Civil & Structural Expert Witness Consultancy
Pack Engineering delivers forensic reports, expert conclaves, and Supreme Court testimony backed by 100+ reports and proven judicial credibility — with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra.
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+ Expert witness reports delivered
Supreme Courts
Appearances in NSW, Victoria & Western Australia
12+
Expert conclaves attended
3 Offices
Sydney · Brisbane · Canberra
Published
Structural engineering textbook author
Precise, evidence-focused engagement across the full lifecycle of structural and civil disputes — from inspection through to testimony.
Specialised forensic reporting, expert conclaves, and court appearances for complex structural disputes across industrial, residential, and commercial sectors.
Expert technical analysis and testimony for civil infrastructure projects, providing authoritative reports on engineering failures and compliance.
Advanced structural design for complex projects, utilising 3D modelling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for non-standard construction requirements.
Detailed site investigations and structural assessments to identify defects, evaluate structural integrity, and provide evidence-based findings for litigation.
Professional advisory in construction methodology, project management standards, and technical dispute resolution.
Specialised statistical expert witness services to critique data sampling and provide quantitative analysis for engineering and construction cases.
Founding Director — Sydney-based · Expert witness since 2017 · 50+ cases
Court appearances in the Supreme Court of NSW and the Supreme Court of Victoria. Eighteen years' experience across civil & structural engineering.
Expertise spanning steel, concrete and timber structures, geotechnical engineering, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and material testing.
Listed Expert — civil & structural engineering analysis and testimony.
Full CVs are available upon request.
Our forensic work centres on the investigation of structural failures and rigorous assessment of compliance with the Australian Standards — supported by advanced calculation and analysis methods.
A 525-page structural engineering textbook. The first edition was written by Lonnie Pack; Brian Kinnear contributed the concrete chapter for the second edition.
Coverage includes actions (wind, seismic, dead/live loads), steel, concrete, timber, and geotechnical design.
The second edition is updated for AS 4100:2020, AS 3600:2018, AS 1170.4:2024, and AS 1720.1:2010.
5.0 rating
"I found Mr Pack to be a most impressive witness. He gave his evidence calmly and clearly."
"Mr Pack's unchallenged evidence should be accepted in its entirety."
"It was a pleasure working with you – no doubt we will work together again in future."
★★★★★A 5-star client review.
Professional references are available upon request.
Engagements are available by appointment across our Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra offices. CVs and rates are provided upon request.
Email: emailingadmin@packengineering.com.au
Service areas: Sydney · Brisbane · Canberra
Availability: By appointment