Tasmania heads into 2026 with a steady construction pipeline and a strong push to deliver smarter, more efficient projects across both residential and civic infrastructure. For builders, developers and local government teams, the next 12–18 months will be shaped by three key factors: demand, delivery pressure, and the need for technically robust planning. Here’s what’s […]
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Architectural design comes from talented visionaries, and we love the challenges they bring to our engineering desks at HED Consulting. They imagine spaces that inspire with bold facades, sweeping cantilevers, or light-filled atriums that seem to defy gravity. Put an engineer and an architect in the room and you’ll have a back and forth of
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Renovating in Hobart is an opportunity to restore, improve and give new life to our city’s properties. But it’s important to make sure the bones of the home are sound before you start creating your dream space. Under Tasmania’s Building Regulations 2016, all renovations, whether they’re alterations, extensions, or improvements, must meet compliance standards. For
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Whether you’re designing a family home, constructing a commercial space, or shaping public infrastructure, collaboration is the key to successful project outcomes. At HED Consulting, we understand that great design doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s the product of strong partnerships between engineers, architects, builders, and developers.Here we explore how our engineers work closely with designers
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When planning a new building, one of the first and most crucial steps is determining where exactly on the property it should go. The siting is about more than just capturing the best view; it needs careful consideration of the ground, water, access, services and regulations. An engineering geologist who has expertise in geotechnical reports
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Retrospective building permits are a challenge to work with. In an ideal world, all builders and owner-builders do the necessary pre-construction preparation prior to work commencing and ensure they follow the plans that have been approved. However, as an engineering design consultancy, we are sometimes called upon to work backwards and have a process to
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Soil testing for construction is one aspect of building that many clients (and even builders) may not be familiar with. While they’ll be in a hurry to get their slab poured and framing up, it’s crucial that before any construction commences, soil testing has been performed that accurately assesses the soil’s suitability for the build.
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Are you looking to increase your level of success as a builder? As a design and engineering consultancy, we work closely with builders and have seen the combination of technical skills, business acumen, and construction processes that sets the most successful in the industry apart. Here are six smart strategies to help you succeed as
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Engineering problems in a residential build can delay construction or, at worst, result in a home with critical issues requiring extensive rectification work. As a residential architect, building designer, or builder, the engineer you bring to the project significantly impacts the result for your client. At HED Consulting, our industry experience means that we can
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If you’re planning a build in Tasmania, it is helpful to gain a strong understanding of what is required and when for the project to become a reality. Pre-construction permits are required for many types of construction in Tasmania and are the first thing you’ll want to know. They often involve different documentation and experts
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