Geotechnical Engineering

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Geotechnical Site Investigations

Subsurface Investigation and Site Evaluations

Subsurface evaluation from local experts.

  • Site Suitability Evaluations
  • Subsurface Investigations and Reports
  • SPT Sampling
  • CPT Sampling
  • Geotechnical Recommendation Report
  • Geologic Hazard Report
  • Liquefaction And Lateral Spread Analysis
  • Building Settlement and Subsidence Analysis
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Build Solid Foundations

Foundations Design & Analysis

Robust foundations built on local geotechnical know-how.

  • Bearing Capacity and Settlement Analysis 
  • Mitigation of Excessive Settlement
  • Bearing Capacity improvement Solutions
  • Deep Foundation Analysis and Design
  • Ground Improvement Analysis and Design
  • Deep Foundations
  • Underpinning and Foundation Rehabilitation
  • Foundation Failure/Settlement Studies
  • Expansive Clay Treatment & Design
  • Causation Analyses and Expert Witness
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Secure Your Steep Slope

Earthworks & Slope Stability

Shape your site for safety and long-term stability.

  • Deep Excavations
  • Excavation Safety & Shoring
  • Slope Stability analysis
  • Landslide Remediation
  • Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls
  • Mechanically Reinforced Earth Slope
  • Soil Nailing & Rock Bolts
  • Retaining Structures
  • Tiebacks & Tied Back Walls
  • Retaining Wall Evaluation
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Earthquake Resilient Design

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Site-specific earthquake engineering is paramount in cost-sensitive designs

  • Geotechnical Investigation reports for seismic retrofits
  • Preliminary earthquake geohazard report for grants application
  • Site-specific ground motion hazard analysis
  • Site response analysis
  • Liquefaction and lateral spread evaluation
  • Site class determination
  • Earthquake design parameters
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Build a Better Community

Infrastructure & Building Improvements

Our geotechnical expertise supports a wide range of infrastructure and building projects, including:

  • Public buildings such as hospitals, schools, police, and fire stations
  • Commercial facilities, including malls, office buildings, hotels, and multifamily units
  • Residential subdivisions and developments
  • Seismic retrofit projects for public facilities and critical infrastructure
  • Asphalt and concrete pavement evaluations
  • Roadways, airports, and parking lots
  • Airport improvements
  • Roadway embankments
  • Dams, dikes, and berms
  • Communication towers

Geotechnical Site Investigations Are Just The Beginning

No matter what you are building, it is vital that your foundations bear on stable ground. Our geotechnical engineering services, backed by decades of experience and advanced licenses in civil and geotechnical engineering, provide the insight you need to design with confidence.

Your investigation begins with our in-house drilling team and use of our ATV-mounted drill rig, allowing efficient access to a variety of sites. Each soil and rock sample is tested in our ODOT-certified laboratory by experienced technical staff, ensuring accurate, dependable results. From there, our engineers translate the data into practical recommendations that help you prepare stable ground for your foundations and deliver safer, more reliable projects.

How Our Geotechnical Engineering Services Work

Get advanced geotechnical engineering solutions for your jobsite in 5 simple steps.

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Step 1

You send the concept

Send us your project’s documents and details.

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Step 2

Receive a tailored proposal

We’ll scope the project and give you a comprehensive proposal.

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Step 3

Desk study & site investigation

With the proposal signed, we’ll investigate your site and the project challenges you’re facing.

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Step 4

Preliminary results

We’ll share our preliminary findings and recommendations with your team. Then, we’ll meet with you to discuss them.

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Step 5

Final Report

You’ll receive a final report that you can use to inform your design decisions and build safely.

Geotechnical Engineers Who Know The Pacific Northwest

Building on a tricky site? You need local expertise on the area’s terrain and climate conditions.

What Our Clients Say About Our Engineering Services

Our construction planning and design services are trusted by public agencies, architects, developers, homeowners, and businesses across Oregon.

Work With Oregon’s Leading Geotechnical Engineers

Let’s discuss your site, its challenges, and how we can help you solve them for a safer, more stable build.