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Construction Monitoring --What is it? What does it involve? Why do I require it?

Construction monitoring is a series of geotechnical inspections undertaken to ensure the project's foundations align with design consent and council requirements.

On-site inspections are undertaken at key construction phases, eg subgrade, pile, earth fill compaction. The number of inspections varies based on the project requirements, typically they are outlined in council's consent conditions or requested by the engineer or project manager. ... See MoreSee Less

💧 Managing water, soil, and waste responsibly keeps your farm or site running smoothly.

Environmental Management Plans ensure you stay compliant with council requirements while addressing practical risks like stormwater runoff, erosion control, and effluent management. These are also useful tools when training staff in effluent management.

Our team works with you to create tailored, easy-to-use plans that make sense on the ground so you can focus on your operations with confidence.

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Thinking about dividing your land into new lots? 🏡

Knowing your ground conditions and potential hazards before you start is essential. Our geotechnical investigations and site assessments give you the confidence to plan safely and meet council requirements.

Connect with our team to make your subdivision process smooth and stress-free.

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How do I know if my land is safe from natural hazards?

Slope stability, flooding, and liquefaction assessments are key. Our geotechnical and environmental team evaluates your site so you can design safely, plan confidently, and avoid costly delays.

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Out on a beautiful North Otago day, Simon and Stephen have been setting up for a pond drop test. This is needed for most dairy effluent consent applications and repeated at least every 5 years for compliance in both Southland and Otago regions.

There are exceptions for ponds with a leak detection system.

Unsure when your next test is coming up, or you want more information, we’re ready to help.

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Confused about environmental rules, consents, or regulations?

Keeping up with changing council requirements can be tricky. Our team provides clear, practical advice so you understand how the rules affect your site or project helping you make informed decisions and stay compliant.

Reach out today and get clarity before small uncertainties turn into big headaches.

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👷‍♂️ Thinking about subdividing your property?

A detailed Geotechnical Investigation is a key part of the process. This means site testing (like test pits, boreholes or deep soil testing) and an assessment in line with the local territorial authority's district plan.

Your report will confirm land suitability and identify any natural hazards helping you move forward with confidence.

The amount of testing depends on your property size and the number of lots. Chat with our geotech team and we’ll put together the right scope of work for you.

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Expect the unexpected...

During foundation excavations you never quite know what you’ll find!

🚗On this site, it turned out to be a buried car! Once removed, the area was replaced with engineered fill under RDA supervision, ensuring the ground met Building Code requirements for an NZS 3604 foundation. ... See MoreSee Less

Ahead of our site visit, it’s really helpful if you can share:

📄 Building, site and/or survey plans so we understand your proposed works
📝 Any previous (or subdivision) geotechnical reports so we can better understand important site history
🔐 Access permissions to the site
📍 Location of underground services

Having these in advance allows us to plan more efficiently, identify potential issues early, and carry out a more thorough investigation on the day.

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