Services
We provide a full menu of geotechnical services. All our services include a clear, concise report that makes it easy for you to interpret data and make wise decisions.
Help with Early-Stage Planning
Completion of Form 8
Completing the required geotechnical form is sometimes the first request we receive from our clients. We will assist with this requirement and advise you if there are other steps that you need to be aware of for YOUR project.
Scoping the Work
The scoping of geotechnical work is a task that we can provide key advice and benefit to your project. The exact steps and type of investigation required is where we excel. Sometimes it is best to do a preliminary investigation first. Sometimes it is better to combine the work with other activities at the site. We will recommend what is best for your project and budget.
Help Finalizing Design Details
Geotechnical Investigation
We sample and test soils, groundwater, and bedrock so you get a comprehensive picture of the area you're building on. This involves digging test pits or drilling boreholes and extracting samples. Some testing is done on-site and some testing is conducted on the collected samples that are taken to our own BME laboratory.
Lab Testing
In our Bedford laboratory, we run soil samples through various tests, as prescribed by industry standards, such as the CSA or ASTM. Our laboratory technicians are experienced and the results are verified by one of our engineers.
Slopes and Retaining Walls
We can provide a wide-variety of slope design and retaining wall design solutions. We have completed numerous excavation shoring designs for high-rise buildings in urban settings. We have provided reinforced earth slope design. We have completed precast concrete block designs. We have the right expertise and experience for what you need.
Support During Construction
Blast Monitoring
We record and evaluate ground waves and sound waves to make sure their levels are safe for surrounding structures.
Concrete Testing
We evaluate the characteristics of the concrete you're placing to make sure it will perform as you need it to do. Some kinds of testing can take place on site while others require samples to be analyzed in the BME lab. We offer Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) measurements when necessary to estimate in-place concrete quality. Our rebar cover meter also assists with determining the location and size of reinforcement.
Compaction Testing
We have experienced field staff that tests the density and moisture content of gavel and common fills during infilling for buildings and roadways. Testing is conducted to ASTM standards. the results are compared to the Proctor value obtained in the laboratory and presented as a percentage.