Building & Earth Sciences, Inc.

Comprehensive subsurface investigations, geophysical studies, and foundation engineering recommendations executed by registered professional engineers across multiple states.

• Geotechnical Consulting

  Expert engineering advice and practical problem-solving for subsurface geological conditions.

• Subsurface Exploration

  Detailed ground investigation to evaluate specific geological profiles and constraints.

• Geophysical Seismic Site Classification

  Assessment of site-specific seismic responses and soil class determination.

• Dynamic Soils Properties Evaluation

  Testing and analysis of soil behavior under seismic and cyclical loading conditions.

• Ground Penetrating Radar Studies

  Non-destructive subsurface imaging using GPR to locate features and anomalies.

• Site Excavation Planning and Dewatering Design

  Engineering design for safe excavations, slopes, and groundwater management.

• Field Permeability Testing

  Down-hole and double ring infiltrometer testing to determine hydraulic conductivity.

• Shallow and Deep Foundation Evaluation

  Recommendations and settlement analysis for traditional shallow and deep foundation systems.

• Alternative Foundation Systems Evaluation

  Engineering of micropiles, geopiers, stone columns, augercast piles, drilled shafts, driven piles, displacement piles, and geosynthetic load transfer.

• Impoundment Liner Design

  Geotechnical engineering and design services for secure impoundment barrier systems.

• Settlement Analysis

  Predictive modeling and assessment of foundation settlement under load.

AASHTO-accredited laboratory and field testing services validated by the USACE to verify the quality and compliance of soils, concrete, asphalt, and structural steel.

• Field Testing Services

  On-site quality control testing for soils, concrete, masonry, and structural steel during construction.

• Laboratory Testing Services

  Accredited laboratory analysis of asphalt, concrete, masonry, and soil physical properties.

• Asphalt Testing Services

  Comprehensive field and laboratory asphalt evaluation including stability, flow, density, and extraction.

• Concrete Testing Services

  Testing of slump, air content, compressive strength, flexural strength, and non-destructive evaluation.

• Soil Testing Services

  Proctor compaction, classification, California Bearing Ratio, triaxial shear, consolidation, and permeability testing.

• Masonry Testing and Observation

  Field and laboratory quality assurance for block, brick, mortar, and grout systems.

• Structural Steel Connection Evaluation

  Non-destructive evaluation of bolted and welded structural steel connections.

• Foundation Observations

  Engineering oversight and verification of foundation subgrade conditions prior to placement.

Environmental due diligence assessments, hazardous materials testing, and environmental compliance monitoring to mitigate transactional risks.

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

  Historical record reviews, site inspections, and interviews to identify recognized environmental conditions.

• Phase II Environmental Site Assessment

  Subsurface investigations including soil, soil gas, and groundwater sampling to evaluate potential contamination.

• Lead and Asbestos Surveys

  Hazardous materials evaluations in commercial buildings and land to support safe property transactions.

• Storm Water Monitoring

  Compliance inspections, testing, and monitoring for construction and industrial storm water runoff.

Subsurface investigation services utilizing specialized truck-mounted and all-terrain vehicle drill rigs for geotechnical and environmental applications.

• Standard Penetration Test Borings

  Subsurface soil sampling and penetration resistance testing to evaluate ground engineering parameters.

• Wireline NQ Rock Coring

  High-recovery bedrock sampling to evaluate depth, quality, and structural integrity of rock formations.

• Instrumentation Installation

  Installation of down-hole monitoring devices including piezometers and inclinometers.

• Monitoring and Extraction Well Installation

  Drilling and construction of groundwater monitoring wells, extraction wells, SVE, and sparge wells.

• Soil, Water, and Sediment Sampling

  Specialized sampling methods including split spoon, Shelby tube, direct push, and vertical water sampling.

• Well Abandonment and Decontamination

  Safe, compliant sealing of decommissioned wells and thorough decontamination of field equipment.

• Direct Push Drilling

  Rapid environmental and geotechnical sampling using dual-tube and direct-push tooling systems.

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

• Specifications

  Support includes specifications.

• And Building Codes

  Support includes and building codes.