Larisch Consulting Ltd is an independent specialist firm providing services in (forensic) ground engineering, piling and advanced concrete technology. Based in Wellington we service our clients across New Zealand, Australia and Asia.We have a passion for excellence, innovation and for continuous improvement of design, technology, best practice and knowledge. Our wealth of practical experience combined with the close cooperation with leading Universities in Australia puts us in the unique position to offer our clients well formulated, practice related target outcomes and project specific research.The company offers state of the art design solutions in all areas of deep foundations; and we also help our clients with piling specifications, construction management, risk management and general process improvement services. MLE is represented in professional organisations like Engineers Australia, The Australian Geomechanics Society and The Concrete Institute of Australia.Our key areas of expertise are related (but not limited) to:PILES, RETAINING WALLS, BASEMENTS & GROUND IMPROVEMENT - Pre-Design & Specifications- Design & Analysis of Deep Foundations- Construction Supervision & Independent Verification- Shallow Geothermal Applications- Forensic & Investigative Engineering- Process Improvements & QA- Technology TransferDRILLING SUPPORT FLUIDS:- Specifications for bentonite and polymer based drilling support fluids- Feasibility and Constructability Analysis (based on soil conditions and applications)- Site Set-up Assistance- Quality Assurance & Training - Stability CalculationsCONCRETE TECHNOLOGY:- Specifications for piling and diaphragm wall concrete mixes- Pre-construction Advice and Task specific Testing- Site Verification and Testing- QA & Training- Research & Feasibility StudiesGEOTECHNICAL RISK MANAGEMENT & COACHING- Project Specific Consulting- Process Related Risk Management- Training Courses & Coaching- CPD Seminars & Workshops