Ansary Investigates GDE Bridge Collapse

The collapse of a section of the Gungahlin Drive Extension Stage two duplication bridge under construction was a significant catastrophic event in the ACT, with 15 workers injured, major community anguish, a sense of unease, displacement of road users, not to mention extensive abortive work and delay.   > more

Angel Sculpture soars at the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia commissioned Ansary Consulting Engineers to design the structural elements of the installation of 2-metre high steel sculpture known as Angel of the North. The sculpture is replica of one of the most prominent works of British sculptor Antony Gormley. The sculpture is a one-tenth rendition of the scale of the original, which stands at 20m tall, has wings measuring 54m across, and overlooks a motorway near Gateshead in northern England.   > more

Ansary advocates urgent building reforms in the ACT

The last decade has seen Canberra building regulations become progressively more byzantine in nature but sadly, the perceived tightening of regulatory controls has not delivered tangible gains to the quality of construction. Whilst there are many success stories around, there are also hosts of anecdotal examples, particularly in the medium density apartment sector where fundamental lapses are occurring in the performance and durability of the finished product. Common complaints include leaking basements, leaking roofs, and excessive cracking.   > more