DESIGN SERVICES

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Development Design Services

Civil Engineers are paid to think about and calculate everything in the development stage; from balancing earthworks to utility layouts. Everything planned out until the start of construction is referred to as design. 

AEE ASSESSMENT

Assessment of environmental effects

This must accompany your application for resource consent. Terra Consultants will prepare a written report which identifies the impact that your activity might have on the environment. 

DRAFTING SERVICES

Civil Drafting & Drawing Services

This is an extremely important aspect when looking at the layouts of buildings in a subdivision, the levels of a new road, or any other major projects that will require engineering. Terra's accuracy and precision in all of our technical drawings are extremely beneficial and important for our clients. 

BUILDING CONSENT

Applications for Building Consent

Terra has close connections and experience with Council which can potentially fast track the process. We can provide all of the professional advice necessary to get your building consent approved. 

EPA APPROVAL

Engineering Plan Approval

Preparation of plans, design, construction drawings and specifications of civil engineering works for infrastructure that will be vested to Council, i.e. infrastructure that will become 'public' and under the control and responsibility of Council.

SITE SUPERVISION

Professional site supervision

During the construction period, Terra will supervise the civil works to ensure that the works are undertaken according to design and to the required standard of Council. This certifies that the work completed is carried out to the highest standard. Terra's supervisors will actively ensure that the agreed plans match the work being carried out on site. 

FLOOD & OVERLAND FLOWPATH ASSESSMENT REPORT

To support Resource Consent

This report provides recommendation for minimum finished floor levels and input for overland flowpath management within the site. 

CIVIL TENDER DOCUMENTS

+ Schedule of Quantities

Terra will prepare a schedule of quantities based on approved Resource Consent and EPA plans. Preparation of specifications for a measure and value Civil Tender, as well as prepare an Engineer's estimate on the scope of works. We will allow for a review of received tenders and facilitate clarification and negotiation with tenderes. The Client will receive a tender analysis report with recommendations.  

TRAFFIC ENGINEERS

Traffic Assessment Report

The Traffic Assessment Report typically supports development applications for Resource Consent. It involves research for existing road and transport situations at the site and review of plans. The Traffic Engineer will provide a tracking curves assessment and plans. as well as advice to the planning and architectural teams. TIA report and RD assessment against the E27 assessment criteria will be provided. 

CONTRACTS

Administration over contracts and certification

We will undertake the construction administration, claims processing and reporting. TERRA Consultants Ltd shall also arrange for the contractor to undertake the compaction testing at the direction of the Geotechnical Engineer. Terra shall recommend to the Client a Geotechnical Engineer for the project and also ensure they are programmed to complete the necessary geotechnical certification and geotechnical completion reports at the right time and for 224C. 

LAND DEVELOPMENT - SURVEYORS

To support the engineering & land development teams

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Licensed Cadastral Surveyors to support the S.223 and S.224c process. As well as undertake necessary scheme plan preparation and topographical surveys on site at Resource Consent stage. 

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Section 224(C) Certification

 You need an s224c certificate to request a 

Record of Title from Land Information New Zealand.

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An s224c certificate from Auckland Council confirms that a survey plan has been approved under s223 for the subdivision, and that all subdivision conditions have been met. Terra will liaise with contractors and obtain as-builts (by others) and compile all documentation supplied. We will complete inspection and Certification as required. We will prepare application to Council for certification and survey of 224c Certificate to your solicitor.