Full Service Geotechnical, Structural, Forensic, Environmental and Construction Materials Testing Engineering
Tierra, Inc. is a full-service engineering consultancy providing geotechnical, structural forensic, environmental, and construction materials testing services throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Tampa, Tierra owns and operates one of the largest geotechnical drilling fleets in Florida, including land-based track-mounted rigs and a self-propelled barge-mounted drill rig. It operates its own CMEC-certified and FDOT-qualified laboratory facilities.
CMEC Laboratory Certification · FDOT Qualified Laboratory (Lab ID 107007) · FDOT Pre-Qualified - Work Group 10.3 (CEI) · CTQP Certified Staff
Conducting comprehensive subsurface investigations, soil analyses, and ground subsidence studies supported by a large in-house drilling fleet and laboratory testing capabilities.
Utilizing a specialized fleet of land-based track-mounted rigs, portable tripods, and a self-propelled barge-mounted drill rig to access challenging project locations.
Providing experienced personnel to monitor grouting, earthwork, and foundation installations, ensuring onsite activities comply with design specifications.
Performing detailed diagnostic structural forensic studies and structural damage assessments to evaluate building system failures and integrity concerns.
Providing comprehensive due diligence, contamination screening, and hazardous materials investigations for municipal, institutional, and private development projects.
Executing field sampling and monitoring activities in accordance with regulatory standards and standard operating procedures.
Investigating sites for common regulated materials including asbestos, lead, mercury, PCBs, mold, silica, and other toxic substances.
Operating certified laboratory and field operations to test, inspect, and verify soils, concrete, asphalt, and structural elements for infrastructure projects.
Providing experienced CEI support services for major roadway, bridge, and transportation projects throughout Florida.
Partnering with contractors to deliver comprehensive quality control services, including QC plan drafting, density log book maintenance, and vibration monitoring.
Applying specialized diagnostic testing, building envelope performance evaluation, and quality assurance programs for both new construction and existing structures.
Testing window, wall, and roof assemblies using ASTM and AAMA methodologies to identify water leaks and air penetration.
Assessing floor flatness, calcium chloride moisture levels, relative humidity, and slip resistance.
Utilizing infrared thermography, ground penetrating radar, and plumbing leak tests to locate structural components and system anomalies.
Government · Transportation · Federal · Land Development · Financial Services · Insurance · Legal · Education
Hillsborough County, FL · Transportation · Client: FDOT District VII
Geotechnical services for an elevated limited-access freeway-freeway interchange extending from the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway along the west side of 31st Street to Interstate 4.
Hernando and Citrus Counties, FL · Transportation · Client: Florida Turnpike Enterprise
Geotechnical and materials testing services for a 26-mile extension of the Suncoast Parkway northward from US 98 in Hernando County to US 19 in Citrus County.
Hillsborough County, FL · Transportation · Client: Hillsborough County
Geotechnical support for design and construction plans for a 2.8-mile extension of Citrus Park Drive from Countryway Boulevard to Sheldon Road.