Trialling Our New Proprietary GIS for Contaminated Sites
Did you know that the NSW EPA maintain a list of over 1,700 contaminated sites? When undertaking a contaminated land site investigation Douglas Partners use this information to compile a site history that allows us to identify likely contaminants based on historical site uses. This allows us to be targeted in our analysis whilst ensuring […]
Safety First for our Newcastle Team
Some of the staff from our Newcastle branch recently spent a cold and rainy Sunday in the office refreshing their first aid qualifications. First Aid knowledge is invaluable for the individual, our work colleagues and for our community in the event of an accident or emergency situation. It enables us to assist persons who become […]
Earthworks services provided for Gunn Point Road upgrade in the Northern Territory
Our Earthworks team in Darwin recently provided a range of quality testing of fill, subgrade, subbase and basecourse pavement materials for the Gunn Point Road upgrade. The project comprised sealing over 20km of road which included numerous culvert crossings. When completed, the the works provided improved road safety, reduced travel times, reduced damage to vehicles […]
Douglas Partners (once again) recognised with Supportive Employer Award
The Defence Reserves Support Council has, for another year, recognised Douglas Partners for a Supportive Employer award in recognition of the support and encouragement provided to Jack Snowden, an Environmental Scientist in Douglas Partners’ Sydney office. Jack is a section commander with 7 Light Battery, 9 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery based in Sydney and has […]
Douglas Partners MD Sleeping Rough for a Good Cause
In June, leaders in business, community and government will sleep without shelter on one of the longest nights of the year to help change the lives of Australians experiencing homelessness. This year our Managing Director Will Wright will be joining them. Will will be participating in this years’ Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise much needed […]
Supporting UDIA in Western Sydney
Douglas Partners were proud to be the major sponsors of the recently held UDIA Annual Western Sydney Luncheon. It was a terrific opportunity to hear from the Mayors and GMs of Penrith, Liverpool, Blacktown, Campbelltown and The Hills Shire Council as well as Douglas Partners Director Chris Kline, about the vision, challenges and opportunities for […]
AS 1726:2017
Geotechnical Site Investigations Previously the delineation between a coarse material (sand, gravel) and a fine material (clay, silt) was based on the majority rule. Downloads Presentation-on-foamed-bitumen 2019-Technical-Seminar-Presentation-Michael-Gawn-AS1726-2017-Reduced – PDF 2019-Technical-Seminar-Presentation-Michael-Gawn-AS1726-2017 – pptx
How can you help me, help you? A geotechnical perspective.
A geotechnical perspective. Christopher Bell I am often asked what information is needed to prepare a geotechnical investigation tender/proposal. In this post I will share what I perceive as the minimum information needed to prepare a proposal/tender for a geotechnical investigation and why. The tender/proposal preparation process commences as a desktop assessment and involves a […]
Geological fault mapping provides significant savings for our clients
Geological faults, even minor faults in the rock such as is seen in the photo below, can result in significant changes in ground conditions over short distances and major impacts on development. This fault was observed in the side of a lift shaft excavation, during a routine footing inspection on a major project in Sydney. […]
Douglas Partners wins at 13th Australian New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics
Sean Goodall, Geotechnical Engineer based at Douglas Partners‘ Newcastle office, has taken out the award for the Best Conference Paper by a Young Professional at the 13th Australian New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics. Sean’s award was presented by the National AGS chair, Professor Steve Fityus at the completion of the conference which was held in […]
