Why is geotechnical investigation important?
Something to consider instead, what would happen if a geotechnical site investigation was not performed prior to design or construction?
Read MoreDouglas Partners is an Australian employee-owned professional engineering consulting firm, specialising in the fields of Geotechnics, Environment, Groundwater, Rock Mechanics, Geophysics and Earthworks. We believe that the hallmark of a good consultant is being a trusted business partner in whom clients have confidence.
Douglas Partners’ approach to building trust and a mutually satisfying long term relationship with our clients, is to listen to their needs and set ourselves the highest standards in respect of accuracy, interpretation, presentation and delivery of our core services.
In applying ‘state of the art’ technology and having integrity in our advice, solutions and technical standards, we aim to deliver a responsive and reliable service to maintain excellent and productive working relations with all clients.
Our goal is to understand and satisfy our clients’ needs by developing and providing practical, workable, ‘world class’ solutions and cost-effective alternatives based upon our 50 plus years of experience.
Our Services
We pride ourselves in providing Integrated Practical Solutions for our clients' projects in a wide range of fields including Geotechnical, Environment, Groundwater, Rock Mechanics, Geophysics and Earthworks.
To find out more about our services click on one of the links below.
Geotechnical
Douglas Partners provides Geotechnical services for oil and gas projects, mines and associated infrastructure, industrial, commercial and residential buildings, roads, railways, bridges, tunnels and dams. We undertake this work Australia wide and in the Pacific region.
Environmental
Douglas Partners' team of highly experienced and innovative environmental consultants provide Environmental services and support for contaminated land management, waste management, remediation, salinity and acid sulphate soils assessment, marine environment studies, environmental management plans and environmental auditing projects.
Groundwater
Douglas Partners has an in-house team of highly experienced and innovative Hydrogeologists and Groundwater consultants who provide services and support in the development, control and protection of groundwater resources.
Rock Mechanics
Douglas Partners' expert consultants and engineers in the field of Rock Mechanics provide a range of mining and rock mechanics services to both the mining and civil engineering industries.
Geophysics
Douglas Partners have been providing innovative geophysical solutions to our clients for more than 30 years, often where conventional intrusive methods are impractical or costly.
Earthworks
Douglas Partners testing laboratories provide construction materials testing for industrial, commercial and residential subdivisions, mines and associated infrastructure, roads, pipe lines, quarries, railways, bridges, tunnels and dams.
Build your career and join our team
Douglas Partners' engineers and scientists gain hands-on experience on a wide range of projects around Australia.
Career OpportunitiesThe markets we operate in
Our consulting services provide our clients with a range of integrated and specialist skills with the aim of delivering practical solutions across a large number of business sectors.
MarketsWhat do geotechnical engineers do?
Specialising in the investigation of geological formations and ground behaviour, geotechnical engineers perform scientific investigations and testing to understand the impact these geological formations may have on the design and construction of building, civil and infrastructure projects.
Read MoreEcovision & 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.
Read MoreNewcastle'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.
Read MorePile Design for Solar Farms and Reactive Clay Sites in Australia
DP’s Sean Goodall (Geotechnical Engineer) and Richard Merifield's (Principal and Geotechnical Analyst) published paper on Pile Design for Solar Farms and Reactive Clay Sites in Australia in the latest issue of Australian Geomechanics.
Read MoreDP Achieves Global Standard Certification for OH&S in Sydney and Melbourne
DP is proud to have successfully achieved certification of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System in Sydney and Melbourne.
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