A collection of views, knowledge, and insights from the team at Woods.
Auckland Council Datum Change: Who, What, & Why
From July 1st, 2024, Auckland Council will switch from Auckland Vertical Datum 1946 (AVD46) to New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016 (NZVD2016) as its official height (Z) datum standard.
What originally began as a 6-month administration role turned into the start of a new career for Woods engineer, Joanne Cochrane. Read on to find out more about Joanne’s story and working at Woods.
2020 – the year that keeps on giving! New legislation regarding freshwater management that came into effect on 3 September has provided a new curveball which has already had significant implications on urban planning and developments.
Land Surveyors are specialists in the science of positioning and measurement. When I was at university there was a saying, “A Surveyor can never do too many checks.”
When I think about creating and delivering better communities, it is about building better houses, but also providing places for children to play and for people to integrate.
Land development project requirements can change at the drop of a hat. Fortunately, advancements in mapping and design software have enabled us to quickly make changes or amend a design without having to go back to the drawing board.
Engineering is a key component of infrastructure and land development projects and whether you are starting out in your career or have years of experience, Chartered membership with Engineering New Zealand is an important and rewarding mile