Purple Line Light Rail
Maryland · Transportation
Project details
Geotechnical engineering, construction management, and construction materials testing services for the multi-billion-dollar light rail transit project.

Geotechnical, environmental, and occupational health and safety engineering consulting
Soil and Land Use Technology, Inc. (SaLUT) is a consulting engineering practice specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and occupational health and safety. It operates offices in Washington, DC, Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Greenbelt, Maryland, and serves public and private clients across the mid-Atlantic region. Its multidisciplinary staff includes professional engineers, master well drillers, certified industrial hygienists, and certified safety professionals.
AASHTO Accredited · GSA MAS Contract Holder (GS-10F-0072T)
Pradeep J. PereraPresident
Edward DaltonSr. Vice President
David HeislerSr. Vice President
Andy McAllisterVice President
William WaingerVice President
Imran M. SyedVice President
Amy DiamondSr. Environmental Scientist
Aung BanyarSr. Geotechnical Engineer
Chungling LISr. Geotechnical Engineer
Shannon HudginsSr. Geotechnical Engineer
Mark ApplegateCertified Industrial Hygienist
Mark FletcherDrilling Foreman
Comprehensive geotechnical engineering services including investigation, analysis, and design for construction and infrastructure development.
Geotechnical drilling and exploratory methods to assess soil conditions.
Design of shallow and deep foundations across diverse geological settings.
Geotechnical drilling utilizing hollow stem augers, rotary wash, and mud drilling techniques.
Evaluation and engineering of pavements for highways, airfields, and complex transit projects.
Installation of inclinometer casings, piezometers, settlement anchors, and extensometers.
Non-destructive vacuum excavation to support utility and engineering investigations.
Evaluation of dikes, dams, and earth structures using finite element methods.
Materials testing support for infrastructure and building projects.
Tests soil materials for project design and construction needs.
Reviews concrete materials and placement quality.
Evaluates asphalt materials used in pavement construction.
Environmental consulting, site assessments, remediation, and NEPA compliance services.
Comprehensive site investigations and historical reviews to evaluate environmental liability.
Testing and assessment of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, PCBs, and drinking water quality.
Management and execution of site cleanups and tank removals.
Environmental impact assessments and documentation complying with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Industrial hygiene and occupational safety consulting to ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Exposure monitoring, hazard evaluation, and air quality testing.
Implementation of safety, occupational health, and quality control protocols at project sites.
Program development and oversight of occupational health programs.
Utility engineering that maps and evaluates underground infrastructure.
Locates buried utilities before design and construction.
Documents underground infrastructure for project teams.
Identifies utility conflicts that can affect construction.
Tailored consulting solutions for specialty engineering and technical projects.
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