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Property owners are often told they need a Geotech Report for compliance, but why are they critically important to your build?

Let’s consider the ground below your building.

The intention of these reports is compliance, but in doing so, you can also gain expert insights to support efficient, cost-effective, and safe development.

The insights that RDCL provides – with every report – makes the difference from compliance to something meaningful.

While the box-ticking for building or resource consents is important for projects, even more important is knowing the ground conditions and potential for future adverse events, and to get the building design right.

Earthquakes, landslides, hidden objects under the earth, are all taken into account. Understanding your land and being clear on the risk points is information that can protect you in future (and help with insurance and council negotiations).

With so much variance in soils and geology beneath the surface, every property is different and this is data you won’t want to be without.

At RDCL we aim to cut through the jargon and red tape, and deliver a report specifically tailored to you with concise results – and insights – that are clear and understandable.

/ Find answers to our FAQ’s about Building & Resource Consents here: www.rdcl.co.nz/service/building-resource-consent/

/ Contact us to enquire about your Geotech Report www.rdcl.co.nz/need-a-geotech-report/

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We love rising to the challenge of remote work!

In addition to our presence in the Philippines and New Zealand, here are some snaps from our Senior Geophysicist Alistair Stronach, who is driving several pieces of critical work across the Pacific Islands.

Working on the islands in remote locations comes with some heady challenges, and we’re proud of what Alistair and the team are achieving.

For instance, a single downhole seismic test in the Pacific might take 5-6 days to complete, compared to just 1.5 days in New Zealand, due to travel logistics and equipment sourcing. These challenges, from sudden changes in trip plans to equipment shipping delays, test our team’s adaptability.

Despite this we are delivering quality work consistently, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Key to this are the skills, knowledge and support of locals on the ground.

In each region, we tap into local skills and supply networks, producing reliable and well-informed data sets that our clients can confidently use to guide their decisions.

The work we are doing — from seismic testing to ground conditions analysis for infrastructure projects such as hospitals, wharves, temples and commercial buildings — is critical in helping communities thrive.

On the ground the conditions are vastly different, with much less infrastructure, and yet our experiences from Aotearoa and the Philippines are still very relevant. From seismic testing to navigating volcanic lava flows and complex ground conditions, we are able to apply our deep expertise across diverse environments.

At RDCL, we are incredibly grateful for the partnerships and trust that allow us to bring our skills across the APAC region.

For geotechnical investigations anywhere across Asia-Pacific, our team are equipped and ready to fly out.

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What do you do when you are told you can’t build in a Fault Avoidance Zone?

In this case study, a residential client from the Taupō Volcanic Zone wanted to construct a building but their desired location was within a Fault Avoidance Zone (FAZ).

Our Wellington team at RDCL (led by Engineering Geologist Ryan Steadman) were able to deploy two surface geophysical techniques (ERT & GPR) to constrain the fault trace location, and ultimately enable the client to safely build in an area previously deemed not permitted.

/ Discover more: www.rdcl.co.nz/projects/constraining-fault-avoidance-zone-faz/

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Without comprehensive geotechnical ground investigations, even the most advanced mining projects can face devastating delays, increased costs, and safety risks.

In this article for the latest Philippine Resources Journal, we share the three components to effectively mitigate this key risk (and ensure the value of your investment).

You can also learn about the tools, process and experience we draw from for our extensive work in the Philippines infrastructure sector.

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We are the most experienced and the best to have on projects like these, and we hope you make RDCL your first phone call.

Philippines | Pilipinas
+63 916 276 3133 (Admin)
info@rdcl.asia

Aotearoa | New Zealand
+64 6 877 1652
info@rdcl.co.nz

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