Industry insights and engineering news

Piering in Residential Construction

May 22, 2026

Industry Insights

When Are Piers Required? Piering / piling is generally required where near-surface soils are not suitable to support structural loads or susceptible to unsatisfactory levels...

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Delivering for Queensland: STA Consulting Engineers’ Role in the Homes for Queenslanders Initiative

March 26, 2026

Industry Insights

At STA Consulting Engineers, we are proud to be contributing to one of Queensland’s most important housing initiatives Homes for Queenslanders. This program represents a...

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Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL): Essential Information for Builders

July 31, 2025

Building solutions, Industry Insights

BAL assessments are increasingly required by councils across Queensland. Learn what they mean for your project — and how STA now delivers fast, accurate BAL reporting up to BAL 29.

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Enhancing Slope Stability Assessments with Advanced Drone Technology

July 23, 2025

Building solutions

Slope stability assessments are fundamental to ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and successful project outcomes in engineering, construction, mining, and environmental sectors.  At STA Consulting Engineers,...

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Introducing Progress Reports for Inspections

June 3, 2025

Building solutions

Following the successful launch of our updated Progress Reports for Design and Soil Testing Services last year, we’re excited to announce a new initiative to...

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Service Update and Safety Measures Ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred

March 5, 2025

Uncategorized

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches South East Queensland, forecasted to make landfall between Noosa and the state border as a Category 2 cyclone late Thursday or early Friday, we want to inform you of necessary adjustments to our services and provide guidance to ensure the safety of your construction sites and personnel.​

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