Geotechnical Engineering Services

It’s important to ask: What lies beneath? The soil is as complex as the structure it supports. We know that there is as much risk below the surface of a structure as there is above, and we’re prepared to help. ECS delivers geotechnical solutions for the most complex ground conditions and design challenges.

Our team-based approach to geotechnical engineering services integrates subsurface knowledge into your projects, so you can make informed decisions that are right for your needs. Let us know how we can help – contact us today.

Our Advanced Geotechnical Solutions

We’re in the business of helping you stay in yours; that’s why we provide a myriad of services to support your construction efforts. ECS offers multiple geotechnical services, including:

Due Diligence/Planning:

• Subsurface Explorations and Assessments
• Groundwater Evaluation
• Aerial Photo Interpretation
• Literature Review and Record
• Foundation Design
• Subgrade Preparation
• Groundwater Mitigation
• Global Stability Analysis
• In-Situ Testing
• Geophysical Surveys
• Geotechnical Lab Testing
• Deep Foundations
• Seismic Analysis
• Karst Evaluations
• Geotechnical Construction Consulting
• Geostructural Design
• Karst Evaluations

Design: 

• Pavement Design
• Retaining Wall Design
• Earth Retention Systems
• Ground Improvement Design
• Dewatering Design
• 3rd Party Foundation/Retaining Wall Design Review

Construction: 

• Value Engineering
• Load Testing
• Underground Construction
• Temporary Shoring Design
• Instrumentation and Monitoring
• Pre/Post blast surveys

Operations & Maintenance:

• Forensic Engineering
• Failure Analysis
• Remedial Design
• Expert Witness and Litigation Support
• Natural Disaster Evaluation
• Insurance Investigations