Comprehensive Structural Assessment South Australia

Intrax Forensic Division – Structural Assessment South Australia

When there  are questions regarding the integrity of a building, it’s not enough to depend on surface-level inspections. In South Australia, where conditions such as reactive soils, coastal air and bushfire exposure can all influence a structure’s lifespan. It is due to this that having access to a truly comprehensive assessment is vital. That’s where Intrax’s Forensic Division comes to the fore.

Our team specialises in structural assessments with a forensic focus. We go beyond routine checks to uncover the real causes of damage, deterioration, or potential failure. Whether the purpose is safety, compliance, insurance, or dispute resolution, our assessments provide evidence-based answers that clients can rely on.

A Forensic Approach to Structural Integrity

What sets Intrax apart is the forensic lens applied to every inspection. Instead of simply noting visible issues, our engineers investigate why a defect has happened and what it means for the structure’s future. This makes our reports invaluable in legal contexts, insurance claims, and when long-term investment decisions are being made.

We combine engineering expertise with advanced diagnostic methods such as thermal imaging, ultrasonic scans, and drone surveys. These techniques allow us to identify unknown risks without causing damage to the structure itself. In cases where immediately apparent hazards are discovered, we also provide make-safe recommendations so occupants and workers remain protected while permanent solutions are developed.

Structural Assessment South Australia – What You Can Expect from the Process?

Every structural assessment is tailored to the building type, its history, and the issues at hand, but our methodology follows a clear structure. We begin by scoping the project to understand the context, then carry out detailed on-site inspections supported by diagnostic tools. Findings are analysed against Australian Standards and building codes, with particular attention to safety and compliance.

The outcome is a detailed report that not only identifies defects but explains their implications. Importantly, we provide short-term actions to manage urgent risks alongside long-term strategies that consider cost, durability, and maintenance. This ensures property owners and stakeholders have both immediate clarity and a clear plan for the future.

Who Relies on Our Expertise?

Our forensic structural assessments are trusted across South Australia by a wide range of stakeholders:

  • Property owners and strata managers seeking peace of mind about building safety
  • Insurance providers needing evidence-based reports for claims
  • Lawyers and consultants requiring independent expert opinions in disputes
  • Government and councils investigating compliance or structural failures
  • Developers and asset managers planning future maintenance and capital works

Local Knowledge, National Standards

Operating across South Australia gives our engineers a deep understanding of the region’s unique challenges. Whether it is coastal corrosion in bayside suburbs or soil movement in outer growth areas. Combined with strict adherence to Australian Standards, this knowledge ensures our reports are both locally relevant and technically robust.

Clarity and Confidence in Structural Assessment South Australia

When you engage Intrax’s Forensic Division, you’re not just getting a report, you’re getting clarity, compliance, and confidence. Our structural assessments provide the insight you need to protect safety, reduce risk, and make informed, cost-effective decisions about your property.

If you need a trusted partner to investigate a building’s structural condition in South Australia, contact Intrax Forensic today to arrange your comprehensive assessment.

Get in touch with our dedicated Forensic team.

Arlene Wherrett

Non-Executive Director

Arlene is a highly regarded executive and board member with deep experience across the technology, government and consulting sectors. She has held senior leadership roles in Australia and across Asia, with a focus on go-to-market strategy, digital transformation, customer experience and organisational leadership.

Arlene is the founder of Titaniam, a leadership coaching and consulting firm and a Partner at J.P. Wilson, a Southeast Asia-based growth advisory firm. She is also a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, working with executive teams to enhance performance and lead transformational change.

Arlene holds a Master of Management from Macquarie Business School and is a passionate advocate for building strong, values-led leadership teams that drive positive, lasting impact.

Danny Borzillo

Executive Director

Danny Borzillo is an Executive Director.

Danny has a broad range of experience gained over 30 years of working in the construction and engineering consultancy industries.

Danny is the co-Founder of Intrax Consulting Engineers and was instrumental in the establishment of the Business in 2003. The early success of Intrax was mainly attributed to Danny’s innovation in the volume housing market and positioning Intrax to off its unique end to end service.

Danny Borzillo held the position of Managing Director of Intrax and then joint Managing Director together with Robert Borzillo until March 2011 when Barry Borzillo was appointed.

Prior to establishing and working at Intrax, Danny was involved in several small to mid-sized engineering consultancy businesses. His roles in these companies included Business Owner, Director and Senior Manager, providing consultancy design and construction advice and design services to the building industry.

Danny holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from Victoria University, is a Chartered Member of the Australian Institute of Engineers and is a Member of several industry technical bodies.

