How Civil Engineering is Like Speedway Racing
At first glance, it may seem that speedway racing and civil engineering have little in common. We thought that, too, until we started sponsoring Modified 1NZ racecar driver Luke Brown and discovered that our two fields bear striking similarities. Both demand precision, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence – qualities that have been instrumental in […]
Legislation Changes for Earthquake Prone Buildings
The New Zealand Earthquake Prone Building Amendment Act has passed its final reading and was fully enacted on 1 July 2017. All local council policies, procedures and time frames are now superseded by the Act and associated Regulations. CHANGES Not much has changed. Basically the idea is to introduce a nationally consistent approach. Areas […]
The Importance of Civil Engineering Companies in Shaping Our Communities
The role of civil engineering companies in developing and enhancing our communities has always been there. Essentially, the fundamental principles of engineering haven’t changed much. However, that doesn’t mean change hasn’t been highly present in our industry. In truth, as the years have ticked on, the weight of the importance of civil engineering has only […]
Time is Everything: Achieving Resource Consent
Securing council approval for resource consent applications can be a challenging experience for any project manager. Each application comes with its own set of requirements and procedures that can delay processes and can stretch out over weeks, if not months. Between dealing with ever-changing requirements, lengthy processes and uncertainty around decisions, the entire process can […]
We Don’t Do Jandals: Dodd’s Commitment to Health and Safety
In civil engineering, ‘doing jandals’ is a metaphor for taking a casual approach – something the team at Dodd steers clear of, especially when it comes to health and safety. At Dodd Civil Consultants, we pride ourselves on not just adhering to health and safety standards but going above and beyond them. This commitment to […]