Maritime Structures

John has over 25 years of experience in Civil Engineering, Structural Design and Construction Management in the maritime setting. Vast experience working in overseas locations including Argentina, Brunei, Canada, Malaysia, Maldives, Nauru, Philippines, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

SCG is able to assist at any stage of your project from Concept to Commissioning supporting the Owner or the Contractor to develop the Brief and deliver the project as part of your team, Independent Reviewer of lead Maritime Engineer.

SCG’s Maritime capability incudes:

  • Project Management & Construction Management/ QA Audits
  • Design and Design review for compliance with the Client’s Brief and Appropriate codes of practice, include PIANC, Australian Standards and British Standards
  • Berthing energy assessment and fender selection
  • Wharf and Jetty structures
  • Rock revetment design
  • Wave Screens
  • Piled foundations
  • Sheetpile walls
  • Preparation of design calculations and drawings for all phases of the design
  • Preparation of documents for Tender
  • Review and modification as required of structures for existing/proposed loads
  • Assessment and reporting of residual capacity and rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures

Maritime facilities for which SCG has design and /or construction experience include:

  • Oil and gas
  • Bulk materials
  • General cargo and container terminals
  • Naval and Defence facilities
  • Dredging, reclamation, and breakwaters
  • Ferry terminals
  • Barging facilities

SCG’s Maritime capability incudes:

  • Project Management & Construction Management/ QA Audits
  • Design and Design review for compliance with the Client’s Brief and Appropriate codes of practice, include PIANC, Australian Standards and British Standards
  • Berthing energy assessment and fender selection
  • Wharf and Jetty structures
  • Rock revetment design
  • Wave Screens
  • Piled foundations
  • Sheetpile walls
  • Preparation of design calculations and drawings for all phases of the design
  • Preparation of documents for Tender
  • Review and modification as required of structures for existing/proposed loads
  • Assessment and reporting of residual capacity and rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures

Maritime facilities for which SCG has design and /or construction experience include:

  • Oil and gas
  • Bulk materials
  • General cargo and container terminals
  • Naval and Defence facilities
  • Dredging, reclamation, and breakwaters
  • Ferry terminals
  • Barging facilities

Why Choose Us?

Agile Personal Service

Throughout the process, from the first enquiry to completion, deal exclusively with the Business Owner without the usual cost overheads to access this extensive experience.

Focus on Meeting Your Needs

Whether your requirements change or other constraints dictate along the way, we focus on your Brief and meeting your needs. If we believe such a change requires a new approach, we’ll tell you so and explain why.

One Stop Shop

Whatever you need help with, we are available to procure and manage the necessary services to support the project including:

  • Geotechnical Investigation
  • Concrete Scanning
  • Cost Estimating/ Quantity Surveying
  • Concrete Remediation
  • Screw Piles
  • Marine Pile restoration

Clear and Traceable Communication

Expect and receive clear email correspondence for updates and requests for your input. Text messages are used only as an aid for short notice communication.

Why Choose Us?

Agile Personal Service

Throughout the process, from the first enquiry to completion, deal exclusively with the Business Owner without the usual cost overheads to access this extensive experience.

Focus on Meeting Your Needs

Whether your requirements change or other constraints dictate along the way, we focus on your Brief and meeting your needs. If we believe such a change requires a new approach, we’ll tell you so and explain why.

One Stop Shop

Whatever you need help with, we are available to procure and manage the necessary services to support the project including:

  • Geotechnical Investigation
  • Concrete Scanning
  • Cost Estimating/ Quantity Surveying
  • Concrete Remediation
  • Screw Piles
  • Marine Pile restoration

Clear and Traceable Communication

Expect and receive clear email correspondence for updates and requests for your input. Text messages are used only as an aid for short notice communication.

About Sandstone Consulting Group

Sandstone Consulting Group (SCG) is a Brisbane based structural engineering firm established by John Dimock in 2015.

John holds an Honours degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Queensland, is a Registered Professional Engineer QLD (RPEQ) and Certified Practicing Engineer (CPEng) with over 25 years in the design and construction of maritime, infrastructure and building projects.