The Design Process – There is a better way
Mason Reed outlines a road map to follow for the building development process...
13 December, 2019
Latest news from Fraser Thomas Ltd
Liquefaction – Be aware!
Liquefaction is a geotechnical phenomenon that basically results in the densification of loose sandy soils, when subject to sufficient earthquake shaking....
11 November, 2019
Fences do not always indicate Property Boundaries
Property boundaries are not always obvious so sometimes it may pay to employ some expert help, writes Fraser Thomas Director, Mason Reed....
24 October, 2019
Client wins Prestigious Awards
We are delighted for our client, Harrison Lane, who recently won two prestigious awards at the 2019 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards. The property at 779 North Road won the Gold Standard and Sustainable Home Awards (Auckland). Fraser Thomas undertook site specific geotechnical investigation,...
03 September, 2019
Infill Housing : Maximising Opportunities
Developing a section for infill housing is a complex but rewarding process, writes Mason Reed, Fraser Thomas' Geotechnical Director and Christchurch Manager, in this month's NZ Property Investor Magazine....
29 August, 2019
Serious v Minor Cracks
There's a big difference between minor cladding cracks and a serious foundational issue - Fraser Thomas' Geotechnical Director, Mason Reed, explains how engineers uncover the true source of damage in July's issue of NZ Property Magazine....
27 August, 2019
Surveying Damage to Residential Buildings
Our Fraser Thomas Christchurch team has been involved in surveying damage to residential buildings following the Canterbury earthquakes. We recently submitted some editorial, which has been published in the latest Metropol magazine.Click here for full editorial ...
23 July, 2019
Kane Miller Appointed as Associate
We are delighted to announce that Structural Engineer Kane Miller has been appointed an Associate at Fraser Thomas Ltd. Kane is a Chartered Professional Engineer, leading the structural team and working from our Christchurch office. Previously he has worked in both design consultancy and construction on structural design and...
26 June, 2019
New Regional Presence for Fraser Thomas
Fraser Thomas is excited to announce we can now offer our consultancy services to Central Otago and Hawkes Bay clients following the opening of offices in Cromwell and Napier. Currently celebrating our 50th year in business after commencing operations in Papatoetoe, Auckland, in 1969, Fraser Thomas...
23 May, 2019
Fraser Thomas Celebrates 50 Years
As 2019 marks the Fraser Thomas Group’s 50th Anniversary, we take a look back at how far the Fraser Thomas Group has come in the last 50 years. Our history begins with the founding of the Fraser Thomas Group, trading as a multi-discipline consultancy in...
01 April, 2019