical expansion.

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06Contact

Tell Us About Your Project

Whether you’re investigating a defect, planning an alteration, adapting an existing building or delivering a new development, we’d be happy to help.

Tell us about the project, the building or the challenge you’re facing and we’ll help determine the next step.

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