Structural Engineering Design & Documentation
Structural design and documentation for new homes, renovations, extensions, townhouses, commercial fit-outs and community projects, from concept through to construction.
Eltham-based consultancy drawing on experience from thousands of structural and civil projects.
Every project benefits from the involvement of Director and Principal Engineer James Donnelly.
Primarily Victoria, with projects also delivered in Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland.

Structural design and documentation for new homes, renovations, extensions, townhouses, commercial fit-outs and community projects, from concept through to construction.

Roof drainage, legal point of discharge connections, on-site detention systems, soakage pits, rain gardens and other stormwater solutions.

Reviews of load-bearing walls, foundations, framing and bracing to show what's structural and what it means for your renovation or extension.

Construction stage and reinforcement inspections, wall removal investigations, and reports on structural defects, cracking, movement and uneven floors.

Structural assessments and documentation for unauthorised or as-built works, and for Building Notices, Orders or requests for information from Council or a surveyor.

Independent reviews of designs prepared by others, engineering second opinions and dual certification of structural and civil designs.
James Donnelly is a Registered & Endorsed Professional Engineer in Victoria and Tasmania, RPEQ in Queensland, and a member of Engineers Australia.
James is a General Committee Member of the Association of Consulting Structural Engineers Victoria.
I truly appreciate all the support from James and the entire team—the friendship, care, and especially the professional guidance. Everyone has been wonderful.
Joi
Designer & Owner-Builder, Eltham
We truly value our working relationship with you and your team, and look forward to continuing to send more projects your way. We appreciate the support and collaboration you consistently provide. That level of professionalism and integrity is becoming increasingly rare.
Huss
Director & Building Designer, KITA DESIGN STUDIO
Thanks for a very easy and pleasant experience with you guys—it made a very stressful time much better! Appreciate it.
Alex
Prospective Home Buyer, Warrandyte
We would like to thank you and to mention that we're appreciative of your excellent work and direction on the engineering side of our property. We would highly recommend you. Thank you again.
Sharon & Alan
Homeowners, Heidelberg
Project by Weaver+Co Architects, photography by Tasha Tylee.
Designed by Mont-Eltham Building Design and Tomorrow Living & Co, built by Ryan Developments.