Is your commercial development in need of geotechnical evaluation? ProtechGeo is here to help. As a leading team of geotechnical experts, engineers and specialists are proud to partner with commercial clients throughout the Province of Alberta to assist with a wide range of services including materials testing, lab analysis, land development, roadway construction, and more. With decades of experience behind our crew, you can count on us to provide accurate information and valuable data that allow you to develop with confidence, and with safety always front of mind. Below, we’ll highlight just a few elements that geotechnical investigations can assist with, as well as the benefits of partnering with ProtechGeo. Read on to learn more!
Leave No Stone Unturned
When it comes to building on new land, whether it be for commercial purposes or otherwise, one of the biggest challenges facing developers and their construction crews is the difficulty of not knowing what lies beneath the surface. Foundational considerations are paramount to informing the entire design and build process, and without accurate data, you face significant safety risks, as well as the chance of major structural problems for the completed project. Geotechnical investigations aim to alleviate these concerns by digging beneath the surface and conducting a thorough analysis of all relevant materials found on site.
From identifying soil components to finding foundational cracks, fault lines, and cross-referencing data with known environmental hazards like flooding and earthquakes, geotechnical engineers are able to provide your development with a much more comprehensive picture of what you’re working with. Once the evaluation(s) are complete, your geotechnical engineers can then provide a detailed list of recommendations to your contractors, allowing construction to proceed with accurate information that guarantees a successful build. Elements that may be covered in a geotechnical investigation by ProtechGeo include:
Slope Stability
If your development will be situated near natural or man-made slopes (embankments, road cuts, excavations, landfills, etc.), slope stability is necessary to evaluate for safety and efficiency purposes. Geotechnical experts can take a closer look at the materials of the foundation and identify both their existing condition, as well as their potential to withstand and/or undergo movement. The stability of the slope will help determine whether it is safe to build on, and what additional measures need to be put in place to compensate for any foundational shifts.
Foundation Design
In addition to analyzing the materials present in your site’s foundation, ProtechGeo will use all sourced data to partner with your build crew and consultants to design a foundational plan that is custom to the specific needs of your site. The design process includes the evaluation of shallow and deep foundation strategies, ranging from footings to end-bearing concrete caissons, and more.
Roadway Design
Need to help your hauling crew get from point A to B on-site? We can help with that too. ProtechGeo provides comprehensive roadway and transport support, including designing pavement structures based on subgrade stability, traffic needs and all relevant standards per your requirements.
Don’t Second Guess, Go With the Best
Start your commercial development process off right with a team you know you can trust. ProtechGeo believes in ensuring our customers always have access to the support and expertise they need. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, ProtechGeo provides you with easy access to a highly responsive team of engineers and specialists that are always here to help. Learn more about our Geotechnical services by contacting our team today.