When you need a building engineering company to deliver expertise and insight across structural and specialist engineering services, call Hyland Consulting Engineering based in Central Auckland

Founded in 1995 and relaunched in 2009, Hyland Consulting Engineering is a Central Auckland-based building engineering company delivering specialist engineering services across New Zealand and Australia. Our work spans new builds, existing structures, and those that have failed. We utilise structural analysis and forensic engineering, applying advanced tools like ABAQUS CAE alongside on-the-ground investigation and practical insight. Whether we’re strengthening an older high-rise, modelling fire or seismic response, or uncovering the causes of failure, we deliver engineering services that prevent problems or solves them when they occur. Much of our work is carried out in collaboration with legal, insurance, and property professionals involved in high-stakes disputes, compliance issues, or post-incident investigations.

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Meet Dr Clark Hyland and John Thang

Engineering services for complex building challenges

We provide advanced structural engineering services across four specialist disciplines:
  • Structural Engineering – Diagnosing defects, assessing fatigue, and guiding safe, compliant designs for new and existing buildings.
  • Seismic & Earthquake Solutions – Delivering seismic assessments, performance modelling, and strengthening strategies for complex and high-risk structures.
  • Structural Effects of Fire – Sequential thermal stress analysis of the effects of fire on structural elements and fire separation walls.
  • Fatigue, Fracture & Forensics – Investigating failures, analysing material performance, and providing expert reporting and litigation support.

Who we work with


Hyland Consulting Engineering works with a broad range of clients and industries including:
  • Insurance companies and law firms needing expert clarity in high-stakes disputes
  • Builders and fabricators resolving compliance issues in welds and bolting
  • Engineering consultancies seeking specialist fatigue, fire, or seismic analysis
  • Commercial property owners requiring upgrades, retrofits, or code compliance
  • Government agencies or developers managing infrastructure and seismic risk

Six reasons to choose Hyland Consulting Engineering

1

Resolving complex structural issues

Our team untangles building code requirements, design decisions, and construction practices to pinpoint liability and guide the right next steps.

2

Clear advice on highly technical matters

We translate complex findings into plain English - helping insurers, lawyers, and other non-engineers make informed, confident decisions.

3

Reliable, specialist partner

Whether supporting lead consultants or working independently, we bring focused input that strengthens outcomes without upsetting the project balance.

4

Insights that lead to action

We don’t just diagnose problems - we combine hands-on investigation, material testing, and advanced structural modelling to design practical, performance-focused solutions.

5

Trustworthy input

From litigation support to expert witness testimony, we’re known for thoughtful, balanced contributions that stand up under legal and professional scrutiny.

6

Depth of knowledge

We’ve delivered under pressure on major commercial upgrades, seismic retrofits, and structural failure investigations - earning a reputation for reliable technical leadership.