DCSS – True-Cost NZ

DC Structures Studio - March 4, 2017

True-Cost is a NZ based company led by Les Lewer. True-Cost can provide cost estimation services for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

Les is a qualified QS (NDQS) with a wealth of experience in pricing infrastructure and bridge related works. True-cost is our preferred cost estimation partner because of Les’s previous collaboration working with Dan Crocker (our Technical Director for Bridge Engineering) on previous projects such as Soljak Footbridge, Alford Footbridge and the Hīnaki Eel Trap Footbridge. Les helps us consider the cost implications of our designs and helps us develop cost effective solutions.

In 2017 True-Cost provided cost estimation services for our NZ Standard Footbridge Design.

Contact lesl@true-cost.co.nz for more information and queries regarding cost estimation for bridges and infrastructure.

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Projects

Manganui Gorge Suspension Bridge

The Manganui Gorge Bridge is a 100m long suspension bridge close to the summit of Mt. Taranaki located in New Plymouth, New Zealand. It has an impressive 93m clear span and is 1.2m wide and sits in close proximity to the existing ski-field. The purpose of the suspension bridge is to connect the “Around the Mountain” scenic walk and bypass

September 20, 2022 3 Comments

Toki Poutangata Steel Railway Truss Bridge - View accross railway

Projects

Toki Poutangata Pedestrian Bridge

The name chosen for the bridge “Toki Poutangata” (or Toki for short), describes a ceremonial adze of chiefly authority, and consists of a pounamu blade lashed to an elaborately carved handle. This styling has been carried through into the truss design of the bridge structure, with its distinctive tapered shape and green colour, drawing focus to the Buller River.

October 4, 2020 3 Comments

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Longford Cable Stayed Bridge

Longford Cable Stayed Bridge in Gore, New Zealand is a 90m spanning cable stayed pedestrian bridge. It is a 3m wide cable stayed bridge with a 32m high steel mast. The cable stayed bridge crosses the Mataura River and connects east Gore to the main centre. Cable stayed bridge design approach The crisp white circular hollow section (CHS) steel mast

October 4, 2020 No Comments

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Pukeiti Rainforest Look-out Tower

The Rainforest structures featuring a “canopy walk” and “look-out tower” were designed for Edifice Contracts Ltd as part of a Design and Construct tender for Taranaki Regional Council. The structures will form part of a unique visitor experience for the existing Pukeiti Gardens. The “Canopy Walk” will be Pukeiti Gardens signature structure and includes a 170m span suspension bridge with

March 28, 2019 No Comments