Structural engineering for mixed-use, residential and commercial buildings
RECOR delivers structural design and certification for constrained sites, retaining structures and multi-storey developments across Queensland.
Practical structural design for buildable outcomes
RECOR provides civil and structural engineering services for residential, mixed-use and commercial developments across South East Queensland. Our co-founder Josh Overell leads structural delivery, supported by a team with extensive experience in foundation design, building code compliance, seismic and wind load analysis, retrofit and rehabilitation of existing structures, and full structural inspections.
We work on tightly held sites where efficient use of space matters as much as structural integrity. From the constrained Gympie Terrace site in Noosaville to the 1,590m² Peregian Springs mixed-use development, our approach prioritises constructability, future-proofing of services, and close coordination with builders and design teams so the documented structure is the one that gets built.
A trusted partner
Where we add value in structures
Structural engineering only delivers value when the documented design can be built. Our team works directly with builders, shoring contractors and design consultants from early concept through construction. We resolve constructability issues before they reach site and provide the technical clarity contractors need to price, sequence and execute the works.
- Structural analysis and design
Full structural design of all building elements for residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. We model in 3D Revit at LOD 200 to support design coordination, builder review and accurate construction documentation.
- Foundation design and ground integration
Foundation design and analysis for sites with constrained access, neighbouring structures and complex geotechnical conditions. We work closely with specialist shoring contractors to develop efficient, cost-effective structural solutions that maximise development potential within tight footprints.
- Building code compliance and load analysis
Building code compliance reviews, seismic analysis and wind load assessment against current Australian Standards. Performance-based design solutions where prescriptive paths are not the most practical route to a compliant outcome.
- Retrofit, rehabilitation and inspections
Structural assessment of existing assets, retrofit and rehabilitation design, and detailed structural inspections. Includes load capacity assessments for new rooftop loads such as solar PV systems, drawing on our parallel work across Unitywater's portfolio.
Our structural engineering services
From multi-storey residential and commercial buildings to retrofit and rehabilitation of existing structures, our scope covers the full structural lifecycle.
Built on buildability
Structural engineering only delivers value when the documented design can be built. Our team works directly with builders, shoring contractors and design consultants from early concept through construction. We resolve constructability issues before they reach site and provide the technical clarity contractors need to price, sequence and execute the works.
This is how we approach every project. Peregian Springs, Noosa Villas at Natasha Avenue and Katharina Street, 9 Bottlebrush Avenue, Gympie Terrace and Park Ridge all required the same discipline: efficient structural solutions matched to real site constraints, documented to a standard that supports a clean construction outcome.
Structures questions, answered
What types of structures does RECOR design?
Multi-storey residential, mixed-use, commercial and light industrial buildings. Our portfolio includes 4-block residential apartment developments with integrated commercial space, multi-storey luxury residences on constrained sites, and mixed-use developments combining service stations, retail and apartments. We also deliver retrofit and rehabilitation design for existing structures, including capacity assessments for new rooftop solar loads.
Do you work on tightly held or constrained sites?
Yes. Several of our recent projects sit on highly constrained sites, including Gympie Terrace fronting a busy Noosaville thoroughfare and the Noosa Villas development on tightly held residential blocks. We coordinate closely with specialist shoring contractors and apply performance-based design where it produces a more efficient and constructible outcome.
What design software and documentation standards do you use?
Our structural work is documented in 3D Revit at LOD 200 to support design coordination, builder review and accurate construction documentation. We design to current Australian Standards including AS/NZS 1170 for structural loading, AS 3600 for concrete structures, AS 4100 for steel structures and AS 1684 for timber framing where relevant.
Can you provide structural assessment of existing buildings?
Yes. We complete structural assessments of existing assets, including load capacity reviews for additional roof-mounted equipment such as solar PV systems. Our work for Downer New Energy and Unitywater involved structural assessment reports across multiple sites, reviewing framing and roof elements against additional dead, live and wind loads, then identifying any strengthening requirements.
Do you provide construction-phase structural support?
Yes. We stay engaged through construction, responding to RFIs, attending site as needed, reviewing shop drawings, and resolving issues that arise as the structure is built. The continuity of the same engineering team from design through to construction is something our clients consistently value.
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