Geocon, Inc.

Practical Solutions to Support You From Ground to Structure.

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About the firm

Geocon, Inc. is a California-based professional engineering consulting practice established in 1971. It provides comprehensive geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, engineering geology, construction inspection, and materials testing services. Operating 11 regional offices across California with a team of over 350 engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, technicians, and special inspectors, Geocon serves land development, transportation, infrastructure, institutional, and public works sectors.

Established
1971
Team
Large
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Materials Testing

Credentials

CA A-HAZ-C57 · LEED AP · ACI · ICC · NICET · OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste

People

Joe VettelPrincipal

Matt LoveVice President

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Comprehensive engineering evaluations, hazard analyses, and design recommendations to resolve challenging subsurface conditions and support structural foundations.

  • Geotechnical Investigations

    Comprehensive subsurface explorations, soil sampling, and hazard assessments to evaluate site-specific geologic conditions.

  • Foundation Design & Analysis

    Design recommendations for shallow and deep foundation systems, retaining structures, and ground improvement solutions.

  • Hillside Grading & Earthwork Consulting

    Engineering guidance and oversight for mass grading, slope stability, hillside development, and earthwork construction.

Environmental Services

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Site assessment, contaminant evaluation, and regulatory consulting to guide clients through complex environmental hurdles.

  • Environmental Site Assessments

    Phase I and Phase II investigations to identify potential, suspected, or known contamination in soil, groundwater, and soil vapor.

  • Remediation Contracting & Cleanup

    Design and execution of environmental remediation plans and cleanup operations to restore contaminated sites.

Engineering Geology

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Specialized geologic investigations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with unstable ground conditions.

  • Seismic Hazard & Active Fault Evaluation

    Investigating active faults, liquefaction potential, and other seismic hazards to ensure structural safety.

  • Landslide & Slope Stability Assessment

    Detailed evaluations of steep rock slopes, landslides, and slope distress with custom repair recommendations.

Construction Inspection & Materials Testing

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Proactive field observation, quality control inspection, and certified laboratory testing to support successful project construction.

  • Special Inspection Services

    Certified inspections for concrete, masonry, structural steel, grading, and other critical structural elements.

  • Materials Testing Laboratories

    State-of-the-art laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, accredited by major governing agencies.

  • Soils & Earthwork Observation

    Field observation and compaction testing for mass grading, utility backfill, and soil stabilization.

Geotechnical Instrumentation

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Installation and precise monitoring of specialized instruments to track ground movement, settlement, and environmental conditions.

  • Instrumentation Installation & Monitoring

    Deployment and analysis of instruments to monitor subsurface movement, settlement, and pore water pressure during construction.

Industries

Land Development · Transportation · Infrastructure · Education · Government · Environmental & Remediation · Natural Resources

Projects

Soboba Replacement Casino

San Jacinto, CA · Hospitality · Client: Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

Project details

Provided comprehensive land development geotechnical engineering support for the replacement casino facility.

Summit View Apartments

Sylmar, CA · Multifamily Residential

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Geotechnical engineering and geological consulting support for the apartment complex development.

Safe Credit Union Convention Center

Sacramento, CA · Commercial · Client: City of Sacramento

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Provided geotechnical and structural engineering support services for the city convention center development.

UC Davis Campus Developments

Davis, CA · Education · Client: UC Davis

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Geotechnical engineering and inspection services supporting multiple institutional campus facilities and expansions.

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