Our Brisbane team is delighted to have contributed structural engineering expertise to the newly opened Everleigh AFL Clubhouse at Mirvac's Greenbank community!

Northrop’s structural team was responsible for the design and documentation of this exciting new facility. We provided our insight based on previous sporting projects in the greater Brisbane region to drive an efficient, constructable, and sustainable design.
 
 

The appeal of mass timber and its reduced carbon footprint is evident in the development of an increasing number of sports buildings.  Northrop was involved in engineering the recently completed St Aidan's Anglican Girls School Sports Precinct in Brisbane. Based on the primary structural portal frame, 87% of the structure is timber.

The project was a finalist in the 2024 Timber Design Awards ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Commercial Building’ categories.

We are thrilled that Northrop Consulting Engineers' Canberra-based Electrification Team won the 'Team of the Year' award at the Property Council ACT People in Property Awards 2024 which were held last Friday. This recognition highlights our commitment to transforming buildings into sustainable, electric powered environments.

Can you visualise yourself walking through this beautiful parkland? Jump ahead to 2028 and Laak Boorndap urban garden will be a reality.

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation is set to redefine the cities artistic heart and public space. Collaborating with Hassell and Development Victoria, Northrop is proud to contribute to this defining project which will create a vibrant, elevated public parkland in the city centre, forming an integral part of Australia’s largest cultural infrastructure project.

One of the iconic structures that Brisbane Northrop team worked on was the Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, Central Western Queensland. We were engaged as the civil and structural engineers for the development of the huge 9000 sqm canopy.

The recently endorsed South Bank masterplan keeps the BRISBANE sign as a central feature. Northrop played an integral role in the design of the iconic sign, now a beloved landmark. Originally conceived as a temporary installation for the G20 Leaders' Summit, the permanent sign was built in 2015 as a joint effort between Brisbane City Council and the State Government. The design not only invites photo opportunities against the backdrop of the Brisbane skyline but also encourages interaction, with letters designed for climbing and enjoyment.

The Edge Throsby, Station St Wickham and Eclipse Residence have all been featured in the NSW Government Good Design for Housing Map. These are profiled as examples of low and mid-rise well-designed homes that preserve the character and value of the Newcastle neighborhood whilst catering to changing community needs.

Congratulations to Dr Ali Habibi who has been appointed as Northrop’s new National Structural Division Manager. 

Moxy Sydney Airport was the big winner at the 2024 Australasia-Pacific Hotel Design Awards, as MAED. COLLECTIVE with GroupGSA took the awards for both New-Build Hotel of the Year, and the 2024 Paul Davis Award for the Australasia-Pacific Hotel of the Year. 

Northrop worked in partnership with GroupGSA, RF Corval and Roberts Co to deliver this project by providing civil and structural engineering services. Consulting from the feasibility stage, right through to construction. This also marks a significant win for diversity in the industry with over 50% of our engineering project team being women. 

As part of the ongoing career journey at Northrop, we recently hosted in person learning, networking and development days for our Early Careers professionals and Associates. 

With the end of year approaching and festive holidays around the world, we asked a few of our leaders what they plan to read, watch and listen to over the summer.  

As 2023 comes to an end, we're reflecting on some of the projects that have left us feeling especially proud. These achievements are a testament to our collective ingenuity, shared commitment to excellence and the great collaborations we've enjoyed this year. Here's just some of the standout projects from 2023.

Throughout this year, our people have reached significant milestones, both personally and professionally. We are proud to reflect on a couple of our industry achievements. 

We are proud to announce the advancement of 12 distinguished colleagues to the role of Associate. Their expertise and commitment have consistently driven our firm’s high standards and contributed to our ongoing success.

We acknowledge with deep sadness the passing of Libby Christie AM. Libby dedicated six impactful years on the Northrop Board. She was a steadfast pillar of passion, strength, and optimism. Beyond her role as a Director with our firm, Libby contributed significantly to the arts, and both public and private sectors in Australia.

