About Us
The EIH Governance Group have a mutual interest in establishing a co-operative and constructive working relationship in relation to advancing Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) practices, including monitoring physical devices, implementation of future technology, research into ESC practices and improvements in site management practices.
We operate based on key objectives that include but are not limited to:
Advancing the ESC Industry with up to date, and future driven, technology (placing ESC in the context of freshwater standards);
Ensuring that any advancements are practical and field tested;
Providing a better understanding of the tools in the toolbox for achieving outcomes with a focus at a national level;
Providing a research platform into ESC practices and site management procedures; and
Providing a forum for the industry to discuss and reflect best practice.
The EIH is a collaboration between:
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Ridley Dunphy Environmental Ltd is a consulting environmental and planning firm established in 2007. We work with a range of clients including business, local (regional and territorial councils) and central government to assist with environmental and planning services in a range of sectors (infrastructure, residential, commercial and forestry). Our specialist areas are centered on construction related erosion and sediment control and project management where we work with clients to deliver the necessary regulatory and environmental outcomes. While we remain a small boutique company, we engage with several sub-contractors to gain specialist expertise as necessary to fulfil client’s requirements.
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Mote Ltd is a NZ technology company combining precision measurement with IOT/big data technology to provide quality assured, real-time technical and environmental data. The company has substantial knowledge, processes, and embedded systems appropriate to air, water, structural, and geotechnical precision measurement (and network systems).
Team members are highly proficient in matching measurement technologies to information needs. The company delivers very high-quality data by continuously interrogating the output from remote devices and applying automated diagnostic and analytical tests to detect faults. The data allows our clients to make better-informed decisions about environmental management, public health, and policies.
Experienced, measurement professionals founded the company with a breadth of knowledge covering: environmental measurement; regulatory and industry requirements; measurement and instrument R&D and manufacturing; remote network management and communications technology; data analytics and graphical presentation; technology development and management. The company has numerous links to relevant research laboratories worldwide and is partly owned by Auckland Uniservices (the commercialisation arm of the University of Auckland) and close links to several innovative instrument manufacturers.
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Established in 1993, Dempsey Wood is a privately owned and operated civil contractor delivering a range of civil infrastructure works and land development projects throughout the greater Auckland and Waikato regions, Northland and Wellington.
The company currently employs over 540 personnel and owns approximately $20M of plant.
Dempsey Wood has a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes to clients that include Watercare, Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, AIAL, AVJ Hobsonville / Hobsonville Land Corporation, Todd Property Group, Oyster Capital, Summerset, Hugh Green Group and more.
Our track record also proves that Dempsey Wood is focused on devising and implementing innovative solutions wherever possible that provide significant benefits to the overall project or – as the string of environmental excellence awards and testimonials show
As a growing organisation there is plenty of scope to develop your career within our company so get in touch if you have something to offer! We value strength in diversity and respect for each other and the Whenuā and look for people and opportunities that reflect these values.
Our Governance
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Graeme Ridley
RDE LTD
As the director of RDE Ltd and as a member of the EIH Governance Group, Graeme has a direct interest in seeing the earthworks and erosion and sediment control industry advance and continue to achieve positive outcomes for the environment. These aspects are often clouded by commercial interests and Graeme continues to look for the best attainable approach bringing 30 years of industry experience and a practical approach to the industry. Graeme is excited to contribute and consider ideas and put them into practice within the context of the EIH for the entire industry to gain and keep advancing with a national NZ focus.
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Ed Clayton
MOTE
Ed is a senior freshwater scientist at Mote and has been involved in monitoring earthworks sites for 10 years. His interests lie in adaptation of novel technology to capture environmental data, including low-cost IoT devices, drones and nanotechnology for sensing equipment. Looking at the national changes for water governance and environmental guidelines, Ed is enthusiastic about testing new solutions for the earthworks industry that will reduce environmental impacts and ensure genuine improvements.
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Mike Dunphy
DEMPSEY WOOD
The EIH provides a perfect forum for collaboration where scientific analysis, R&D and field testing combine to develop practical solutions for the earthworks industry in New Zealand. We don’t shy away from having a different view and a relook at some of the paradigms associated with these aspects. As Sustainability Manager for Dempsey Wood Civil Ltd, and with over 30 years’ experience in this field, this presents an exciting opportunity to not only test out these new concepts but also demonstrate where we can make a genuine change for the better.