Recent Team Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate three of our team members who, in recent months, have achieved new accreditations that we think deserve special attention. Matt Williams Congratulations Matt Williams from our Perth office for obtaining the status of Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) from Engineers Australia and becoming a National Registered Engineered (NER) in the areas […]
David Little shows off our expertise in Acid Sulfate Soils

The Soil Science Society of Australia hosted a Soil description refresher course in Townsville recently with 26 professionals from a range of government and non-government agencies attending the day. Douglas Partners’ Townsville resident Geo-scientist, and the society’s North Queensland representative, David Little showcased our local expertise by assisting with the Acid Sulfate Soils component of […]
Full Steam Ahead in Melbourne

This week, the Victorian State Government announced that their Level Crossing Removal Project had reached the half way mark with 25 out of 50 level crossings now gone for good. Douglas Partners is proud to have played a part in many of these. Douglas Partners have been engaged by the main construction consortia to undertake […]
Newcastle have a Cuppa for a Worthy Cause

Last week our Douglas Partners Newcastle branch hosted its annual Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Each year, the Newcastle office matches the contributions of staff towards the morning tea with a donation to Ovarian Cancer Australia, in memory Kylie Bear, who was tragically lost long before her time. We were joined by Kylie’s dad, […]
New Training Wells for our Sydney Branch

It was all action yesterday morning outside Douglas Partners’ Sydney branch where GroundTest driller George, and offsider Josh, installed a new training groundwater well and gas vapour well for future training of our staff. Andrew McIntyre, Huw Smith and David Walker were on hand to film the process for educational media. Many of the Douglas […]
Sustainable “Hovering Cube” Architecture Defies Gravity

North Avoca Studio sits cantilevered on a hill, seeming to float above lush greenery and ocean views. Image by Keith McInnes Photography North Avoca Studio is a multi-purpose space where the owners can comfortably work, relax, meditate and entertain. The clients recently relocated their family from Sydney to North Avoca to escape the increasingly busy […]
Douglas Partners Recognised with Supportive Employer Award

Each year the Defence Reserves Support Council recognises employers who have actively supported their ADF Reservist employees within their civilian and military workplaces. This year, Douglas Partners was proud to be presented with a Supportive Employer award from the Defence Reserves Support Council in recognition of the support and encouragement provided to Jack Snowden, an […]
Queensland Offices Get Their Hands Dirty in Asbestos Training

On Friday, various staff from our Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast offices completed the Asbestos Course C training. The course was held by DP Newcastle’s Environmental Section Manager, Chris Bozinovski, and is aimed at all field staff, including both environmental and geotechnical, who conduct assessments requiring sieving/screening for asbestos. It included theory and practical […]
Douglas Partners Open New Office in North West Sydney

Douglas partners is pleased to announce the opening of our new North West Sydney office centrally located at Riverstone to provide integrated and cost-effective geotechnical and environmental solutions and advice for your next project. Branch Manager, Gavin Boyd (pictured right), has broad experience within Greater Sydney and NSW in geotechnical investigations, inspections and construction advice […]
Douglas Partners Proud Sponsors of JCU’s Engineering Undergraduates Society

Douglas Partners Townsville are proud to be a sponsor of James Cook University EUS (Engineering Undergraduates Society) and were delighted to be asked to talk at their industry night last week.Tim Swavley and Peter Knott went along to show off our impressive drill rig and there was much enthusiasm from attendees when the drone came […]