Engineering Quality Projects Throughout New England
Since 1986, R.W. Gillespie & Associates, Inc. has provided geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspection, and environmental consulting services throughout New England. It helps clients identify and manage subsurface uncertainties during site assessment and design, reducing the risk of construction delays and unexpected costs. The practice delivers the critical quality assurance and quality control needed to support project success.
Wendy HayesHuman Resources Manager
Geotechnical investigation, analysis, and foundation assessment to manage subsurface risks.
Evaluations essential for project reliability and long-term service life performance.
Designing new pavements and developing rehabilitation strategies based on soil, climate, and vehicle frequency.
Specialty consulting for soil and rock anchors, mini piles, underpinning, and tiebacks.
Monitoring construction effects including settlement, lateral displacement, and groundwater impacts.
Field and laboratory services for assuring and documenting material quality during design and construction.
Testing and quality assessment of soils and fill materials.
Testing of fresh and hardened concrete to verify performance and structural compliance.
Testing and analysis of asphalt materials.
Inspection and testing of masonry systems and structural steel elements.
Structural compliance inspections to verify that structural components conform to project plans and specifications.
Environmental monitoring and consulting to support the development and protection of natural resources.
Monitoring and reporting on environmental quality protection in sensitive wetland areas.
Disposal analysis, nitrogen/nitrate plume studies, and groundwater mounding evaluations.
Compiling documentation and serving as a liaison for local, state, and federal groundwater discharge and withdrawal permits.
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Portsmouth, NH · Education · 2017 · Client: Oak Point Associates
RWG&A investigated areas of importance to the overall design of Saint Patrick Academy. The studies helped fast-track building a new school to serve growing enrollment and provide state-of-the-art facilities for the students, faculty, and community.