British High Commissioners Home Wellington Seismic Repairs
Following the 8.1 level earthquake in Wellington New Zealand, we conducted some structural inspections to this historical building and provided the Structural Integratity inspection and recommendations from repairs. Our repairs were undertaken to strengthen the building and upgrade the civils/structurals to acheive the 2012 implemented seismic code updates following the Christchurch earthquake.
| Project Name | British High Commissioners Home Wellington Seismic Repairs |
| Client Company | British Government – Foreign Commonwealth Office – High Commission |
| Project Type | Capital Project – Major Alts/Adds – Residential |
| Project Value | $698,080 |
| Project Start and Finish | 2017 – 2017 |
| Strategic Objective | To ensure the structural integrity, safety, and long-term resilience of the British High Commissioner’s home in Wellington through targeted seismic repairs and compliance with local and international building codes. |
| The Challenge / Need | The residence required seismic strengthening and repairs following earthquake damage. The project had to ensure compliance with both New Zealand’s strict seismic building standards and the British Foreign Commonwealth Office’s operational and aesthetic requirements while minimizing disruption to the residence. |
| Our Approach | Conducted an extensive seismic assessment of the residence, collaborated with structural and heritage specialists, and developed a phased repair and strengthening plan. Focused on aligning international standards with local regulatory requirements and maintained open communication with stakeholders throughout the project. |
| Solution & Key Deliverables | – Structural assessment and seismic retrofitting – Repair and reinforcement of critical load-bearing structures – Integration of heritage preservation practices in structural upgrades – Compliance with British and New Zealand building codes – Full operational handover documentation and maintenance guidelines |
| Risks and Challenges | – Balancing modern seismic requirements with the preservation of heritage elements – Navigating dual compliance standards between British and New Zealand regulatory frameworks – Ensuring project execution within an occupied residential setting with minimal disruption |
| Result / Outcome | Successfully delivered a structurally reinforced and seismically compliant residence for the British High Commissioner. The project ensured long-term safety and operational resilience while preserving the cultural and historical significance of the property. |
| Our Value-Added Differentiator | – Expertise in managing heritage-listed seismic strengthening projects – Effective stakeholder engagement ensuring alignment with dual compliance requirements – Integration of modern structural solutions while preserving heritage aesthetics – Timely delivery with minimal disruption to residential occupancy |
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I led the development and execution of the project as Head Contractor Program Director/delivery team.
Design for the design project the team consisted of:
- 1 x Lead designer
- 1 x Civil Engineer
- 1 x Structural Engineer
Construction for the Construction project the team will consist of:
- 1 x Project Manager
- 1 x Construction Engineer
- 1 x Contracts Manager
- 1 x Quality Manager
- 1 x Safety Manager
- 1 x Structural contractors
- 1 x Civil Stablisation Contractors
Project was completed with 2,000 hrs with ZERO LTI and 0 x FAI
