Civil & Structural Expert Witness Consultancy
Pack Engineering is a specialised civil and structural expert witness consultancy delivering precise, defensible technical evidence and bespoke advanced engineering design across Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.
Services
Our work leads with expert witness reporting and bespoke complex design. We prepare reports for conclaves, mediations and court appearances, and apply 3D modelling, Finite Element Analysis and experience with non-standard construction materials to resolve technically demanding disputes.
CVs and rates available upon request.
Comprehensive expert reporting, conclaves and court appearances for complex structural disputes across industrial, residential and commercial sectors.
Specialised technical testimony and forensic reporting for civil infrastructure projects, providing authoritative insights for legal proceedings.
High-end engineering design using 3D modelling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for complex projects requiring non-standard construction solutions.
Detailed investigation and analysis of structural failures or defects to determine root causes and provide evidence-based conclusions for stakeholders.
Expert advisory and testimony regarding construction methodologies, project management standards and industry best practices in dispute resolution.
Specialised statistical expert services to critique data sampling and provide quantitative analysis to support or challenge engineering evidence.
People
Our team brings depth across steel, concrete, timber, geotechnical, foundations, retaining walls, Finite Element Analysis and material testing. CVs are available upon request.
Founding Director — Sydney
Expert witness since 2017 with 50+ cases and 18 years' civil and structural engineering experience. Has appeared in the Supreme Court of NSW and the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Engineer — Civil & Structural
Brings a civil and structural engineering background to expert reporting and analysis, supporting investigations across structural, geotechnical and material assessment work.
References & Reviews
Judicial and client references demonstrating courtroom credibility. Professional references available upon request.
A five-star review from a verified client.
James Weidmann
Client review
“I found Mr Pack to be a most impressive witness. He gave his evidence calmly and clearly.”
Judicial Comment
March 2018, Judgement in Proceedings 2015/120806
“Mr Pack's unchallenged evidence should be accepted in its entirety.”
Expert Determination
May 2021 (confidential)
“It was a pleasure working with you — no doubt we will work together again in future.”
Client
October 2022 (confidential)
Publications
Australian Guidebook for Structural Engineers — a 525-page textbook, first edition authored by Lonnie Pack, with a second-edition contribution by Brian Kinnear updating the concrete chapter.
About
Pack Engineering was founded by Lonnie Pack in 2021 in response to demand for specialised structural expert witness services. Since then the firm has delivered 100+ expert reports, participated in 12+ conclaves and mediations, and appeared in the Supreme Courts of NSW, Victoria and Western Australia.
With offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, our experts span structural engineering, construction, project management and statistics. We work with firms such as Colin Biggers & Paisley, with a consistent focus on compliance with Australian Standards and relevant international codes.
Contact
Available by appointment. Get in touch to discuss your matter and the right engagement for it.
emailingadmin@packengineering.com.au
Site investigation and condition assessment.
Court-ready expert reporting and analysis.
Expert conclaves, mediations and case management support.
Servicing Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra. CVs and rates available upon request.