Warehouses and Showrooms - B. Waddell Consulting Engineers

Our Commercial Services

What we offer

B Waddell Consulting Engineers has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial structural design, with a focus on delivering solutions that are structurally sound, practically constructible, and cost-effective for the Western Australian market.

Early structural engineering input is one of the most effective ways to add value to a commercial project. Engaging BWCE at the design stage rather than after architectural documentation is complete, ensures that structural systems are integrated efficiently from the outset, reducing the risk of costly redesigns, construction delays, or budget overruns.

Our team is experienced across the full range of building systems commonly used for warehouses, showrooms, and commercial buildings throughout Perth and regional WA, including:

Portal frames in both hot rolled and cold formed sections
Tilt-up concrete panels
Light weight panels
Precast and pour in-situ suspended slabs

Reach out to BWCE Today!

If you’re planning a commercial project and need reliable design and documentation, get in touch with B. Waddell Consulting Engineers. Our team can provide practical advice and tailored solutions to support your project from concept through to completion.

Some examples of warehouses and showrooms designed and documented by B. Waddell Consulting Engineers includes the following.

Our Commercial Designs

The russell inn

B. Waddell Consulting Engineers was engaged to provide full structural design and engineering documentation for the Russell Inn in Morley. Working with the building company Built Ink to provide an economical design, being that the building is fully glazed along one edge.

The site presented an interesting problem in terms of layout for the building as the site is only 15m wide but 180m long resulting in a building that was exceptionally long and slender. Combined with full glazing along one edge and no significant internal walls, the building had very limited capacity for conventional bracing. To resolve this, BWCE designed a portal skeleton frame to provide the required lateral stability, integrated discreetly within the architectural design so it remained hidden from view.

Bayswater Industrial Units

Structural design of five individual warehouse units, each exceeding 1,000 square metres in floor area and fitted with overhead cranes. Projects of this nature require careful attention to crane loading, column placement, and frame design to ensure safe and efficient operation across the full life of the building.

Collie Commercial Building

The original design for this building was found to exceed the owner’s budget by approximately $200k, disallowing any finance approvals and prohibiting construction. B Waddell Consulting Engineers was appointed to redesign the building to try and reduce costs. Using practical and efficient solutions, the new design resulted in the saving of construction costs by well over the required $200k, which allowed the building to be financed and constructed.

Hotel Entry Modifications

The modification to this hotel included an entirely new entry area and rebuilding the front of the building to create new offices and meeting rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should structural design be considered in a commercial project?

Structural design should be considered as early as possible in the planning stage. Early input helps optimise building layout, improve construction efficiency and reduce costs by avoiding redesigns or structural conflicts later in the project.

What structural systems are commonly used for commercial buildings?

Common systems include portal frames, tilt-up concrete panels, lightweight cladding systems and suspended slab construction. The most suitable option depends on the building’s size, use, site conditions and budget.

Can you assist with both design and documentation for commercial projects?

Yes, we provide complete support from initial design through to detailed documentation required for construction and approvals. This ensures all structural elements are clearly defined and can be implemented efficiently on site.