Specialist Consulting

David Dexter Associates has experience in the following specialist engineering:

Concept and Communication of 3-D Form – We use 3D Auto CAD to turn our concept sketches into rendered forms for visualisation purposes. This provides assurance to both Architect and Client of the true proportions of any structural scheme. This can be linked to other in-house software to provide accurate and truthful modelling of complex geometric forms.

Architectural Engineering – Where the quality of detailing is paramount to the architect’s vision but also where simplicity of design can optimise cost and buildability. In addition to producing elegant designs with architects for buildings we also work with contractors such as SH Structures when they are required to complete the structural design for steel packages.

Membrane and Cable Structures – We use software licensed to us by Tensys to formfind and analyse membrane and cable structures. This is followed through to detailed design and the production of component drawings.

ETFE Structures – We work closely with specialist contractors and design teams to develop appropriate solutions for this material. We have an extensive portfolio of ETFE projects ranging from small atria roof to 43,000m2 of canopy structures in Singapore.

Glass Facades – We work with specialist glass contractors to develop schemes for glass walls and roofs where our experience of architectural engineering and materials can contribute to the quality and efficiency of the design.

High Rise Buildings – We work in conjunction with our Australian joint venture partner Winward Structures to provide optimal design solutions for high rise structures using the experience gained working for major contractors such as Multiplex and Lendlease.

Void Formed Slabs – We design and detail structures that use plastic hollow spheres to provide void formers within reinforced concrete flat slabs. This form of construction reduces the amount of concrete used and therefore the load on foundations. We work closely with Cobiax and Hanson to develop these projects providing them with a design service.

Tender Engineering Reviews – On complex schemes where the cost and buildability need to be defined pre-contract, we offer fast, accurate structural assessment to aid specialist contractors in fixed contract pricing. In addition we can advise pre-contract of any potential areas for savings and where hidden issues may arise.