Irrespective of the size or complexity of their projects, owners, operators, as well as their architects and contractors have come to expect nothing other than professional excellence from Infinite Consulting Engineers.
Often working behind-the-scenes, this leading structural engineering firm has played a large part in bringing to life many aesthetically striking and functional architectural designs. In rapidly expanding Polokwane, alone, hands-on Directors, Kobus Kotze and Willie Steenkamp, have helped to build safe, stunning and durable commercial, industrial, residential and leisure facilities. This is as the town’s developing and evolving economic landscape continues to attract investors. Considering that these astute developers insist on only working with the best in the field, Infinite Consulting Engineers has a steady pipeline of real estate projects.
Add to these government administration buildings. The tusk-like artwork structure at the entrance of Polokwane is but one example of the company’s experience working with many types of construction materials. This includes precast concrete which is also being used by Infinite Consulting Engineers to fast-track the construction of large grandstands for municipalities throughout Limpopo. In Gauteng, Infinite Consulting Engineers also recently successfully supervised the construction of Africa’s first precast-concrete water tower. This is an extension of its very popular precast-concrete reservoir design.
Despite the firm’s diversification into large property developments and ambitious civil-engineering projects over the past two decades, Infinite Consulting Engineers has remained true to its roots. It still has an enviable reputation for being the structural engineer of choice for upmarket home-building projects in suburbs, such as Bendor Village, Woodhill Estate, Eagles Crest, Waterberry Estate, Marula Heights, North View and Woodlands Estate. If not directly appointed by homebuilders, Infinite Consulting Engineers is strongly recommended by architects.
The firm is also especially proud of the part that it is playing in helping lower-income earners build their dreamhouses in more affordable areas, such as Bendor Extensions and Southern Gateway, and looks forward to also assisting them when they are ready to upgrade.
The high demand for living space in the province bodes well for Infinite Consulting Engineers, which has even participated in large low-cost housing projects, such as the one just on the outskirts of the Polokwane central-business district.
This is also a sound example of the firm’s ability to interpret and enhance the architectural design. For example, the company’s proposal to use hollow-core slabs to construct the suspended slabs as opposed to traditional cast-in-place methods saved in construction time and costs.
But there is more behind Infinite Consulting Engineers’ remarkable growth. This includes a deep understanding of the key principles that underpin architectural design.
“This transcends an ability and knowledge to interpret the vision. Importantly, we also always ensure that the design is robust both in theory and practice. In this way, our knowledge bridges the gap between the architect’s vision and the realities of the structure,” Kotze says.
Steenkamp elaborates, “Our engineers do not only deal with the data. They also help to bring a sensible realism to a project. Project owners and their architects enjoy working with us because they know that we appreciate the aesthetics of architecture. Therefore, Infinite Consulting Engineers aims to find solutions to enhance the design as opposed to detracting from it. Working closely with the project owner and architect, we can seamlessly converge form and function.”
Considering the importance of excellent team dynamics on all construction projects, the firm’s ability to collaborate well with all stakeholders places it in very good stead. For Kotze, a successful outcome is a final structure that “is a harmonious blend of vision and creativity, as well as structural engineering excellence”.
In these engagements, the company proactively solves problems that arise, while also helping project owners and their architects to navigate a maze of building codes and regulations. While they may be obvious to the many seasoned property developers with which Infinite Consulting Engineers provides professional structural engineering services, the first-time homebuilder can be easily overwhelmed by these onerous requirements. They trust Kotze and Steenkamp to ensure that every design is compliant and, therefore, safe.
“Asset owners, homebuilders and architects trust us. They know that we are the perfect partner which can be the difference between a project soaring to new heights; towing the line; or an outright failure! Our clients do not view us as just another structural engineering firm; they see us dedicated collaborators, a key component of their teams,” Kotze concludes.
