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 […]
Moss Vale Railway Bridge Drilling Underway
Drilling is underway for a new share path bridge across the Unanderra to Moss Vale railway line at Moss Vale. The work is being constructed by Saunders Civilbuild for Wingecarribee Shire Council. Douglas Partners has previously undertaken geotechnical investigations for the bridge in 2016 for Arcadis Australia Pacific, the project engineers. We were able to […]
Harmony Day 2018
Today across Douglas Partners we celebrate Harmony Day because we believe that the very best solutions and ideas are as a result of a diverse, multicultural and inclusive workforce, each contributing a unique perspective, expertise and experience to the task at hand regardless of gender, ethnicity, cultural or religious background, or any other distinction that […]
Douglas Partners Recognised at Client Choice Awards
At Douglas Partners our primary objective is to ‘Provide outstanding client service with integrity to achieve practical solutions aligned with client requirements.’Last night we were recognised for our continued achievement of this objective with the honour of winning awards in the four categories we were nominated for at the Financial Review Client Choice Awards held […]
Guiding the Next Generation of Engineers
Douglas Partners believes it is important to offer vocational placement and training to the future generation of engineers which is why when Benjamin approached our Townsville branch about a 10 week vocational placement we were happy to take him under our wings. Douglas Partners believes it is important to offer vocational placement and training to […]
Geotechnical Design and Construction Aspects of the M80 Bridges Across Moonee Ponds Creek In Melbourne
Abstract This paper describes the design of embankments and piled foundations for new bridges across Moonee Ponds Creek as part of the Melbourne M80 Upgrade Project. The bridges are part of the eastbound duplication and consist of 7 spans (main carriageway) and 8 spans (auxiliary exit). The maximum approach embankment height relative to the existing […]
