A day in the life of a geotechnical engineer
Geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists shape the modern landscape. When you see roads, bridges, buildings, or any structure that is tied to the Earth, geotechnical engineering likely played a role. If you ask them what a typical day of work looks like, you will possibly hear, “no two days are the same”, which may be […]
What does a geotechnical report tell you?
A geotechnical report is a technical document, generally written for a particular development or project about a specific site, by a geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist. The report summarises key information about the ground conditions across a proposed development area, and commonly includes design advice and recommendations relating to those conditions. The geotechnical report typically […]
Why is geotechnical investigation important?
Something to consider instead, what would happen if a geotechnical investigation of a site was not performed prior to design or construction? While there are varying degrees in severity, the failure to appropriately understand the ground conditions of a site and to design and build appropriately, could result in one or more of the following: […]
What do geotechnical engineers do?
Geotechnical engineering involves the assessment of the soil and rock conditions at a particular site, and their implications for the development of that site. As most structures rely on the ground for support, it is without surprise that a detailed understanding of the ground conditions, and the suitability of foundation systems, are vital to the […]
Ecovision & Ecoforum Conference 2021
As corporate partners, Douglas Partners was proud to be part of this year’s Ecovision & Ecoforum Conference held at Sydney Olympic Stadium 30 November – 2 December 2021. The conference kicked off with an inspirational keynote lecture by Dr Jordan Nguyen which covered themes from mind control to robots and avatars. There was no shortage […]
Newcastle’s Transformed University Campus – Ready for its First Students
It’s exciting to see the completed transformation of the heritage-listed former Newcastle Court House into Nihon University’s Newcastle campus – its first outside of Japan. Our Newcastle team provided a wide range geotechnical, environmental and earthworks services for this project from the planning and approval process right through to construction. These included geotechnical assessment, Mine […]
Pile Design for Solar Farms and Reactive Clay Sites
At Douglas Partners we’re passionate about sustainability and technical excellence and we’re especially pleased to contribute to optimising foundation design for solar farms across Australia. DP’s Sean Goodall (Geotechnical Engineer) and Richard Merifield (Principal and Geotechnical Analyst) have recently published a paper on Pile Design for Solar Farms and Reactive Clay Sites in Australia in […]
DP Achieves Global Standard Certification for OH&S in Sydney and Melbourne
At Douglas Partners, the commitment to providing a safe working environment sits at the pinnacle of all business functions. Therefore, it is one of Douglas Partners’ core values, because it concerns its greatest asset- its people. The team at Douglas Partners is, for this reason, very proud to announce that the Sydney and Melbourne branches […]
COVID-19 Measures and Business Continuity Plans
Douglas Partners is actively monitoring COVID-19 developments to mitigate impact to the health and safety of our people, clients and community. Although we are committed to continuing to provide a strong level of service to our clients throughout the course of these times, the onset of the Omicron strain and the self-isolation requirements of people […]
DP’s contribution to the Level Crossings Removal Project in Melbourne
The Level Crossings Removal Project has significantly transformed the city of Melbourne, effectively reducing traffic congestion, and protecting the community from dangers imposed by these level crossings. In 2020, Douglas Partners’ Melbourne team supported the Bell to Moreland Project which involved the removal of four dangerous and congested level crossings at Bell Street, Munro Street […]
