About Acumen Engineers

Acumen Engineers delivers specialist engineering and building consultancy services to the construction, design, property management and insurance industries. We have 30 years’ experience assessing building defects, undertaking engineering and dilapidation surveys, and assisting clients embarking on construction works. 

Acumen Engineers was established by Anthony Fowler following the 1989 Newcastle earthquake. Based locally at the time, he undertook over 4,000 engineering inspections in quake-damaged Newcastle and established a reputation for concise and accurate reporting of building conditions.

Based in Sydney, Anthony personally carries out assignments for clients across a range of structures, including high-rise buildings, hotels, historic buildings, universities, schools, houses, townhouses, apartments, bridges, roads, tunnels and industrial sites. He regularly accepts urgent and out of town engagements. In the unlikely event he is unable to assist, Anthony is able to recommend other consultants.