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Our Engineers - Consulting can assist you in West Coast. Davis Ogilvie & Partners Ltd are here for you.  We're based in West Coast so get in touch to find out more information about us today.

Davis Ogilvie is an established development consultancy which originated in Christchurch in 1932 and now operates throughout the South Island. 

Davis Ogilvie provides a complete range of multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying and development planning services within one company. By covering structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, land surveying, resource management and environmental science we are able to simplify construction, design and development using collaborative processes to create better solutions for our clients.

We have teams in Christchurch, Nelson, Greymouth and Timaru experienced in sustainable land and property development. Not only will their expertise add value to your project, you will also benefit from our enduring relationships with other professional consultancies throughout the South Island.

The DO Surveying Team collects and interprets data which informs the way land development projects are planned. Our team utilises sophisticated computer systems and state of the art industry technologies delivering fast, accurate outcomes.

* Urban and rural subdivisions & Strata title subdivisions
* Building setouts
* Rentable area surveys (BOMA) 
* Civil construction setout
* Topographical surveys
* Unit title subdivisions 
* Easement surveys
* Deformation surveys 
* As built surveys
* Zip level, digital level and verticality surveys
* Maori Land Surveys 
* Boundary Location Surveys (Redefinitions)
* Accretion / erosion surveys
* Mining survey 
* Laser scanning and deformation surveys

These services may be provided as part of a multidisciplinary project involving planning, surveying and engineering; or as a stand-alone service for any project requiring surveying expertise.

About Us

Do you want to subdivide but don't know where to start? Have a boundary dispute with a neighbour? Or need a site survey to ensure your new house is built in the right place?

The big question is "How can I...? Most people know what they want to do but don't know if or how they can do it. Let us eliminate the guesswork.

Perhaps you don't understand the compliance requirements or find it difficult to interpret Council regulations? You want to make sure you make a profit or maybe you just want us to get the job done! 

At Davis Ogilvie we are a group of experienced professional engineers, surveyors and planners. Effectively we are land professionals who work with you to maximise the potential of property or project. We are a one-stop-shop that has the knowledge, specialist tools and equipment to provide you with project success. Whether you are a first time investor, property developer, farmer, architect, contractor, builder, property owner, landlord, large commercial operation or local authority we can help you!

Our approach is personalized as no job is the same. However, in every project we Advise, Do, Complete & Comply. 
- Advise you on your potential options
- Do the hard work for you
- Make sure your job gets done with compliance met

With offices in Christchurch, Nelson and Greymouth no job is too big or too small. 

Why choose us?
- We find innovative solutions to complex problems
- We deliver carefully considered cost effective design
- Our outcomes stand the test of time

We are extremely proud of the service we provide throughout Aoraki, but don't just take our word for it.

"I cannot speak highly enough of the service we receive on what are complex and challenging projects. The quality of their work is at the highest level and the assistance they can also provide from their Christchurch office such as geotechnical engineering and assessment means it is a complete one stop shop for the likes of Hadlee and Brunton"

DAVID BRUNTON - DIRECTOR OF HADLEE & BRUNTON
Working together on drainage & water projects in South Canterbury and throughout NZ

Yes! I need your help. Contact us today for a FREE initial consultation.

Today Davis Ogilvie (DO) provides a complete range of multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying and development planning services within one company. By covering structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, land surveying, resource management and policy planning we are able to simplify construction, design and development using collaborative processes to create better solutions and environments.

We have teams in Christchurch, Nelson, Greymouth and Timaru experienced in sustainable land and property development. Not only will their expertise add value to your project, you will also benefit from our enduring relationships with other professional consultancies throughout the South Island.

Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering is the science of designing and constructing infrastructure for communities. Our civil engineers are renowned problem-solvers and experts in design, contract administration and construction supervision.

Civil Engineering Services include:
- Roading, right of way, and car park design, including pavement Design
- Design of sewer reticulation, including gravity and pressurised systems
- Investigation and design of onsite wastewater treatment systems
- Hydraulic modelling of sewer, storm water, and high pressure water networks
- Stormwater network design, including detention basins, treatment systems and pump stations
- Earthworks design, supervision and testing
- High pressure water reticulation, network design and supervision
- Coordinating power, telecommunication and landscaping services
- Construction management, contract  
- Preparation and development management

Structural Engineering
Our structural engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, often working hands-on with other professionals and are able to assist with projects ranging from a single beam to high-end residential houses, commercial DEE's to new build office structures.

