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LDE is an NZ-owned consulting company specialising in geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering, as well as geology and environmental sciences.
We also have growing Geophysics capability that bridges the gap between our engineering consulting teams and our Explore ground investigation, service location and CPT drilling teams.
From advising councils on liquefaction, landslides and their assets, designing roads and infrastructure, to providing engineering for walls, homes and elaborate structures – LDE can help.
In addition to our technical expertise, using resources sustainably is as important to us as it is to our clients. Our recommendations provide solutions for today and are future-proofed for tomorrow.
Our team gets out in the field and deep into the data to give you the information needed to make good decisions. Furthermore, you'll be kept in the loop at every step with practical reports in plain English.
We know your timeframe and budget's importance. Therefore, our advice is fast, smart and cost-effective.
LDE clients are individuals and organisations (public and private) with large and small projects. LDE values our small clients and aims to provide all clients with the same quality service.
LDE has a significant partner/client network of architecture, survey, planning, urban design, landscape, and engineering firms.
LDE continues to grow with its wide range of interesting and challenging projects, its holistic approach to the technical advice, its lifestyle locations, and its great company culture.
LDE has no plans to expand into related property services, for example, surveying, architecture or planning. We prefer to specialise in our chosen field of engineering and scientific advice, striving to be the best we can be at this. There are enough engineering and scientific challenges to keep us busy.
Our team and clients have driven our regional reach and LDE will continue to expand.
LDE has enjoyed high staff retention over the years and our loyalty is to our team, and providing them with the challenges that they enjoy.
Unlike some companies that operate in the regions, the regions are our home. Attracting talent to the regions is not always easy; however, we are often one of the more significant private recruiters of professional expertise, and we source services and products locally wherever possible.
LDE participates in an Engineering NZ initiative called the Wonder Project, designed to engage intermediate-aged kids in science, technology, engineering and maths.
LDE has high cultural and climate awareness. LDE take a holistic approach to engineering and collaboration with clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the design process, using resources sustainably to protect the sites’ environment and cultural integrity.
LDE undertakes discounted / pro bono engineering work for projects with substantial positive environmental outcomes (e.g. Ecosanctuaries and Native restoration projects). We are also interested in supporting at-risk youth programmes, especially if they are coupled with environmental outcomes and lead to career pathways in our industry. Please contact us if you have a project of this nature.
The following are Charities LDE has supported:
LDE is affiliated with the following industry bodies.
