Following the February 2011 earthquake, Terra was engaged by the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to provide rapid response earthquake damage assessment and assistance. Throughout 2011, Terra had a team of engineers who flew into Christchurch weekly to complete civil and structural earthquake damage assessments for hundreds of buildings across Christchurch and the greater Canterbury region. One significant aspect of Terra’s work within the Canterbury area is providing independent professional engineering advice in the High Court to help parties settle claims and disputes in relation to earthquake-related structural damage of buildings.

In February 2013, Terra invested in purchasing a permanent office in Christchurch as hub for our South Island Operations and to better service the growing number of clients with cost-effective professional services.