GEODesign, Inc.

Comprehensive geotechnical services from feasibility through construction, including subsurface exploration, foundation engineering, seismic analysis, slope stability, and special inspections.

• Geotechnical Reports & Subsurface Exploration

  Comprehensive subsurface exploration programs and reporting to characterize soil and rock conditions.

• Foundation Engineering

  Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations to support complex structures under various geological conditions.

• Seismic Analyses

  Assessment of seismic hazards, soil-structure interaction, and foundation response under dynamic loading.

• Support of Excavation Design

  Engineering design for temporary and permanent earth retention systems to facilitate safe excavations.

• Slope Stability Analysis

  Evaluation of natural and engineered slopes, embankments, and earth-retaining structures.

• Earth and Rock Fill Dam Design and Evaluation

  Geotechnical engineering and safety evaluations for reservoir dams and levees.

• Dewatering Design

  Engineering of ground water control and dewatering systems to keep construction sites dry and stable.

Practical and environmentally sound solutions for site development, restoration, and regulatory compliance.

• Environmental Site Assessments

  Phase I, II, and III site assessments to investigate and document potential environmental liabilities.

• Asbestos Inspection and Management Planning

  Hazard identification, asbestos inspections, and structural mitigation management planning.

• Environmental Regulatory Compliance

  Auditing, permitting, technical training, and general regulatory assistance.

• Remedial Design and Implementation

  Cost-effective strategies and design for cleaning up contaminated soils and hazardous materials.

• Industrial Hygiene Services

  Air sampling, occupational health evaluations, and exposure assessments.

• Underground Tank Services

  Removal, replacement, and regulatory compliance services for underground storage tanks.

Geostructural support and engineering solutions during bidding, planning, design, and construction phases.

• Sheeting and Shoring Design

  Design of geostructural systems to support temporary excavations and adjacent properties.

• Deep Foundation Design

  Structural and geotechnical design of piles, caissons, and drilled shafts.

• Underpinning Design

  Structural and geotechnical engineering to support existing building foundations near new excavations.

• Ground Anchor and Pile Load Testing

  Testing and analysis of anchors and piles to verify structural capacity and performance.

• Value Engineering

  Alternative structural and geotechnical system designs to optimize construction costs and schedule.

Targeted advisory, forensic, peer review, and emergency response services for complex property and infrastructure needs.

• Geotechnical Peer Review

  Collaborative independent review of complex geotechnical designs and due diligence evaluations.

• Due Diligence

  Pre-purchase geotechnical and environmental reviews for property developers and investors.

• Forensic Engineering and Expert Witness

  Investigating failures, evaluating foundation settlement, and providing expert testimony in mediation and litigation.

• Claims Analysis and Consultation

  Assisting owners, contractors, and attorneys with disputes over differing site conditions and rock removal.

• Emergency Response

  Rapid response engineering after storm events to stabilize slopes, repair washed-out riverbanks, and secure undermined infrastructure.