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Pacific Geotechnical Engineers, Inc.

Providing high-quality geotechnical and geological engineering services throughout Hawaii and the Pacific region

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About the firm

Pacific Geotechnical Engineers, Inc. (PGE) is a consulting engineering practice established in July 1991, specializing in geotechnical and geological engineering. PGE is owned and operated by Glen Y.F. Lau and Kenneth K. Fan, who possess a combined total of over 60 years of experience. The practice has completed projects in Hawaii, Guam, Kwajalein, Saipan, Palau, Wake Island, Diego Garcia, Majuro, Johnston Atoll, Marshall Islands, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, and California.

Established
1991
Team
Small
Firm type
Geotechnical Engineering · Civil Engineering

People

Glen Y.F. LauPresident

Kenneth K. FanVice President

Capabilities

Geotechnical Engineering

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Delivers practical, cost-effective site investigation, analysis, and design recommendations for infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The practice conducts thorough subsurface explorations to address unique site challenges across the Pacific region.

  • Site investigations and subsurface exploration

    Provides comprehensive analysis of ground conditions, soil profiles, and subsurface characteristics before development begins.

  • Foundation design recommendations

    Formulates structural and bearing support recommendations customized for complex geological environments.

  • Earthwork consulting

    Advises on grading, excavation, soil compaction, and site preparation procedures for civil and military construction.

  • Pavement design and analysis

    Develops structural section designs and evaluations for roads, runways, and airfield pavements.

  • Forensic geotechnical assessments

    Conducts investigative evaluations of foundation distress, soil movement, and performance failures to determine underlying causes.

Geological Engineering

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Provides expert analytical services to support civil construction, military, and federal projects. The practice conducts evaluations of ground conditions and environmental factors to ensure site safety and stability.

  • Soil and water environmental sampling

    Conducts field sampling and testing of soil and water resources to assess environmental conditions and compliance.

  • Materials testing services

    Performs physical and mechanical testing on engineering materials to verify conformance with technical specifications.

  • Environmental site investigations

    Executes detailed site assessments to identify potential environmental liabilities and subsurface contamination.

Industries

Federal · Defense · Infrastructure

Projects

Hawaii Convention Center

Honolulu, Hawaii · Infrastructure

Project details

Geotechnical and geological engineering services for the construction of the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.

Pacific Command Headquarters

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii · Defense

Project details

Geotechnical investigation and engineering services for the military headquarters facility at Camp H.M. Smith.