Earthquake Strengthening

Strengthening the buildings that shape our communities.

New Zealand's national system for managing earthquake-prone buildings, introduced in 2017, set a higher bar for safety and resilience. At Breen, we work proactively with business owners, engineers and local authorities to protect landmark buildings and critical infrastructure to ensure they stand strong for future generations.

Hall of Memories: Strengthening a Landmark

Oamaru

Breen partnered with the Ministry of Education and Richards Consulting Engineers to complete seismic strengthening and roofing upgrades ...

Hāwea Dam

Lake Hāwea

We're renowned for our earthquake-strengthening work on commercial and historic buildings, but the strengthening of a hydro storage dam is something even more vital to the community. However, as we soon discovered, many of the skills and techniques transferred easily.

Ohau Bridge

Mackenzie Country

When lizard expert Dr Mandy Tocher was called in to identify and remove native skinks and geckos from a habitat where two old bridges were being rebuilt by Breen Construction, she made an interesting discovery.