Services

Civil/Structural Engineering Design and Management

We deliver civil and structural engineering solutions that align design with effective project management, minimising risk, streamlining delivery, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

General Earthworks and Site Grading

Our earthworks services are tailored to the site-specific challenges of each project, optimising material use, controlling costs, and supporting efficient construction. Our expertise includes:

Site grading and pad works
Sediment and erosion control plans
Material movement optimisation
Drainage embankments
Embankments and diversion bunds
Rail corridor earthworks and drainage
3D modelling and drafting

Water Management and Structures Design

We design effective water management systems and associated structures that mitigate flooding, improve site resilience, and extend asset life, including:

Basin, dam, and levee design
Spillways and inlet structures
High-efficiency sediment control systems
Open channel, drainage networks and diversions
Storm water management plans
Road drainage systems (culverts, floodways, table drains)

Road Infrastructure

From haul roads to public access routes, we plan and design durable, cost-effective road infrastructure to meet performance, safety, and lifecycle demands. Our expertise includes:

Public and private road design (temporary, permanent, maintenance)
Mining haul roads
Pavement and seal design
Seal design 
Road safety and impact assessment
Swept path and turning analysis 
Site traffic flow optimisation

Mine Closure Studies*

Our team supports Mine ClosureStudies and PRCP development with technical, visual, and consultative inputs that ensure compliance, engagement, and environmental responsibility.

Flood and hydrology modelling
3D visualisation for stakeholder consultation 
Landform and drainage modelling
Water management strategies
Decommissioning plans and infrastructure assessments
Surface hydrology analysis 

* Services provided in partnership with

Forward Hydro

Structural Engineering and Design

We offer structural design, engineering, and certification services, ensuring structural integrity and compliance across a range of assets. Our expertise includes:

Reinforced concrete (foundations, slabs, footings)
Structural steel design and detailing
Shop drawings and documentation
Technical design reviews

Mechanical Engineering Design and Management

We provide end-to-end mechanical engineering design and support, tailored to the operational needs of mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure environments.

Mechanical Designs

Our mechanical designs are purpose-built to meet the performance, safety, and fabrication requirements of each client. Our expertise includes:

Design of metallic/plastic components for manufacturing, moulding, overmoulding, 3DPrinting prototyping, or CAD simulations
Design of custom jigs and brackets for specific client needs, including testing and quality assurance
3DCAD design and development of parts, components, sheet metal parts and assemblies, and general assemblies

Pumps and Piping Solutions

We design efficient, fit-for-purpose pump and pipeline systems based on project duty, terrain, and flow requirements. Our expertise includes:

Pump sizing and specification based on duty and custom system requirements
Pipeline sizing and specification based on duty, terrain, and site requirements
Existing pipeline system verification and simulation of water systems and slurries

Materials Handling Solutions

We evaluate and optimise materials handling systems to enhance flow, performance, and throughput efficiency. Our expertise includes:

Conveyor belt and conveyor system sizing
Conveyor belt review and capacity evaluation
Landform design
Evaluation of flow in chutes and bins
Bulk materials characterisation (in collaboration with third party, e.g. TUNRA)

Simulations

We support operational and engineering decisions with data-driven simulations across fluid systems and mechanical components. Our expertise includes:

Dynamic piping simulations of water systems and slurries (Pumpsim)
Dynamic water management simulation in a mine environment (Pumpsim Simulation with conditional pump on-off control, dam levels, and alarms to assess possible risks)
Finite element analysis (FEA) of parts and components
 Custom MS Excel-based scenario modelling for customer use (operations workflow to identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve efficiency)

Safety Audits

JBU Group performs safety audits on conveyor systems (adequate fencing, guarding and safe access), as well as the safety of equipment in an industrial environment. This is performed in accordance with the AS/NZS standards and requirements.

Project & Construction Support

We support your project through every phase of construction, offering technical expertise, rapid response, and quality assurance to keep things moving safely and efficiently.

Project and Construction Technical Support

We can assist clients with technical support throughout the project lifecycle to develop quick and agile solutions, including:

Project engineer support
Temporary works
Onsite personal and specialist engineers
Rapid response to construction requests for information (RFI’s)
Technical and staged material take off (MTOs) 
Technical construction 3D models

Construction Inspections

We can assist clients with construction quality assurance and construction certification, including:

Construction testing plans (ITPs)
Onsite inspections
Inspection reports
RPEQ construction certification signoff

Constructability Reviews

We conduct rigorous engineering and constructability reviews, identifying potential issues early and proving insightful recommendations for project optimisation. Our project reviews include:

Independent concept design constructability reviews 
Independent detailed design constructability reviews
Client-side construction standards reviews 
Early works and construction design staging reviews 
Providing detailed constructability reports and plans 

Documentation & Visualisation

We develop clear, precise documentation and powerful 3D visualisations to streamline approvals, improve understanding, accelerate decision-making, and enhance community consultation.

Engineering Documentation

Our engineering documentation is developed to meet the specific requirements for your project, creating an efficient design process tailored to your specific needs. While the required documentation varies from project to project, some of the documentation services we offer include the following:

Material take off (MTO’s)
Technical and engineering reports
Engineering management plans
Project technical specifications
Geotechnical and survey briefs
Construction scope of works

Design Documentation

Leveraging industry-leading technology, we create precise and compliant 2D and 3D documentation from concept to detailed and construction, including:

2D drafting and documentation
Concept sketches
Detailed engineering plans 
3D design models 
Concept modelling
Detailed design models 
BIM compatible 3D models

3D Model Visualisation

Our 3D models enhance visualisation, communication, and stakeholder engagement, allowing for greater project accuracy:

Client interactive concept and detailed models
3D workshopping option models
Progressive model visualisation
Community engagement models/workshopping 
High-resolution project videos and stills 
Virtual reality (VR) models and renders