Seismic Assessment & Strengthening

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Practical Guidance for Building Owners, Asset Managers and Project Teams

Explore practical guidance on seismic assessments, existing buildings, asset renewal, building consent processes and structural engineering decision-making.

How to Get Better Structural Engineer Advice

Good engineering advice starts with good information. Learn what building owners should prepare before engaging a structural engineer and how to make the most of the process.

Essen

Oct 93 min read

Investigation openings in an existing masonry wall used to verify structural details during an engineering assessment.

Why Existing Building Investigations Matter

Understanding how a building actually works is often more valuable than obtaining another report. Learn why existing building investigations help owners make better decisions.

Essen

Oct 64 min read

Exterior view of a multi-storey commercial building with active ground-floor tenancies and upper-level office accommodation.

Five Questions Every Commercial Property Owner Should Ask

Commercial property owners are often asked to make decisions with incomplete information. These five questions can help owners better understand building risks, priorities and future investment options.

Essen

Oct 23 min read

Existing operational building illustrating how seismic assessments can support property, investment and asset-management decisions.

When Is a Seismic Assessment Worthwhile?

Not every building requires a new seismic assessment. Learn when an assessment may add value, what information to review first, and how building owners can make informed property, leasing and investment decisions.

Essen

Sep 268 min read

Historic New Zealand commercial buildings illustrating earthquake-prone building changes and seismic assessment considerations.

Understanding Changes to New Zealand's Earthquake-Prone Building System

Learn what the proposed earthquake-prone building changes may mean for property owners, landlords and investors, and why understanding building risk is often more important than focusing solely on a %NBS rating.

Essen

Sep 243 min read

Historic New Zealand commercial buildings representing common property-owner questions about %NBS ratings and seismic assessments.

What Does a %NBS Rating Mean?

A %NBS rating provides useful information about a building's assessed seismic performance, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Learn what %NBS means, what it doesn't mean, and how building owners can make informed investment decisions.

Essen

Sep 244 min read