Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

Technical Expertise for Tough Challenges

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About the firm

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.

Established
1996
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing

People

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

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Comprehensive subsurface investigations, foundation analysis, and slope stability evaluations supporting structural design.

  • Geotechnical Investigations & Field Exploration

    Subsurface exploration, soil boring, and site characterization to evaluate geologic conditions.

  • Foundation Design (Shallow & Deep Foundations)

    Engineering analysis and recommendations for shallow and deep foundation systems.

  • Slope Stability & Retaining Walls

    Evaluation of slope integrity, landslide risk mitigation, and structural retaining wall designs.

  • Pavement Assessments & Design

    Evaluation of existing pavement structures and design of cost-effective, long-lasting pavement profiles.

  • Geotechnical Laboratory & Field Testing

    Rigorous laboratory testing of soil and rock materials combined with specialized field-testing services.

Environmental Consulting & Engineering

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Due diligence, assessment, and remediation services to identify and mitigate environmental risks.

  • Environmental Due Diligence & Site Assessments (Phase I & II ESAs)

    Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments to support real estate transactions and risk management.

  • Brownfield Redevelopment Consulting

    Technical support and regulatory consultation to safely reclaim and revitalize contaminated properties.

  • UST & Contaminant Closure

    Closure assessment, design, and execution for underground storage tanks and other pollutant sources.

  • Groundwater & Soil Remediation

    Design and implementation of engineered cleanup systems for contaminated soil and groundwater aquifers.

  • Solid Waste Engineering & Siting Studies

    Geotechnical analysis, siting studies, and design for municipal, industrial, and construction solid waste landfills.

  • Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & SPCC Plans

    Preparation of SPCC plans, stormwater management, fugitive air emission inventories, and Title V permitting.

Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections

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Testing and special inspection services ensuring materials and construction comply with designs.

  • CMT & IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspections

    Shoring, concrete, masonry, steel, and soil testing meeting International Building Code Chapter 17 mandates.

  • Concrete Assessments & Forensics

    Forensic evaluation of concrete performance, degradation, and material characterization.

  • Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Monitoring

    Independent field monitoring and testing to verify compliance with engineering designs and specifications.

Industries

Commercial · Industrial · Infrastructure · Transportation · Education · Healthcare · Government · Waste Management · Environmental & Remediation · Nuclear · Manufacturing

Projects

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Expansions

Western North Carolina · Hospitality · Client: Harrah's Cherokee Casino

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Geotechnical engineering and construction testing services for major casino expansion developments.

Sierra Nevada Brewery

Western North Carolina · Food & Beverage · Client: Sierra Nevada Brewery

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Geotechnical engineering and construction testing services supporting the brewery facility development.

WCU STEM Building

Western North Carolina · Education · Client: Western Carolina University

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Geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services for Western Carolina University's science and technology facility.

Southridge Shopping Center

Western North Carolina · Retail · Client: Southridge Shopping Center

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Geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services for commercial retail development.