Seismic Strengthening

Seismic Strengthening & Seismic Upgrades

The Connect Group’s internationally trained seismic strengthening specialist team provides tailored solutions to repair, strengthen and protect your assets, and the people within.

The Connect Group Advantage

With a strong reputation built on innovation and collaboration, our Seismic Strengthening team are specialists in residential, commercial and heritage works and are known for their capacity to take on large scale seismic strengthening projects such as the Christchurch Art Gallery and Christchurch Town Hall. Successful earthquake strengthening requires a deep understanding, extensive experience, and specialised skills. Our team is equipped to manage and execute the entire strengthening process, from initial project management to final completion, ensuring your structures are fortified against those unwelcome seismic events.

• Early Contractor Involvement & Collaboration - Early Contractor Involvement with The Connect Group at design phase can save you significant time and money over the life of your project.
• 20+ Year Proven Track Record - With a long proven track record in the Seismic Upgrade space, The Connect Group can give you peace of mind that your project is with the best people.
• Multi-Skilled Team - Capabilities in various construction practices such as Passive Fire Protection, Coatings, Blasting and Concrete Repairs, you can rely on us to deliver the best results for your projects.

We're Specialists in Preventing Earthquake Risk & Damage

The Canterbury Earthquakes have taught us that stringent seismic repair methods are required in order to safeguard not only the building, but its occupants. For over 20 years, our Seismic Strengthening team has expanded our skillset to strengthen both commercial and residential buildings from seismic activity. We offer column and superstructure strengthening to improve load-bearing capacity and seismic resilience and floor diaphragms to distribute seismic forces effectively to improve the stability of a building. Further to this our multi-talented team can provide drag beam strengthening solutions, application of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) to provide reinforcement and strength as well as utilizing shotcrete to strengthen shear walls. Either wet or dry spray is used depending on the application.

• Column & Superstructure Strengthening - Enhancing columns and superstructures with advanced materials to improve load-bearing capacity and seismic resilience.
• Floor Diaphragms -Strengthening floor diaphragms to distribute seismic forces effectively, improving the overall stability of the building.
• Drag Beam Strengthening - Reinforcing drag beams to transfer seismic loads between structural elements, enhancing the building’s earthquake resistance.
• Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Wrap - Applying Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) wraps to columns and beams, providing additional strength and flexibility during earthquakes.
• Shotcrete Shear Wall Strengthening - Using shotcrete to strengthen shear walls, improving their ability to withstand lateral seismic forces and enhance structural integrity. Either dry or wet spray techniques are used depending on the application.

Call The Connect Group today for all of your next Seismic Strengthening or repair needs.