Barry Borzillo

CEO/MD

Barry Borzillo is the CEO/MD of the Intrax Consulting Group

Barry has a broad range of experience in the construction, telecommunications, professional services and government outsourcing industries.

Prior to his appointment in March 2011 as CEO/MD of Intrax, Barry held CEO roles for the ESH group, Tenix Solutions and Ericsson Australia/NZ. He spent nearly four years in the USA in senior roles with Ericsson Inc.

Barry began his career at Ericsson in 1987 as part of the Graduate program. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (Executive) from the Australian Graduate School of Management, a Bachelors’ degree with Distinction in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Victoria University, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Engineers and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Barry is passionate about improving educational outcomes in disadvantaged communities which is one of the reasons he joined the Ardoch Youth Foundation Board for ten years, the last five of which he was also the Chairperson.

Andrew Taylor

CFO & Company Secretary

Andrew has more than 30 years of diverse and progressive senior financial experience in professional services, manufacturing and government industries. He is a trusted and proactive business partner, has developed and led high-performance teams, been a member of executive teams and

Andrew has more than 30 years of diverse and progressive senior financial experience in professional services, manufacturing and government industries. He is a trusted and proactive business partner, has developed and led high-performance teams, been a member of executive teams and Boards, and driven organisation change with profitability, working capital and structure.

Prior to his appointment in April 2018 at Intrax, Andrew was regional CFO – Australia and NZ region at Aurecon. He spent 17 years at Aurecon leading the finance team, corporatising the business and driving operations across ANZ and Asia.

Andrew is CPA qualified and holds a Bachelor of Business – Accounting.

Andrew’s career highlights include: aligning and integrating 2 major businesses; the initiation, design and implementation of reporting and budgeting software globally; and development and leadership of a new Finance function for a growing company. Andrew enjoys team leadership, developing and mentoring others to reach their potential, and is passionate about maturing, evolving and improving companies and businesses.

Nigel Guo

Executive Director and CTO

Nigel is the Chief Technology Officer of Intrax.

Nigel joined Intrax in 2007 and rapidly rose through ranks with the business. Nigel completed a Bachelor of Structural and Civil engineer from University of Melbourne, and also earned a  Master of Business Administration from Melbourne Business School.

Nigel has had many roles at Intrax, from engineer, to running the residential engineering and quality departments before being promoted into general management roles.

He has played a key role in continuing process and system improvement at Intrax, developing most of the processes and procedures used in the housing departments today that have enabled Intrax to scale with quality, while consistently delivering to clients..

In his spare time Nigel likes sketching, playing bass guitar and soccer.

Robert Borzillo

Non-Executive Director, member of the risk committee

Robert Borzillo is a Non-Executive Director of the Intrax Consulting Group. Robert has over 40 years’ experience working as an engineer in various capacities within the Australian building Industry.

Robert was a co-founder of Intrax Consulting in 2003 with a vision to establish

a dynamic end to end values driven engineering consultancy delivering services into the residential housing and building construction industries in Australia.

Prior to the establishment of Intrax Consulting Robert was General Manager of Porta Moulding working

within the Australian timber industry; in forestry, manufacture and distribution of timber products for the residential building and construction industries.

In his earlier days, Robert also worked as an engineer for Humes Concrete. Involved in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of precast concrete components for large scale civil and building infrastructure. Robert spent time working in Sydney NSW, and Far North Queensland on many projects. Prior to that Robert spent time with the Country Roads Board in road design and planning of Victorian road infrastructure.

Robert earned a bachelor’s degree from Victoria University, BE Civil is a Certified Practicing Engineer CPE, is on the National Engineers Register. NER, and an accredited practicing engineer in most Australian states. Robert is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. GAICD.

Robert’s passion outside of work is travel and snow skiing. He has had the privilege to combine these passions traveling extensively and skiing in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Japan, Italy, and Switzerland.

Phillip Campbell

Chairman of the Board – Non-Executive Director and member of the risk committee

Phillip Campbell is the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Intrax Consulting Group.

Phillip is an experienced company director with a demonstrated history of successful transformations of public and private organisations by focusing

on the intrinsic value of the business, working behind the scenes to improve the effectiveness of management and building strong foundations for growth.

Graduating from Queensland University with a Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Phillip has been CEO/MD of a number of public and private companies in the manufacturing and engineering services sectors.

He is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Phillip has an abiding belief that a stable and safe family home environment is critical for children to achieve a sound education and establish the foundations of a productive life. This is one of the reasons he joined Anchor Inc and is currently its Chairman.