Navigating the Future of Childcare Real Estate

Insights from the Childcare & Early Learning Summit The Childcare & Early Learning Real Estate Summit, held recently, offered an insightful platform for industry leaders to converge and discuss the evolving landscape of childcare real estate in Australia. With the nation boasting 8,500 childcare centres valued at an aggregate of A$34 billion and climbing, the […]
Support @ Douglas 2024: Empowering teams for continuous improvement

The second annual Support @ Douglas seminar recently convened members from our Shared Services and Branch Administration teams across our 19 locations nationwide. This event not only underscores the pivotal role these teams play in ensuring the effective functioning of our business but also acknowledges that they represent the backbone of Douglas Partners, with their […]
Reflecting on Resilience: ‘Rebuilding the Northern Rivers’—A Story of Community and Collaboration

In March 2022, the Northern Rivers region faced unprecedented flooding that left communities devastated. Douglas Partners, in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) and other industry partners, stepped forward to assist in the recovery efforts. EWB’s recent documentary, ‘Rebuilding the Northern Rivers,’ directed by Isabella Fredheim and Peter Teys, showcases the vital role of […]
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 […]
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 […]