Batchelar McDougall Consulting Ltd

07/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Batchelar McDougall Consulting!
We're back and ready to dive into an exciting year of collaboration, innovation, and delivering exceptional engineering solutions.

Whether you're starting a new project or continuing one, we’re here to help bring your vision to life in 2025.

19/12/2024

As we look back on the year, we simply want to say thank you to all our valued clients. Your trust and collaboration mean a great deal to us, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you.
Wishing you a fun and relaxing holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from all of us at BMC!

21/11/2024

We’re proud to acknowledge the work of BMC Director Matt Williams in his role as Chair of the Mount Aspiring College (MAC) Foundation.

Under Matt’s leadership, the Foundation has secured a $100,000 grant from the Elsie and Ray Armstrong Charitable Trust to launch its Endowment Fund. This fund will provide lasting support for Upper Clutha students and their families, covering essentials like uniforms, devices, and camp fees.

A fantastic step forward for our local community—well done to Matt and the MAC Foundation team.

The Elsie and Ray Armstrong Charitable Trust recently announced a grant of $100,000 to seed the Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College (MAC) Foundation’s Endowment Fund.

Armstrong Trust trustee Simon Telfer says the Trust helps those in the Upper Clutha community who are disadvantaged and need extra assistance.

“We have been in discussions with the MAC Foundation over the last few months and appreciate their hard work in supporting school whānau with the costs of uniforms, devices, camp fees and health services both now and for generations to come.”

Chair of the MAC Foundation Matt Williams says the Foundation was thrilled to receive the grant.

“The Foundation has just launched its Endowment Fund to create long-term sustainable financial returns for the benefit of the school.

“This initial grant from the Armstrong Trust is extremely generous and gives us enviable momentum towards achieving our initial goal of a $1 million fund.”

Everyone at MAC is very grateful to the Elsie and Ray Armstrong Charitable Trust for its generous grant, and to the MAC Foundation for its important work in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the college.

Photo: (L-R): MAC principal Nicola Jacobsen, MAC foundation chair Matt Williams, and Armstrong Trust trustees Bernadette Costello and Simon Telfer

08/11/2024

Our CEO, Ian McKnight had a great day out at the Māia Health Foundation Amazing Raise last Friday. Competing alongside 20 other teams, they raised over $110,000 for Kahurangi, a new child and youth mental health facility opening in December in Christchurch.

We’re proud to have contributed toward this project. Special thanks to Team Batchelar McDougall Consulting, Aaron Boddington, Matt Hannah, and Daryl for their efforts, and to Kyle Olsen for organising an unforgettable day. In true BMC spirit, we also claimed 'best outfit! We’re excited to support this cause again next year.

25/09/2024

We are proud to once again be a supporting partner of the Māia Health Foundation Feast! This incredible evening helped raise over $200,000 for Maia's latest project—supporting NICU with the purchase of a new internal transport incubator. It's an honor to be part of such a meaningful cause. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this impactful night!

12/08/2024

We're proud to be long-time supporters of Māia Health Foundation and excited to be part of their incredible work once again! Our partnership with Māia has been instrumental in driving positive change, and we're thrilled to support the upcoming Feast gala and another exciting project on the horizon. Here's a throwback to last year's Feast, and we can't wait to be back for Feast 2024! 🌟

06/05/2024

Congratulations, Cass Goodwin , our Ōtautahi Regional Manager, for his structural engineering work on the award-winning Summerhill Pavilions. Kudos to Cass for his pivotal role in nurturing our budding architectural talent.

These two structures combine ancient timber techniques with contemporary digital milling technology and pragmatic agricultural materials and fittings. The project’s goal was for lightweight, sustainable structures that expand the possibilities for timber construction, a response to the current cli...

02/05/2024

🌟 Exciting news from BMC 🌟 At the 2023 Māia Health Foundation Feast, we surprised our co-founder, Graham McDougall, by announcing that BMC had purchased the naming rights to one of the treatment rooms at the new Child Adolescent and Family Outpatient Unit Kahurangi in his honour. It's our retirement gift to Graham, who is eternally ready to give his time and goodwill to others, and BMC stands on the shoulders of his generous spirit. A big thank you to Māia for hosting an exceptional evening supporting this wonderful cause! 🙌 Check out the amazing Kahurangi facility, making a world of difference for our Ōtautahi tamariki. Learn more: https://www.maiahealth.org.nz/better-space

15/12/2023

🌟 Last month, our Batchelar McDougall Consulting team and partners enjoyed a wonderful blend of adventure, relaxation, learning, and camaraderie at our annual celebration in the breathtaking Mt Cook National Park! 🌟
We were delighted to have the insightful Paul Nicholson newzeal_teams join us for a day filled with impactful presentations and activities that left our team buzzing with excitement!

This yearly celebration is always a standout, and this one was truly exceptional. A massive thank you to our BMC team whose contributions made this event a resounding success! 🙌

11/12/2023

🔍 Taking a closer look at our foundation replacement project 🛠️

Inspecting the existing floor framing is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and stability of a house after earthquake damage. Building a resilient foundation for the future. 🏡 🚧