D P A SPECIALISTS CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Engineering in Gillitts

Since DPA's inception, the procurement and development of specialised equipment has been paramount. The forensic nature of investigations and design optimisation requiring in-depth data analysis demands that state of the art equipment and computer software be utilised. DPA uses a wide range of equipment, most of which has been developed specifically to DPA's requirements. Data logging capabilities enable the capture of thousands of data units that are processed through DPA's advanced software systems, resulting in in-depth statistical analyses and computer modeling. As a result, investigations and assessments can be refined to high levels of accuracy, positively influencing remedial decisions and associated budgets. DPA maintains a proactive approach to training with routine training courses structured into the company's policy. Staff regularly spend time with material suppliers, both locally and internationally, where they are able to study existing and new products, chemical formulations and advanced technological testing. DPA has been involved in many national and world firsts in systems applications and all technological development is contributed to by existing staff. Close working relationships within DPA enables the provision of design optimisation and development within strict secrecy provisions. DPA's staff are proud of the Company's achievements and take special interest in personnel development, adding to the growth of the company as a whole. This commitment enables DPA to consistently meet its goals and as a result, a number of technically superior proprietary systems have been developed in DPA's various fields of operation. DPA Specialist Consulting Engineers is a multidisciplinary consulting practice comprising Professional Engineers, Materials Scientists, Remedial Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Contractual Consultants. The company is represented in project dependent satellite offices throughout Southern Africa with permanent offices in Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal and staff located permanently in Gauteng and Richards Bay. DPA provides a wide range of consulting, research and design services in all areas of construction technology. DPA also provides services in construction materials evaluation through laboratory techniques applied to in service testing. Since its establishment in 1981, DPA has served thousands of clients throughout Southern Africa and has also provided its problem solving abilities in the Middle East and other parts of the world. DPA’s growing national and international client base can be attributed to a professional approach to contractual issues, an advanced knowledge and understanding of materials technology, technical ability learned from years of experience and rapid response to client requirements. As a leading practice involved in investigations and failure analysis, DPA believe that synergy is achieved by combining the relative strengths of Engineers, Scientists, Quantity Surveyors and Accountants. Are the specified materials and systems an appropriate solution? One of the interesting and complex specialist services that DPA provides is the analysis of failure and the apportionment of responsibility. Members of the DPA team are frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony in cases involving the recovery of damages from defaulting parties.