Batchelar McDougall Consulting

We have a highly skilled team that delivers cost-effective, intelligent, and robust engineering solutions to enhance the construction process for our clients.

We pride ourselves on providing detailed and comprehensive construction drawings that assist pricing and construction to be completed accurately, enabling a smooth hassle-free construction process, which ultimately saves our clients time and money.

We encourage a collaborative approach to the design process, both in-house and alongside clients and consultants to develop intelligent solutions that enhance any project, large or small, ensuring a successful outcome.

Through our heavy involvement in the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery, we have developed a high level of expertise in seismic assessment, strengthening design, and resilient design for new construction.

 

At BMC, we pride ourselves on our ability to develop unique engineering solutions to aid in achieving a result for even the most obscure project.

Our team are qualified and experienced engineers who can plan and execute complex projects, and develop new solutions where existing ideas are not suitable. This engineering expertise also allows us to develop bespoke concept designs and methods to achieve the desired results, no matter how unusual the project may be.

For examples of some of our innovative projects and methods, browse our portfolio.

We provide practical engineering solutions for residential buildings and we work closely with architects and designers to ensure the perfect combination of relevant experience and comprehensive industry insight.  

We understand architecture and pride ourselves on working hard to ensure that the important architectural moments and details are achieved for our projects. 

We work in Revit to enable easy co-ordination and collaboration, and can provide design services for all structural aspects of residential construction. 

For examples of our recent work and build companies we have worked with, browse our portfolio.

Our dynamic in-house Building Information Modelling (BIM) team has the knowledge and skillset to utilise BIM for the holistic design, management and delivery of complex structures. Our team creates 3D data-rich models in Revit to seamlessly collaborate across multiple disciplines. This collaborative approach increases efficiency, reduces waste and risk, and provides high-quality documentation to the client, tenderers and constructors. 

With the utilisation of BIM, our team can coordinate 3D models and drive changes early on in the design process through Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) meetings. Capturing changes early in the design process reduces clashes and adds significant value. During the construction period, cloud-based BIM models can be viewed by the contractor and trades to gain improved understanding of the project, assisting with buildability and reducing requests for information. Our team can accurately provide 4D time analysis data for the contractor to assist with site logistics and construction programming, as well as provide quantity take-offs to accurately produce bills of quantities, allowing the client or contractor to accurately assess different building options.

Through our heavy involvement in the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery we have gained a high level of expertise in assessment, strengthening design and resilient design for new construction.

We offer a variety of seismic services for new and existing structures
incorporating our seismic and structural expertise:

• Design of low-damage or resilient seismic structures
• Survey and assessment of the seismic capacity and performance of existing structures and equipment
• Earthquake damage repair strategies and scoping
• Comprehensive earthquake risk assessments, and guidance on risk management options 
• Analysis for seismic loads and design for seismic resistance
• Design of practical seismic strengthening schemes

We have detailed knowledge of the changing landscape of New Zealand’s safety and design standards, legislation, best practice, and proven methodologies around seismic safety. We embrace innovation and new technology.

Our independent seismic expertise ensures clients can make fully-informed decisions as to the feasibility and best way forward on a project to balance cost with safety and buildability.

We have a diverse and strong technical team with considerable in-depth experience working with developers, suppliers, contractors, consultants, client organisations and Regulatory Bodies to develop commercial projects. 

We provide structural solutions in a wide range of materials and structural systems, and work closely with other specialist consultants to provide cost-effective solutions as part of the overall design package.