A Few Words
About Us
Engineering Confidence
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Entire Consultants is built on the principle that informed decisions create stronger, safer and more resilient buildings.
We pride ourselves on the calibre of organisations that choose to work with us. These partnerships reflect trust in our professional judgement and communication. We guide decisions with certainty, backed by evidence and sound engineering rationale.
Our reporting translates technical complexity into clear, confident decision pathways. Everything we deliver is grounded in evidence, independence and engineering integrity.
Our advisory services underpins CAPEX modelling, renewal strategies and condition surveys that support expenditure forecasting, risk reduction and assets that remain reliable and fit for purpose.
We are recognised for our ability to capture and interpret asset intelligence with precision, helping clients plan ahead rather than react to failure. Our lifecycle assessments evaluate age, performance, risk and end-of-life requirements to support robust forward planning.
In addition to major building surveying consultancy practices, we also work alongside leading legal firms and public-sector clients who rely on technical advice, due diligence, dispute support and engineering reporting that stands up to scrutiny.
Entire Consultants brings clarity to complex environments and supports better performance across the life of every building and its services.
Our Commitment
Purpose & Values
Our strategic direction is centred on delivering building services engineering that is resilient, future-focused, and grounded in technical excellence. We aim to set a clear standard for how building services advisory should be delivered, combining engineering rigour with practical, commerciallyaware insight. Everything we do is guided by a long-term approach that supports better buildings, better decisions, and better outcomes for our clients.
Vision: Fit for the Future
We envision a built environment where building services systems are planned, designed and managed with long-term performance, resilience and whole-of-life value at the forefront.
Mission: Outshine in Building Services Engineering
Our mission is to consistently deliver high-quality technical advice that stands out for its clarity, professionalism and reliability. We aim to raise the bar in our field by providing building services engineering that clients trust implicitly.
Commitment: Standards and Expert Partner
We are committed to upholding rigorous technical standards while acting as a trusted partner throughout every stage of the asset and project lifecycle. Our clients rely on us to provide expert guidance, thoughtful insight, and the level of accountability expected of a Chartered engineering practice.
Leading Company
Company Aim & Values
Our aim is to provide clear, evidence-based building services advice that supports better decisions and long-term asset performance. We focus on delivering practical engineering guidance grounded in technical rigour, industry standards and an understanding of our clients’ operational needs. Our work is shaped by four core values that reflect how we approach every project and professional relationship.
Our work is guided by four core principles:
- Responsible
- Performance
- Standards
- Trust
Responsible
We act with integrity and accountability, providing advice that reflects both technical rigour and the long-term interests of our clients.
Performance
We are committed to delivering high-quality work that adds measurable value, improves building outcomes and supports operational reliability.
Standards
Our work is led by a Chartered Building Services Engineer with extensive industry experience and recognised professional qualifications. We apply established engineering standards and good industry practice to ensure our advice is reliable, consistent and technically robust.
Trust
We build strong, professional relationships based on transparency, reliability and confidence in the quality of our advice.
Our Technical Team
About Us
Simon Gaines
Simon is a Chartered Building Services Engineer (CABE Fellow, MCIBSE, MEngNZ) with more than 30 years’ experience across the building-services sector. He specialises in Technical Due Diligence, Condition Surveys, Risk Management, and Lifecycle Planning, providing clear and independent advice to property managers, investors, insurers, and legal teams.
While Entire Consultants is structured as a streamlined, high-expertise consultancy, we also maintain access to a small network of specialist associates who can support specific project requirements when needed. All technical direction and final outputs remain under the leadership of our Director and Principal Building Services Engineer, ensuring a consistently high standard of technical rigour and accountability.
This model provides clients with direct senior-level expertise while offering the broader capability typically associated with a larger practice.
Technical Team
We partner with a trusted group of specialist associates who support specific project needs, while all technical direction remains led by our Director and Principal Building Services Engineer. This approach ensures our clients receive the agility of a streamlined consultancy with the depth and capability of a larger practice.
This is What We Do
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Our Principal Engineer is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), a Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE), and a Member of Engineers New Zealand (MEngNZ).
In addition to engineering design and assessment, the consultancy provides independent advisory services to property managers, insurers, and legal teams. This includes expert reviews that help clarify the relationship between defects, compliance obligations, damages and liability. Our technical assessments have supported legal firms and other professional practices in resolving complex disputes through structured, defensible reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Holding a First-Class Honours degree in Building Services Engineering and an MBA, our Principal Engineer brings a highly analytical and commercially-aware approach to problem-solving, risk management, and strategic technical reporting.Technical capabilities span all major building services systems including mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical services, fire detection and protection systems, hydraulic services, vertical transportation, and security technologies.
EXPERIENCE
Their experience includes serving as Chair of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) in Auckland, leading technical advisory roles across complex building portfolios, and guiding multidisciplinary teams through design challenges, asset renewal strategies, compliance risks, and lifecycle engineering decisions.
SPECIALISED
Specialist expertise includes Technical Due Diligence, building services risk assessment, lifecycle and CAPEX planning, Long-Term Maintenance Plans (LTMPs), condition surveys, and technical auditing for existing buildings. Our Principal Engineer provides clear, prioritised and financially modelled recommendations that support informed decision-making for asset renewal, maintenance planning, compliance upgrades, and investment strategies.