Harrah's Cherokee Casino Expansions
Western North Carolina · Hospitality · Client: Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Project details
Geotechnical engineering and construction testing services for major casino expansion developments.

Technical Expertise for Tough Challenges
Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) is a geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials engineering and testing organization headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1996 by Dan Bunnell and Tom Lammons, it serves clients across the Southeastern United States from offices in South Carolina and North Carolina. BLE provides services across the full project lifecycle, including geotechnical exploration, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, construction materials testing, special inspections, soil and groundwater remediation, solid waste engineering, and regulatory compliance consulting.
Thomas LammonsPresident & CEO
Jeff HelveyPrincipal Engineer & COO
Daniel BunnellSenior Corporate Consultant
Lauren FitzgeraldVP, Director of Administration & Human Resources Manager
Jim MarleyChief Financial Officer
Darren NeaseVP, Director of Branches & Upstate Branch Manager
Jesse R. JacobsonVP, Director of Technical Services
Robert "Ty" HawkinsVP, Director of Client Services
Chad RowlandVP, Director of Operations
Comprehensive subsurface investigations, foundation analysis, and slope stability evaluations supporting structural design.
Subsurface exploration, soil boring, and site characterization to evaluate geologic conditions.
Engineering analysis and recommendations for shallow and deep foundation systems.
Evaluation of slope integrity, landslide risk mitigation, and structural retaining wall designs.
Evaluation of existing pavement structures and design of cost-effective, long-lasting pavement profiles.
Rigorous laboratory testing of soil and rock materials combined with specialized field-testing services.
Due diligence, assessment, and remediation services to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments to support real estate transactions and risk management.
Technical support and regulatory consultation to safely reclaim and revitalize contaminated properties.
Closure assessment, design, and execution for underground storage tanks and other pollutant sources.
Design and implementation of engineered cleanup systems for contaminated soil and groundwater aquifers.
Geotechnical analysis, siting studies, and design for municipal, industrial, and construction solid waste landfills.
Preparation of SPCC plans, stormwater management, fugitive air emission inventories, and Title V permitting.
Testing and special inspection services ensuring materials and construction comply with designs.
Shoring, concrete, masonry, steel, and soil testing meeting International Building Code Chapter 17 mandates.
Forensic evaluation of concrete performance, degradation, and material characterization.
Independent field monitoring and testing to verify compliance with engineering designs and specifications.
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