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Benedictesunda delivers strict technical blueprints and load-bearing analysis for massive logistics warehouses across Australia. Led by lead engineer Benedicte Sunda, our team works with builders and developers who need precise structural documentation before a single column is poured. Every drawing is checked against real site conditions, material limits, and the operational loads your facility will carry. Start with a consultation to scope your project, or read about our approach to high-rise logistics hubs on the blog.
Every drawing set we release is built around the same goal: a warehouse frame that stands without surprises during erection and for decades after handover.
We model racking loads, crane rails, mezzanine point loads and wind zones specific to the site before a single member is sized. The result is a frame that passes review without last-minute member swaps.
Dimensioning, connection details and embedment plans are laid out so the steel erector or concrete crew reads the intent once. Fewer RFIs on the structural package means the schedule stays intact.
We check our columns and transfer beams against the architectural grid, the hydraulic penetrations and the electrical troughs early. When the structural set lands, it fits the services rather than fighting them.
Our drawing register, revision notes and calculation summaries are prepared so a client's engineer or the certifier can trace every decision. That clarity shortens the approval loop on large logistics projects.
We flag foundation issues, slab thickness conflicts and column grid adjustments while they are still cheap to change. Catching those points in design beats explaining them from a hole in the ground.
We require the building footprint, intended racking layout, mezzanine levels, and any crane or conveyor loads. For logistics warehouses, dynamic loads from automated systems matter as much as static storage loads. If you are still at concept stage, we can work from preliminary bay sizes and adjust once the operational layout firms up.
Ideally before the site is purchased or leased. Ground conditions, column grid, and clear height drive both the foundation design and the steel tonnage. Bringing us in at the feasibility stage avoids rework later. For existing buildings being converted to logistics use, we assess the current frame against the proposed racking loads first.
Yes. Our deliverables are construction-ready CAD drawings with dimensioning, section details, and connection schedules. We follow Australian drafting standards so the documentation is clear to structural steel fabricators, concreters, and site supervisors without back-and-forth interpretation.
We do. Long-span steel portal frames suit wide clear-span interiors, while precast or in-situ concrete works better where fire separation or heavy point loads dominate. Our reports compare both options against your span requirements, foundation conditions, and construction program so the decision is based on engineering, not habit.
The report covers dead and live loads, wind actions per AS/NZS 1170.2, and any seismic considerations relevant to the site. It sets out the critical load combinations, member sizes, and foundation reactions. You receive a document your certifier and builder can act on, not a general summary.
We coordinate with local certifiers and geotechnical consultants on your behalf. Site visits are scheduled around key milestones, and the rest is managed through clear digital documentation. Distance does not change the level of detail in the drawings or the rigour of the analysis.
Straight answers about structural analysis, documentation, and how we work with your project team. If your question is not covered here, contact us directly and we will respond with the technical detail you need.
Brief intake and site data review. We confirm the warehouse footprint, intended racking loads, and any client-supplied geotechnical reports before a single line is drawn.
Preliminary load model. Our engineers map dead, live, wind, and seismic loads across the proposed grid, flagging span limits and column spacing early so the layout stays buildable.
Draft structural drawings. CAD documentation covers foundation plans, steel or concrete member schedules, and connection details, all marked against Australian standards.
Internal peer review. A second engineer checks every calculation and cross-references the drawings against the load model, catching inconsistencies before anything reaches your contractor.
Client revision loop. You receive a marked-up set with clear change notes. We incorporate feedback on access points, mezzanine levels, or equipment zones and re-issue the affected sheets.
Final certified package. You get sealed blueprints, a load-bearing summary, and a compliance note ready for council submission and tender documentation.
Typical turnaround for a single-bay logistics warehouse is three to four weeks from confirmed brief. Multi-storey hubs run longer depending on foundation conditions. Need a specific timeline for your project? Contact the engineering desk.