So CPR Engineers forms long-term relationships with clients, they engage with the communities in which they work, and they are experienced with building builders taking their projects from inception to completion – these are all factors that have powered the firm’s growth over the years. One more important factor has been the knowledge and expertise of their leadership team, including and especially founding Director Neil Pearson. According to Reynolds, Neil has been a “steadying influence” to the firm over 20 years, and holds “significant technical knowledge as a structural engineer.” He calls him “one of Adelaide’s finest,” and says CPR would not be where it is today without his extraordinary contributions. Looking ahead, CPR Engineers is not content to rest on its laurels. The company is gearing up for an ambitious eight-storey apartment project in Bowden, developed in collaboration with Kennett Builders. This venture into higher-density residential projects signals not only a strategic expansion of its portfolio but also a continued commitment to addressing urban development challenges with creativity and precision. “We’ve got a few decent-sized projects in the pipeline,” Reynolds mentions, hinting at the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. The secret to CPR Engineers’ enduring success lies in its ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines. The company’s partnerships with renowned architectural practices—such as Cox Architecture, Brown Falconer, DesignInc and of course the history with Swanbury Penglase Architects and David Combe and Associates, which dates back 40 years —ensure that every MARCH 2025
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