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Read the latest from our team on the ground along with geotechnical and geophysical news here.
When critical infrastructure is being built, confidence in what’s below the surface cannot be understated.
As part of the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant development in Mount Maunganui, RDCL supported the QA process for a complex secant piled wall, designed with seismic resilience in mind.
On projects like this, the consequences of getting it wrong can be significant, making verification a critical part of construction.
Working alongside the wider project team over an 18-month period, RDCL deployed acoustic and optical televiewers to 3D image 84 QA drillholes within the piled wall. This allowed the team to identify and assess potential engineering defects, while eliminating drilling-induced features from interpretation.
The result was an additional layer of confidence in the installation quality of a critical structure at the heart of the project. An important piece of infrastructure, designed to support the Bay of Plenty for future generations.
At RDCL, we know the role specialist geotechnical and geophysical services can play. We respect our role – helping major infrastructure projects move forward with greater certainty, resilience, and understanding of the conditions below the ground.
🔗 Learn more: www.rdcl.co.nz/projects/te-maunga-wwtp/
#GeotechnicalEngineering #Infrastructure #WastewaterInfrastructure #ConstructionQA #Televiewer #BayOfPlenty #RDCL
1 week ago
Delivering televiewer surveys in the steep terrain of Davao de Oro, Mindanao, our Philippines team is supporting mining exploration in a challenging field environment.
For some of the team — including Eulyn, Elden, and Engie — this is home ground, working alongside Eriko, Marvin, and Nocky.
Working across steep terrain and variable weather, the team is supporting exploration programmes where understanding subsurface structure early is critical to safe and efficient mine planning.
Borehole televiewers provide high-resolution, oriented images of the borehole wall, allowing geologists and engineers to visualise and accurately identify subsurface structures, fractures, and geological features in situ. This reduces uncertainty and supports more confident decisions around resource development and ground stability.
Like much of RDCL’s work across the Asia–Pacific, delivery requires adaptability. With remote access, changing conditions, and tight programmes, the team is able to adjust operations — including deploying night shifts where needed — to keep data flowing without compromising quality.
It’s a strong example of what our teams do every day: combining specialist tools, practical field delivery, and local knowledge to turn complex ground conditions into decision-ready insight for our clients.
2 weeks ago
Adding further strength to our Auckland geotechnical team.
We’re pleased to welcome Benjamin Agraam as a Lead Geotechnical Engineer, bringing over 15 years’ experience across New Zealand, Singapore, and the Philippines on large-scale and technically complex projects.
Benj’s background spans deep excavations, underground structures, land reclamation, and landslips remediation with particular strength in stability assessment, retaining structures design, and foundation design.
For our clients, this means increased capability on the ground in Auckland — supporting practical, well-informed solutions in challenging conditions.
As RDCL continues to grow, we’re focused on building teams like this — experienced, hands-on, and collaborative.
Great to have you on board, Benj.
#GeotechnicalEngineering #Infrastructure #Auckland #RDCL
3 weeks ago
In today’s unpredictable world, solid ground matters more than ever.
From shifting climate patterns to tighter budgets and complex terrain across New Zealand, the Philippines, and the Pacific, the challenges facing infrastructure and development teams are growing.
If you're looking for insights on building ground resilience, here's some intel based on RDCL's deep experience.
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2 months ago
It is amazing what can be learned after 30 years in a complex industry.
From three decades of involvement in Philippine mining, here are five lessons that consistently stand out.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-lessons-from-30-years-philippine-mining-rdcl-axdse
/ As published in the latest Philippine Resources Journal this week
(issuu.com/brimblepublishing/docs/prj2601_digital/58)
2 months ago
Thanks for sharing RDCL
Behind every set of reliable CPT data is a commitment to getting the fundamentals right.
Recently, Kaye from our Philippines team travelled to Malaysia to recalibrate RDCL’s CPT cones as part of our annual quality assurance programme. This type of work is essential.
Regular calibration ensures our equipment performs exactly as it should, giving our clients confidence in the data that informs design, risk management, and construction decisions.
It’s one of the many behind-the-scenes steps our team take to uphold the standard we expect of ourselves — and that our clients rely on.
Thank you Kaye for the travel, effort, and attention to detail. It matters.
Quality doesn’t happen by accident, it's built into everything we do.
#CPT #GeotechnicalEngineering #GroundInvestigation #QualityMatters #RDCL
3 months ago
Well done Kaye! Your hard work helps keep the Manila office running.