| 105 Recreation Construction The company has continued to expand its capabilities, and today offers a wide range of services across farm buildings, civil and general construction, bridge works, and complex remote infrastructure. COMMUNITY Otherwise, the team has been “chipping away”, with a push back into local jobs, and work in the dairy sector, which has been positive, Josh says. With its specialised skill set in the recreation construction space, the firm is making a strong contribution to the local tourism sector. “The work we do (for the Department of Conservation) directly supports the tourism sector through infrastructure upgrades – new huts, bridges, boardwalks, track work. “And maintaining of the Alps 2 Ocean trail is another good thing. It’s a not a bad way to spend the days cruising up the Waitaki Valley. It covers a vast array of landscapes, and you can’t beat cruising round the side of Lake Benmore on a pearler day.” Like a lot of businesses, the team tries to minimise its waste and emissions and its impact on the natural environment, while still delivering a top project. The firm is putting its focus into the local market, but is prepared and ready for wherever the work takes it, Josh says. “Who knows what’s around the corner. We have a few pretty cool projects currently on the go. There’s plenty on the go.” Based in the small Otago village of Waitati, civil engineering experts DCL Consulting have established a strong reputation in delivering high-level technical expertise to clients. As a boutique consultancy, DCL Consulting combines the personal service of a smaller practice with the technical depth of an experienced engineering team of four. The company’s civil and structural engineering services focus on the design and delivery of infrastructure projects that are both reliable and compliant with regulatory standards. Its work encompasses civil, structural, and corrosion engineering, supported by specialist knowledge in durability engineering, asset management, bridge evaluation, and contract administration. In the ield of corrosion and durability engineering, DCL Consulting brings specialist expertise in mitigating material degradation and extending the service life of critical assets. The irm also provides strategic asset management advice, helping clients make informed decisions about maintenance, investment, and long-term performance. Bridge evaluation is another area of strength, with detailed assessments guiding whether assets should be repaired, rehabilitated, or replaced. In addition, the consultancy o ers contract preparation and administration services, ensuring technical and legal clarity throughout project delivery. Established in 2010 by Dave Charters, originally from the United Kingdom, the company has a strong focus on heavy engineering, bridges and port structures in Canterbury, Otago and Southland. Dave is a professional engineer quali ied in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. His raft of quali ications extends to being an accredited corrosion technologist. Before coming to New Zealand, Dave plied his profession on o -shore oil installations in the North Sea and the Middle East where he was heavily involved in structural inspections of civil and construction projects, and the development of practical and economic maintenance strategies. Dave has been able to apply this experience In New Zealand to the management of bridging stock. He is accredited as a corrosion technician under a scheme run by the Australasian Corrosion Association, enabling him to o er professional advice on durability engineering. Contract preparation and administration is a specialty of DCL Consulting, one in which Dave sees clarity and conciseness as central. “In a cut-and-paste environment it is all too common to ind contracts that contain ambiguities and duplication, and which lack clarity,” he says. Accordingly, he has developed an approach that avoids these weaknesses. “Clear, accurate documentation makes the di erence if a contract, for whatever reason, comes before the courts.” We currently manage the bridge stock of Invercargill City, Waitaki District, Waimate District, Mackenzie District and Masterton District. “We congratulate Mackenzie District Council on the development of the district and look forward to our ongoing work with them.” Personal service, technical expertise Proudly Supporting Recreation Construction Ltd • Design of new structures and contract management. • Corrosion and durability engineering. • Structural inspection and assessment. • Design & preparation of repair strategies. • Settlement monitoring. 03 482 1138 | 021 313135 dave@dclconsulting.co.nz
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