45-MINUTE SESSION · NO FEE · NO OBLIGATION
Development Planning Meeting
Get clear direction on your project before committing to design or construction. In a focused 45-minute session with a senior engineer, we’ll review your site, identify risks, and outline what’s required to move forward with confidence.
50+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
10,000+
PROJECTS DELIVERED
4
NZ OFFICES
5
IN-HOUSE DISCIPLINES
COMMON ENQUIRIES
What the meeting is designed to address
Our development planning meeting helps provide early insights before commencing any costly design processes, some common issues discussed include:
WHAT TO EXPECT
What happens during the meeting
Project overview
01
You walk us through your site, plans and objectives. We listen before we advise. No assumptions made before we understand your specific situation.
Budget & timeline
04
Indicative costs and a realistic programme so you can plan your project with confidence, not guesswork.
Site & risk review
02
We identify potential engineering constraints such as earthquake hazards, ground conditions, slope stability, flooding, or local council requirements.
Clear next steps
05
You leave with a practical, actionable plan. You'll know exactly what to do and in what order.
Engineering scope
03
We outline what investigations and design inputs are likely to be required. No surprises when you go to design or tender.
THE CASE FOR ACTING EARLY
Why early engineering advice saves time and money
Many projects run into delays because engineering risks are discovered too late in the design/construction process. Early planning can:
Identify ground risks before design begins
Avoid council consent delays
Prevent design iterations or redesign costs
Reduce construction uncertainty
Optimise foundation and infrastructure solutions
Our multidisciplinary team works together from the start, reducing handovers and identifying risks early. Please see our Insights page for more information relating to common issues that should be considered early for complex engineering projects.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Recent work across New Zealand
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
Chartered engineers across multiple disciplines
Your planning meeting is conducted by a senior engineer with professional accreditation across the relevant discipline for your project.
BOOK YOUR SESSION
Reserve your development planning meeting
Complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch within one business day to confirm your session and assign the appropriate senior engineer.
45-minute session with a senior Chartered Professional Engineer
Covers site feasibility, engineering scope, indicative costs, and next steps
Available in person at our Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Whangārei offices, or via video call
No fee. No obligation to proceed.
This meeting provides strategic advice and project guidance. Detailed engineering assessments, site investigations, or design work may require a formal proposal.