Walking into our Melbourne office, there is a definite buzz in the air. At a time when many businesses are struggling to get their people back to the office, it’s exciting to see a team that wants to be there.

Director of Northrop and Structural Engineer Karlie Collis, also sits on the Board of Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS) Australasia. Supported by a group of industry experts, CROSS provides a tool that allows anyone to report near misses or failures confidentially and with minimal time investment. This information and any lessons learned is then freely and widely shared, with the aim of achieving a safer construction industry.

While Northrop has been around since 1976, this week marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of our Central Coast office. Trevor Clack, who at the time was a Graduate Structural Engineer, now Northrop Director and Central Coast Manager, saw the opportunities unfolding in the region and opened a small office in Terrigal in August 2003.

The way many of us work today is significantly different from how we worked four or five years ago. For many, hybrid working is the norm, while the much-talked-about, and very real, war on talent means businesses need to create employment opportunities and experiences that encompass far more than the day-to-day role and responsibilities. Leading Northrop’s People and Culture initiatives is Clarissa Fraser.

“There’s certainly a buzz and a positive sentiment around the long-term growth of South East Queensland right now,” says Jeremy Sue, Northrop Associate, Structural Engineer and Brisbane Leader. Jeremy joined Northrop in 2018 and has lived and worked in the Brisbane region for close to two decades. Taking the reins of our 60-strong Brisbane team earlier this year, Jeremy believes that the positivity in the region is spearheaded by some key developments.

The Northrop team donned their best party shirts, joining Ronald McDonald House volunteers, and our wonderful sponsors and clients for this year’s charity golf day. Held at Waratah Golf Course on Friday 12th May, 124 players across 31 teams joined in the fun and frivolity, all in the name of a great cause.

At Northrop, our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to celebrate their success as we continue to grow together. Our Sydney office recently celebrated their annual Beer and Cheese Tasting event.

Northrop held another of their renowned Beer and Cheese evenings in Melbourne last week, hosting valued friends of the industry in our office.

A hugely rewarding part of the work we do at Northrop is helping to build and shape our communities while positively impacting our environment – and our long-term work on the Huntlee project in the wine district of NSW’s Hunter Valley is the perfect example of that in action.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Kevan (Kev) Meldrum passing. Kev was a former Principal and Senior Civil Engineer of Northrop - above all he loved the company and its people.

For most of us, the prospect of running one marathon is daunting enough. For Northrop undergraduate Rory Cheal and three of his friends, however, that would merely be classed as a warm-up.

Ibby truly lights the way with her exceptional contribution as a passionate electrical and specialist lighting design engineer for over 35 years. It’s only fitting that on 4 November 2022, at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESANZ) Award Night, she received the highest award achievable in the lighting industry - the Dick Chappell Memorial Award - in recognition of her 32-year contribution to the lighting industry and 12 years of active voluntary work in the IES NSW Chapter Management Committee.

We’re excited to announce the appointment of three new Northrop Principals (owners): James Gilligan, Isabel Duffy and Nicholas Boey. These appointments recognise their contribution and influence as leaders within Northrop and the industry, their passionate commitment to the success of our business, and the value they provide to our clients.

Wishing all our clients, partners, and staff a happy holiday season. We close for the holidays. Click on 'Read more' below to find our office closure dates. Here’s to 2023 - Thank you for your continued support.

Sizzling bacon and eggs and fresh coffee welcomed players, sponsors and our people to Northrop’s legendary annual Charity Golf Day. Held at Waratah Golf Course on October 21, Ronald McDonald House volunteers fired up their barbecues to treat the group to breakfast, before 31 teams headed off for 18 holes.

The global pandemic has fundamentally changed how we use our commercial and office spaces, and there are key areas to consider when working on these new fit-out projects. 

Mass timber construction is gaining swift momentum in Australia. So what do you need to consider in your designs?  We tackled some insightful questions posed in our recent webinar - Mass Timber Structures for Sustainable Buildings. Read more to find out our answers!