Sheer Force Engineering is a Victorian structural engineering consultancy specialising in heritage buildings, adaptive reuse projects and existing structures. We work with building owners, architects, heritage consultants, developers, government agencies, Owners Corporations and legal teams to investigate, assess, preserve, adapt and remediate heritage places throughout Victoria.
Our experience spans heritage condition assessments, structural conservation, adaptive reuse, building defect investigations, structural remediation, forensic engineering, expert witness services and long-term asset management of significant built assets.
We have delivered engineering services across a broad range of heritage building typologies including civic buildings, courthouses, military buildings, churches, cemeteries, maritime infrastructure, commercial buildings, residential estates and public assets. Recent project experience includes Melbourne General Cemetery, Wilsons Promontory Lightstation, Berkeley Hall St Kilda, Footscray Drill Hall, Wonthaggi Magistrates’ Court, the T&G Building Bendigo and the Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre.
Our approach focuses on understanding the existing structure first. By identifying deterioration mechanisms, structural behaviour and historical construction methods, we develop practical engineering solutions that preserve significant heritage fabric while addressing safety, durability, compliance and future use requirements.
Quentin Suckling is the founder and Director of Sheer Force Engineering and has extensive experience in the assessment, adaptation, remediation and conservation of heritage and existing buildings throughout Victoria.
His experience spans heritage condition assessments, adaptive reuse projects, structural remediation, forensic investigations, expert witness services and long-term asset management of significant built assets. Projects have included heritage churches, courthouses, drill halls, cemeteries, civic buildings, maritime infrastructure, commercial buildings and residential estates.
Sheer Force Engineering has provided heritage engineering services across a diverse range of significant projects including:
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