Capital works in heavy industry rarely begin from a clean sheet. Legacy drawings, undocumented modifications and unknown site constraints can turn a straightforward upgrade into a staged, high-risk project before design even starts. Advitech provides structural and civil engineering for capital projects across mining, heavy industry and infrastructure. Our CPEng-accredited engineers work from Newcastle on projects throughout Australia, delivering feasibility studies, concept development and construction-ready design based on the site as it is today, not as the drawings describe it.
Services
Capital Works Engineering
Our Capital Works Engineering Capabilities
Capital works engineering from the first investment question through to construction-ready design. We deliver feasibility studies, options assessment and staged project planning before detailed design begins, then the structural and civil engineering that follows.
Structural Design for Major Projects
Design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, stainless steel/hybrid, composite members for complex industrial facilities, tailored to real operating conditions.
Civil Infrastructure Design
Design of foundation systems including pad, strip, raft, conventional piles and screw piles, along with pavements, heavy vehicle access, slab on ground, stormwater and drainage.
Bridge & Infrastructure Design
New bridges, replacements and staged delivery programs for regional, industrial and transport clients, designed to AS 5100.
Materials Handling & Processing Structures
Practical engineering for bunkers, conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, cranes, transfer stations, thickener tanks and support structures.
Problems we help you solve
When legacy infrastructure limits progress
Many sites operate with ageing structures, incomplete records and undocumented changes. We assess real-world conditions and develop practical, constructible designs that bring your asset base up to modern standards.
When new projects rely on unclear or conflicting information
Capital works often require integrating new structures with existing plant. We clarify constraints, resolve clashes and deliver coordinated designs that help avoid costly surprises during construction.
When project staging needs to minimise operational downtime
Shutdown windows are limited and high-pressure. We create staged, practical solutions that align with shutdown schedules, reduce risk and support safe construction sequencing.
When high-risk lifts or deconstruction require engineered oversight
Complex lifts, tower removals or heavy industrial deconstruction demand rigorous planning. We provide engineered lift studies, temporary works designs, construction methodology, sequencing, and clear documentation to support safe execution.
When multiple disciplines need aligned, consistent engineering inputs
Capital works depend on coordination across civil, structural and mechanical interfaces. Our engineers collaborate across disciplines to produce integrated design packages that keep your project moving.
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Featured Case Study
Feasibility and Concept Design
Engineering a tyre changing facility for a Hunter Valley coal mine
A Hunter Valley mining business needed a sheltered facility capable of safely servicing haul trucks and front-end loaders weighing around 300 tonnes. Advitech was engaged during the initial feasibility study to develop the concept structural design, beginning with a site inspection to assess terrain, access and site constraints.
OutcomeA portal frame structure with 13.5 metres of clear height, reinforced concrete flooring sized for dynamic load and integrated stormwater management.
Related services
Other services capital projects often need.
Structural and Civil Engineering
When the lift itself needs engineering
Lift studies and methodology, lifting device design to AS 4991, and crane pad and ground bearing assessment.
Engineering Design and Drafting
When the design needs to become drawings
3D modelling, general arrangement drawings, steel detailing and construction documentation.