Case Study
Pacific Parade, Dee Why NSW
THE CHALLENGES
The project was delivered within the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act (DBPA) regulated design framework, requiring a high level of compliance, documentation accuracy, and design accountability.
In addition, the site’s coastal urban setting introduced heightened technical considerations for excavation support, construction staging, and coordination within a constrained footprint. Structural and temporary works needed to be carefully aligned to ensure stability, constructability, and regulatory clarity throughout the build.
OUR APPROACH
Metric Engineering was appointed as structural and shoring engineer, delivering coordinated designs for both the permanent building structure and the temporary shoring systems required for excavation and early construction stages.
The design process prioritised structural adequacy, build-stage sequencing, and integration between permanent and temporary works, ensuring that temporary support solutions were directly aligned with the final structural system.
Strong emphasis was placed on DBPA-compliant documentation, with designs prepared to support regulated design declarations and facilitate clear, defensible review by certifiers and approval authorities.
THE RESULTS
The project was supported by robust, construction-ready engineering documentation suitable for DBPA declarations and downstream certification processes.
Metric’s coordinated approach reduced ambiguity during construction, supported safe and efficient site execution, and ensured the development progressed in line with regulatory and compliance requirements for Class 2 residential buildings.
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