Cornerstone Earth Group, Inc.

From the Ground Down - geotechnical, environmental, and construction services for the Bay Area development community.

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About the firm

Cornerstone Earth Group, Inc. is a geotechnical and environmental engineering practice founded in 2007 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It provides geotechnical engineering, environmental site assessments, remediation, construction observation and testing, drone aerial imaging, in-house geotechnical laboratory services, and vapor mitigation design. Serving commercial, residential, institutional, and public works projects, the practice has built its reputation on cost-effective and responsive delivery, securing the majority of its business from repeat clients.

Established
2007
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Environmental Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Materials Testing

Credentials

DSA Approved Laboratory Evaluation and Acceptance (LEA) No. 245 · AASHTO laboratory accreditation Program (AAP) - AASHTO Accreditation

People

Ron L. HelmCEO, Senior Principal Environmental Geologist

Danh TranPresident, Senior Principal Engineer

Peter LangtrySenior Principal Geologist

Kurt M. SoenenVice President, Senior Principal Engineer

Chris J. HeinyPrincipal Geologist

John R. DyeSenior Principal Engineer

Erin L. SteinerSenior Principal Engineer

Nicholas S. DevlinPrincipal Engineer

Matt SchafferPrincipal Engineer

Maura F. RuffattoPrincipal Engineer

Ron MassoneVice President, Senior Principal Construction Services

Sheamus P. MullenPrincipal, Construction Services

Forrest LebloPrincipal, Lab Services

Robert FontanillaPrincipal, Business Development

Kristine MatsumotoPrincipal, Controller

Capabilities

Environmental Services

Provides identification, assessment, and remediation of subsurface contamination to support real estate transactions and site redevelopment.

  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
  • Preliminary Endangerment Assessments
  • Phase II Soil, Soil Vapor, and Groundwater Quality Investigations
  • Soil Profiling for Import and/or Export
  • Soil Vapor Intrusion Evaluations
  • Indoor Air Monitoring
  • Vapor Mitigation Design
  • Contaminant Fate and Transport Modeling
  • Aquifer Pump Tests
  • Well Design and Installation
  • Geophysical Surveys
  • Human Health Risk Assessments
  • Remediation Design and Implementation
  • Soil Management Plans
  • Dust Monitoring during Construction

Geotechnical Engineering

Delivers comprehensive foundation design, seismic hazard analysis, and slope stability evaluations to guide safe and cost-effective structural development.

  • Foundation Investigations
  • Site Selection / Due Diligence Investigations
  • Geologic Hazards Clearance
  • Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Evaluations
  • Liquefaction Analysis
  • Slope Stability and Seismic Hazard Analysis
  • Pavement Design, Evaluation, and Repair
  • Excavation Shoring / Dewatering Consultation
  • Utility Installation / Microtunneling Recommendations
  • Retaining Wall Recommendations
  • Levee Design, Evaluation, and Review
  • Sustainable Design Input

Vapor Mitigation

Specializes in the design, construction quality assurance, and long-term monitoring of engineering barriers that block subsurface chemical vapors from entering indoor spaces.

  • Vapor Intrusion Pathway Assessment
  • Site-Wide Vapor Mitigation Strategy
  • Vapor Mitigation System Design (Drawings and Specifications)
  • Methane Mitigation Fan Sizing
  • Construction QA/QC
  • Remote Real-Time Monitoring
  • Air Permitting with Local Air Districts
  • Long-Term Operation, Maintenance, and Monitoring

Construction Services

Performs field inspections, earthwork testing, and foundation installation observation to verify compliance with project plans and regulatory codes.

  • Foundation Observation
  • Earthwork Observation and Testing
  • Erosion Control Assessment
  • Utility Trench Backfill Testing
  • Pavement Testing
  • Retaining Wall Backfill Testing
  • Driven Pile and Drilled Pier Observation
  • Ground Improvement Observation
  • Slope / Landslide Mitigation
  • Soil Stabilization / Chemical Treatment
  • Piezometer and Inclinometer Installation and Monitoring
  • Floor Level Surveys

Drone / Aerial Services

Deploys unmanned aerial vehicles to capture high-precision topographic data, map site grading progress, and document environmental remediation milestones.

  • Aerial Imagery Data Capture and Analysis
  • 3D Modeling and Cross-Sectional Profiling
  • Visual Site Reconnaissance
  • Geospatial Site Map Overlay
  • Undocumented Fill Mapping
  • Construction Site Monitoring and Progression Mapping
  • Geologic Hazard Mapping
  • Pavement Distress Survey
  • Environmental Remediation Documentation

Geotechnical Laboratory Testing

Conducts physical testing of soil samples in an accredited facility to determine classification, consolidation, and engineering properties.

  • Soil Classification
  • Moisture Content and Density Testing
  • Sieve Analyses
  • One-Dimensional Consolidation
  • Plastic Index (Atterberg Limit)
  • Compaction Curves
  • Lime Stability
  • Soil Corrosion Screening

Industries

Commercial · Land Development · Residential · Education · Healthcare · Government · Industrial · Manufacturing · Data Centers · Mixed-Use

Projects

Overton Moore Properties - Oaks Business Park

Bay Area, CA

Project details

Drone site monitoring services.

CoreSite SV9 Data Center

Bay Area, CA

Project details

Geotechnical and drone services for data center site.

Castlewood Country Club

Bay Area, CA

Project details

Drone site documentation.

Bridge Piercy Road Warehouse

Bay Area, CA

Project details

Geotechnical and drone services for warehouse development.

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