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DASCo Consulting was founded by David Sullivan to create constant value for the Geological and Geotechnical Engineering industry and its clients.DASCo serves discerning Clients who need clear and concise descriptions of geotechnical risks to allow for knowledgeable decisions. We provide pragmatic expert geotechnical solutions delivered collaboratively. DASCo can assist at every stage of your project—from early planning and design to peer review and construction. We offer expert geotechnical services backed by nearly 30 years of experience, including peer review, forensic expert witness services, and geotechnical construction assistance. DASCo is committed to creating Constant Value.Mission:
To help discerning Clients understand risks and achieve success by creating constant value through expert advice.
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Create constant value by managing risk in the geotechnical industry.
By Dave Sullivan, August 2024When managing geotechnical risk, many engineering consulting and speciality construction companies face the dilemma of hiring an expert geo-professional or making do without. These alternatives both come with their share of risk!In-house Senior Expert: If a company finds a senior expert with amazing technical expertise, the business incurs a significant cost. This cost is magnified during slow economic times when that technical expert isn’t fully utilised, making it a financial risk during the downturn.No Senior Expert: Conversely, if a company does not bring a Chartered / Accredited senior expert on board, this creates immediate delivery risk. More importantly, it exposes the company to long-term unknown risks from future project performance. It is noted that this could be from under-design leading to some form of failure to over-design, adding unnecessary construction costs to Clients.How to reduce these risks? Some ideas may include:Do nothing (and hope for the best):
-Accept the risk of the added cost and hire a senior expert
-Accept the risk of having no senior expert on the teamStart a robust internal training programme:
-Need dedicated employee(s) that are keen and curious
-Significant expense
-Significant non-chargeable timeRemove the risk from the business (eliminate geotechnical from your service offering):
-You need to weigh the pros and cons of how it impacts your business
-Geotechnical services may be an essential service line for delivery.Have an on-call expert:
-This allows you to fill the geotechnical senior expert void on your team without the non-chargeable overhead cost during slow times
-Similar to an in-house senior expert, where training and knowledge transfer to employees happens
-Lowers your unknown QC risk
-Can distribute the risk
-Can show expertise even at the proposal stageThis brings in DASCo Consulting. We are equipped to fill your geotechnical expertise gap to reduce risk while you continue to deliver in-stride. We are happy to take a collaborative approach, working as an extension of your team. This can assist in showing expertise for larger proposals. Alternatively, we can help you on the project as a peer reviewer.
You decide. Ring to schedule a chat over a coffee or send an email if you prefer.DASCo Benefits:
• Your needs are listened to and understood
• Your delivery needs are met
• You understand and manage your risk
• Geotechnical staff are mentored and encouraged to be curious
• Your financial risks (short and long-term) are understood and managed
• Chartered Professional Engineer
• Tauranga City Council Accredited Category 1 Geo-ProfessionalNext Steps:
1. Reach out, and let’s have a conversation
2. We manage the details
3. Let's collaborate and deliver success!
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We look forward to helping with your success.