Structural Engineering Services provided include:
- Design of timber, steel and concrete structures 
- Design of foundation systems - including TC1, 2 and 3 and mass movement sites
- Design of commercial and industrial buildings, including portal frame and tilt panel construction
- Insurance and purchasers reports to confirm the structural condition of residential and commercial properties
- Commercial property (IEP/DEE) assessments to determine seismic strength
- Damage reports and remedial works design for domestic and commercial structures
- Design of retaining wall structures
- Construction monitoring and project management of structural works 

Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineers analyse sites to ensure that all hazards are appropriately identified and managed, ensuring that the client's objectives are met.

Geological conditions are identified and examined, and solutions are written into plans before work begins. During this process complex information is concisely detailed to ensure all parties understand potential hazards and the extent of necessary solutions.

The DO geotechnical engineering team is experienced in the following areas:
- Geological mapping
- Geotechnical site investigation for residential and commercial developments
- Assessment of TC1, TC2 and TC3 residential sites
- Deep ground investigation including analysis of cone penetration tests, standard penetration tests and borehole data
- Liquefaction and lateral spread risk assessments
- Slope stability analysis
- Earth dam and irrigation design
- Foundation design and recommendation for residential and commercial properties
- Mine stability assessments
- Infiltration and waste water

Davis Ogilvie is an established development consultancy which originated in Christchurch in 1932 and now operates throughout the South Island. 

Davis Ogilvie provides a complete range of multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying and development planning services within one company. By covering structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, land surveying, resource management and environmental science we are able to simplify construction, design and development using collaborative processes to create better solutions for our clients.

We have teams in Christchurch, Nelson, Greymouth and Timaru experienced in sustainable land and property development. Not only will their expertise add value to your project, you will also benefit from our enduring relationships with other professional consultancies throughout the South Island.

Civil Engineering is the science of designing and constructing infrastructure for communities. Our civil engineers are renowned problem-solvers and experts in design, contract administration and construction supervision.

Civil Engineering Services include:
-	Roading, right of way and car park design
-	Sewer reticulation, including gravity and pumped systems
-	Hydraulic modeling of sewer, storm water and high pressure water networks
-	Earthworks design, supervision and testing
-	Storm water network design including detention basins, treatment systems and pump stations
-	High pressure water reticulation and networks design and supervision
-	Arranging power, telecommunication and landscaping services
-	Contract administration including the preparation of tender documents, specifications and schedules
-	Construction supervision and management

Structural Engineering
Our structural engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, often working hands-on with other professionals and are able to assist with projects ranging from a single beam to high-end residential houses, commercial DEE's to new build office structures.

Structural Engineering Services provided include:
-	Design of timber, cross laminated timber (CLT), steel, masonry and concrete structures. 
-       Design of foundation systems for TC1, TC2, TC3 and mass movement sites.
-	Design of commercial and industrial buildings, including portal frame and tilt panel construction.
-	Design of structural members within architectural houses on flat and sloping sites. 
-	Insurance and purchasers reports to confirm the structural condition of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
-	Initial and Detailed Seismic Assessments (ISA or DSA) to determine the percentage of new building standard (%NBS).
-	Design of structural strengthening of buildings.
-	Damage reports and remedial works design for domestic, commercial and industry buildings.
-	Design of retaining wall structures.
-	Construction monitoring and project management.


Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineers analyse sites to ensure that all hazards are appropriately identified and managed, ensuring that the client's objectives are met.

Geological conditions are identified and examined, and solutions are written into plans before work begins. During this process complex information is concisely detailed to ensure all parties understand potential hazards and the extent of necessary solutions.

The DO geotechnical engineering team is experienced in the following areas:
-	Geomorphological mapping
-	Geotechnical investigations, including CPT, bore holes and SPTs, and the associated soil analysis
-	Liquefaction and lateral spreading assessments
-	Detailed assessment for TC1, TC2, TC3 and hillside sites 
-	Earth dam and irrigation system design
-	Slope stability analysis
-	Rockfall protection systems
-	Rock and earth anchor design
-	Foundation design for residential and commercial projects

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