In late November 2025 severe storms pounded eastern Australia. The Insurance Council declared a catastrophe and more than 16 000 insurance claims were lodged across 140 postcodes in south-east Queensland. This is not an unusual story, as Australian’s we a use to wild weather catastrophes, but are our property’s? Witnessing builders shore up hail-damaged property, […]
Category Archives: engineering services
engineering services, independent engineers, news
Certified vs Registered Engineers: What Owners Need to Know in Australia
17
Jan
Jan
Australia’s construction sector is tightening professional standards after several building failures. New state laws require many engineering tasks to be carried out or signed off by registered engineers, while Engineers Australia’s Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) credential remains a respected marker of expertise. For insurers, loss assessors and property owners, knowing the difference if between certification […]
engineering services, independent engineers, news, structural engineer report
Solving Complex Construction Challenges: Independent Engineering Advice for Property Managers
05
Jan
Jan
A week of rain, a line of leak alerts and three lift stops out of service. That is a typical Monday for many strata and property managers, and it is where evidence beats opinion. This guide explains how to commission and use independent engineering advice so decisions are defensible and works proceed without rework. Independent […]
engineering services, independent engineers, news, structural engineer report
Keeping Buildings Safe: Independent Structural Certification Explained
12
Nov
Nov
Claims adjusters need structural calls that stand up to audit. When safety or compliance is in question, independent structural certification gives a clear line from on‑site evidence to a lawful repair outcome. MBC provides this nationally using registered engineers working alongside licensed building consultants so that occupancy and reinstatement decisions are based on facts. Fairness […]
engineering services, news, structural engineer report
Why Registered Structural Engineers Are Key to NCC-Compliant Insurance Reports
19
Oct
Oct
Insurers and brokers want decisions that hold up under scrutiny, not just opinions. When claims involve structural questions, NCC compliant structural engineer reports provide the evidence path from site findings to a code‑based scope, which reduces dispute risk and cycle time. At MBC, registered structural engineers work alongside licensed building consultants to deliver insurer grade […]
building consulting, building reports, engineering services, news
Building report vs Engineering Report
14
Aug
Aug
When a property claim lands on your desk, clarity and defensibility matter. We are often asked whether to commission building reports or an engineering report. If the claim involves structure, many insurers will request a structural engineer report prepared and signed by our registered engineers. What is a building report? A building report is prepared […]
03
Apr
Apr
Australia’s summer of 2024–2025 has brought a series of significant weather events across multiple regions. From Cyclone Zelia in Western Australia’s Pilbara region to Townsville’s 4.4 magnitude earthquake, widespread flooding in parts of Queensland and New South Wales—and most recently, Cyclone Alfred affecting South East Queensland—many communities have been impacted by storms and extreme weather. […]
building consulting, engineering services, news
The role of an independent building and engineering consultancy during storm season
19
Nov
Nov
Morse Building Consultancy has been working alongside the insurance industry for over 15 years as a trusted leader in independent building damage, rectification, and compliance reporting. Having no affiliation with any insurer, loss adjustor or builder makes them one of a few truly independent building and engineering consultancy company who provides their services nationally. As […]