People

 

The smaller specialist team at DNBS, extensive experience on “brown field sites”  and partnerships with other specialist consultants, allows for delivery of high quality, cost effective design solutions on your development and civil construction projects, when compared to other larger ‘multidisciplinary” consultants, where internal and external coordination can often be an issue!
Rather than just having employees, DNBS understands the importance of family and work life balance.  The team at DNBS are all stakeholders in the organisation and have significant interests outside engineering and are encouraged to create adequate time to pursue these. This ensures that the team care about you and your projects, allowing the best design solutions possible to be achieved.

Dane

Dane Sloss
Director – BEng (Hons)/BBus Mngt CPENG NPER RPEQ #11028

In the early 2000’s when DNBS Director Dane Sloss started work in the land development industry he quickly noticed that much of the “best land” was already developed, leaving developers to focus on either steep/undulating land, flood plain or “brown field” sites, and that local and state government regulation on Stormwater Quality/Flooding was the biggest issue impacting on development projects. It was obvious that the “optimum” solutions for development projects were not often being achieved. Dane set about gaining experience in all Civil Engineering matters surrounding the above so that he could one day build a service that delivered innovative solutions to maximize the yield/profit of your site, whilst still maintaining ethical values. DNBS is the culmination of that experience.

Blake

Blake Sloss
Associate Director – BEng

Prior to graduating from Civil Engineering at Griffith University Gold Coast, Blake Sloss identified that the key component of providing excellent engineering solutions was the clear documentation and coordination of your engineering projects. He worked 4 years as a design draftsman to perfect these skills, which allows DNBS to guarantee that the optimum solutions to your Civil Engineering and Stormwater Problems are detailed in a clear and concise manner. Blake also has extensive site experience working on the delivery of large construction projects in North Queensland during the most recent economic downturn.

In addition to the above Key Staff members the team at DNBS is comprised of Administration Staff, Civil Designers, Graduate Engineers and a Draftsperson. Team members provide personalized service, taking “ownership” of your project outcomes and follow your project from Conception to Completion to ensure congruent design and excellent service is maintained.

Hayden
Hayden White Beng
Civil Engineer – BEng

In 2009 prior to and following attendance at Wollongong University studying civil engineering, Hayden worked onsite for a civil construction company, becoming well grounded in construction techniques. This has provided an excellent base for his engineering design skills.  In addition to his site experience Hayden has significant skills in both Civil and Structural design drafting. 

As well as being a civil engineer Hayden is a professional Ironman/surf lifesaver and DNBS supports him in his endeavours to reach his potential in both areas of his life. Hayden’s dedication and discipline learned from his sporting endeavours is directly transferable to his engineering career.

Jack
Jack Murphy Beng
Civil Engineer – BEng/BBus Mngt

Jack is working at DNBS learning the skills of the trade whilst attending Griffith University Gold Coast. He provides great drafting support to the rest of the team with his documentation skills allowing him to grow into his role of a promising young Civil Engineer. DNBS prides itself on helping to develop young talent for the industry, with the joint goals of giving something back as well as clever positioning for future prosperity and broadening the already extensive skills base of the project team. DNBS will be working with Jack on his Industrial Affiliates Project on different approaches and software used in flood and hydraulic modelling.

Jack is a former Australian Junior Kayak Team member and Surf Ski champion.

 

In addition to the above Key Staff members the team at DNBS is comprised of Administration Staff, Civil Designers, Graduate Engineers and a Draftsperson.