Mike has a Masters from the European School for Earthquake Engineering and a Doctorate in the design of multi-storey timber buildings. His recent professional experience includes being a co-founding Director of Enovate, designing and reviewing numerous residential, industrial and commercial structures. While proficient with concrete and steel design, Mike is sought after as a timber technology expert by a broad range of clients and teaches timber engineering at professional seminars and Universities. Mike’s roles within Enovate includes business development, structural design and review of new residential, commercial and educational projects, and the design and development of alternative structural systems.

Brian graduated with honours and completed a PhD from the University of Canterbury. He has 4 years of research experience on seismic response and analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings with precast flooring systems. He has over 11 years of consulting experience on assessment and strengthening of existing buildings and design/management of new bridges, civil structures, residential, commercial and industrial buildings.Brian’s role within Enovate are technical development, project management, and business development.

A strong background in research, design and analysis of building systems for earthquake resistance has enabled Craig to make a significant contribution to public safety though more resilient building stock, both within New Zealand and further afield. At Enovate, Craig uses these technical skills, combined with proven management and communication ability, to lead our assessment and advisory services.

Nuno completed a Masters degree from the NOVA University of Lisbon and has over 16 years experience both nationally and abroad. Nuno worked 5 years back home where he was involved in high-rise, stadium and bridge design before he ventured to Christchurch where he worked another 5 years contributing towards the re-build on seismic assessments/strengthening, and more recently managing a structural team up in Auckland. Nuno is proficient in concrete, steel and timber assisting the Enovate team to achieve high quality designs.

Zak has over a decade of structural engineering experience in NZ and the UK. Zak is a self-motivated and enthusiastic Structural Engineer with an in-depth knowledge and experience in the analysis, design, documentation and construction monitoring of new structures, the assessment and redevelopment of existing buildings and design management and coordination of multi-disciplinary projects. Zak’s collaborative work ethic, sound communication and practical solutions with architects, developers, project managers and contractors lead to effective, efficient and timely solutions.

Andy graduated the Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland and completed Master of Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland during consulting career. He has 2 years of research experience on effect of RC floor diaphragm on RC shear wall and frame structure. He has over 16 years of consulting experience on seismic assessment, design and construction monitoring of residential, industrial and commercial buildings.
Andy’s role within Enovate is project management, structural design and construction monitoring. He is specialised in steel and reinforced concrete multi-storey buildings.

Throughout his 17 years of experience in Civil, Surveying, Asset Management and Structural Engineering, Nick has built a broad knowledge base to draw on to find innovative solutions to a variety of technical problems. He has a comprehensive history leading talented teams of BIM Technicians, running complex BIM projects with high levels of coordination and information management on a wide variety of projects throughout New Zealand.