Ensuring Project Success with Level 1 Testing and Risk Management at Douglas Partners
Introduction to Level 1 Testing at Douglas Partners At Douglas Partners, our Level 1 testing procedures are not just a process – they reflect our commitment to excellence. We handle each project with precision, ensuring transparency and focusing intently on client satisfaction, aligning with industry best practices and compliance standards. The Importance of Level 1 […]
Douglas Partners for Clean Up Australia Day: Making a Positive Impact Nationwide
Throughout March, Douglas Partners branches proudly participated in Clean Up Australia Day, dedicated to enhancing our local environments. From footpaths, shores, lakes and roadsides to parks, our teams from across departments embarked on a collective mission. We are thrilled to share that our efforts yielded significant results, with a total of 126.45kg rubbish collected nationwide. A special […]
Celebrating Our Success: Client Choice Awards 2024
In a highly competitive landscape, where 250 firms from across Australia and New Zealand competed for recognition, we, at Douglas Partners, stood out. With over 16,000 individual client ratings submitted to Beaton, our commitment to excellence shone through. Leading the Way in Construction and Infrastructure Our clients bestowed upon us the highest overall client service scores […]
New Starters Induction and Graduate Development Program at Douglas Partners
At Douglas Partners, we believe in nurturing the talent and providing a solid foundation for ongoing professional growth. Our New Starters Induction and Graduate Development Programs are designed to equip our newest people with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to thrive in their career. Empowering New Talent for Success We recently convened our Annual New Starter Induction […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
To commemorate 2024’s International Women’s Day, we reflect on progress made in our business that reflects this year’s theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’. Some of our recent actions include: Expanding our enhanced annual leave provisions to positions that historically fell outside of this benefit; Introduction of purchased annual leave; Shareholding eligibility to a broader cohort; Launch […]
Could asbestos be present on your site?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that was widely used in Australia in automotive, building, construction and other materials (e.g., textiles) for its superior heat-resistant, and insulating properties. The use of asbestos was banned in Australia in 2003, but given the wide use before this time, asbestos-containing materials (ACM) may still be […]
Pavement Overlay Design
Pavement overlay is cheaper than reconstruction. It is suitable for shorter life span (asset prioritisation) and faster than reconstruction or stabilisation. Downloads Pavement-Overlay-Design – PDF Pavement-Overlay-Design – pptx
Douglas Partners’ 36th Annual Technical Seminar – A Celebration of Continuous Improvement
Douglas Partners‘ 36th Annual Technical Seminar was not just an assembly of professionals but a vibrant celebration of the theme of Continuous Improvement. At the core of the event were over 60 engaging presentations by engineers, scientists, and consultants from across the company. These sessions delved deep into project challenges, shared insights gained from overcoming […]
How Geotechnical Engineers determine the shear strength parameters of soil
When it comes to understanding soil behavior and stability, one crucial aspect is its shear strength. The shear strength of a soil is defined as the soil’s ability to resist sliding along a plane when subjected to shear forces or loading. In geotechnical engineering, we are generally concerned with the shear strength of soil because, […]
Envirolab’s Special Gift Marks Douglas Partners’ Diamond Milestone
Our long-time partner Envirolab commemorated our diamond anniversary with a truly special gift – a bespoke painting capturing the essence of our journey. Titled “The Crane Index,” the piece symbolises the longstanding tradition sustained by our Sydney Regional Manager, Bruce McPherson where he refers to the RLB Worldwide Crane Index in his annual speech at […]
