Building the Future, One Project at a Time
Our Story
With a proud 90-year history, Woolacotts Consulting Engineers has built a solid reputation for excellence and integrity. Our story is rooted in the values of our founding father, Frank Woolacott, a structural engineer and architect. Our company has played a significant role in shaping many of Australia's hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, universities, colleges, prisons, parks, civic buildings, industrial and aviation facilities. Our legacy is one of quality, reliability, and professionalism.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is centered around developing elegant design solutions that involve our clients every step of the way. We believe in working collaboratively with our clients to achieve their goals on time, every time. Our approach is founded on a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.
Our Services
At Woolacotts Consulting Engineers, we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality structural, civil, and hydraulic engineering services. Our expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of sectors, including:
- Aviation
- Education
- Justice and Emergency
- Industrial
- Health and Aged Care
- Residential
- Community Infrastructure
Our services include:
- Structural Engineering: Commercial buildings, industrial facilities, educational facilities, residential buildings, building refurbishment, and health and aged care facilities
- Hydraulic Engineering: Trade waste plumbing and drainage, rainwater harvesting and reuse, sanitary plumbing and drainage, hot, cold, and non-potable water systems, natural and LPG gas systems, fire hydrant and hose reel systems, fire sprinkler mains supply, and sewer treatment systems
- Civil Engineering: Road and bridge design, stormwater and drainage, traffic investigations, residential buildings, local government projects, subdivision design, dilapidation inspection and reports, traffic engineering, and construction programming
Our Expertise
Over our 80 years of operation, we've gained expertise across the health, education, justice, industrial, residential, and community infrastructure sectors. Our expertise includes:
- Education: Thousands of education projects, including the development and upgrade of teaching, residential, and sporting facilities at major universities, colleges, and schools
- Health and Aged Care: Development and upgrade of many major hospitals, community health clinics, specialist laboratories, and teaching facilities
- Justice and Emergency: Correctional projects, police, fire, and ambulance stations, court houses, and traffic management centers
- Community Infrastructure: Parks, bike paths, libraries, theaters, and streetscapes
- Industrial and Aviation: Development and alteration of major facilities for major manufacturers, heavy industry, and airports
Our Clients
We service a diverse client base, including major corporates, architects, builders, project managers, local councils, and governments. Our clients include some of Australia's largest companies, such as Qantas, Commonwealth Bank, and Carlton & United Breweries, as well as major construction companies.
Our Projects
We take pride in delivering buildable solutions while preserving the architects' original intentions. Our relationships with clients span many years, built on trust, reliability, and professionalism. Find out more about our projects and request a brochure to learn more about our services.
Disappointing Experience with Woolacotts
Failure to Deliver Promised Report
The reviewer, Judy Martin, had a disappointing experience with Woolacotts, rating them 1 star out of 5. Despite representatives from Woolacotts visiting their property to inspect, they failed to deliver the report as promised.
Consequences of the Failure
This failure to deliver the report had significant consequences for the reviewer's project, causing delays of several months. The reviewer ultimately gave up waiting for the report, highlighting the impact of Woolacotts' lack of follow-through.
