News
Read the latest from our team on the ground along with geotechnical and geophysical news here.
We’re proud to share that Ben Bistouni has this week been confirmed as an RDCL Principal Geotechnical Engineer, joining our team of Principals: Tom Grace, Oliver Gibson and Cam Wylie.
Principal status at RDCL is reserved for leaders who consistently demonstrate exceptional technical capability, commercial acumen, and unwavering commitment to our values. It’s a small, high-performing group — and Ben’s addition strengthens it even further.
Ben joined RDCL in 2012, starting from humble beginnings and steadily rising through determination, skill and courage. Over the years he has taken on complex and challenging roles, always stepping forward with a willingness to learn, lead and deliver. His journey is a standout example of what sustained growth and dedication look like at RDCL.
A key milestone in his career was achieving CPEng in 2024 — a hard-earned accreditation that reflects both his deep technical expertise and his resilience in navigating a demanding professional pathway.
Ben’s appointment reinforces RDCL’s position as a specialist in Geotechnical and Geophysical engineering across New Zealand and Australasia. We are driven to ensure our clients receive the best knowledge and expertise on every project, across the diverse sectors we serve. His elevation to Principal further strengthens our capability, supporting the high-quality insight and technical excellence our clients have come to expect.
Ngā mihi nui, Ben. He tōtara nui. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement.
16 hours ago
Congrats Ben. Well done!
Way to go Ben, well earned!
Fab news!
Congratulations Ben!
Rock on Ben Bistouni!
A very well deserved recognition of your knowledge, and contribution to the business. Congratulations, Ben.
Julius our Philippine based Field technician was out for 7 weeks supporting our Auckland team, and has shared this amazing photo journal of his time, showing that collaboration is strong across our regions.
At RDCL we are proud to be a business that operates across the Asia-Pacific – not just in geography, but in how we work.
Visits this year from our Philippines team to New Zealand like this one (and vice versa) have helped us reflect on the strong relationships and shared expertise that underpin our work.
Whether it’s in deep field investigations or technical problem solving, (or getting out to support the Wahs!) we back each other. The skillsets are varied, and complementary – and that’s exactly the point.
Collaboration across borders isn’t just exciting. It’s efficient and smart.
It keeps our delivery consistent, our people connected, and enhances broader thinking for us and our clients.
2 days ago
Great work stories!
Great energy, good conversations, and a chance to connect with people from right across the mining, environmental and infrastructure sectors – that’s what stood out for our team at this year’s 71st ANMSEC in Baguio City.
Across the week, we spoke with organisations working hard to lift safety, strengthen environmental practice, and deliver projects that have a positive impact on local communities. Many also stopped by to ask about our logo, giving us a chance to share the story behind Land, People and Future — and to talk about the work RDCL does across the Philippines and the wider Asia–Pacific.
A huge thank you to everyone who came over to chat. And to Georgie, Kaye, Eriko, Benjamin and Patrick – you brought real energy to Booth 165 and represented RDCL with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine sense of connection.
Events like ANMSEC remind us how important it is to be there in person: listening, learning, and building relationships that support safer, better-designed projects across the region. RDCL is well positioned to support infrastructure development across the Philippines, and we’re looking forward to continuing these conversations.
#71stANMSEC #PMEA #RDCL #Geotech #Geophysics #Mining #InfrastructureDevelopment Pusong Minero #PhilippineInfrastructure
2 weeks ago
A big thanks to our clients across Manawatū who came along to our Palmerston North get-together. It was great to catch up properly, share a few stories, and recognise the partnerships that keep our work moving.
It’s been a challenging year for many, but there was a real sense of momentum in the room – projects picking up, pipelines filling, and a bit more confidence about what’s ahead.
And thank you to Beaver and Bear for hosting us so well.
#Manawatu #ClientEvent #GeotechnicalEngineering #Partnerships #RDCL
2 weeks ago
/ Congrats Priya!
Congratulations to Priya Harrison (from our Hawke’s Bay office), who has recently achieved her Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng, CMEngNZ) accreditation.
Chartered status is one of the highest benchmarks for engineers in New Zealand, confirming the ability to take responsibility for complex projects and deliver solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.
For our clients, it strengthens our geotechnical and geophysical offering – enhancing the quality of oversight, design insight, and engineering leadership across every project.
Priya joined RDCL in 2022 and is a key member of our geotechnical design team, specialising in hazard assessment, land development and foundation and retaining design. Her practical, straightforward approach and depth of experience continue to lift the capability of our team.
Well done, Priya – a great achievement and a reflection of the expertise that continues to lift within RDCL.
#cpeng #geotechnicalengineering #EngineeringExcellence #teamrdcl #ProfessionalDevelopment
2 weeks ago
Excellent achievement Priya. Its a great professional step.
/ Merch is ready for the 71st ANMSEC in Baguio City!
Looking forward to connecting with everyone at this year’s 71st Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference.
Come and see Eriko, Georgie, Kaye, Patrick and our PH team at Booth 165 – with Derek and Benjamin from our New Zealand team also there and available for a chat.
We’ve got RDCL goodie bags ready, and plenty of reasons to show how partnering with our geotechnical specialists can deliver strong value for your clients.
#71stANMSEC #PMEA #RDCL #ProudSponsor #Geophysics #Geotech #Mining #EngineeringPhilippines Pusong Minero
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