Are you ready for construction season? With spring around the corner and plenty of new projects getting ready to break ground, it’s time to ensure that your team has done its due diligence and set everyone up for success during development. Geotechnical assessments are one of your best resources when it comes to protecting your build, as well as making sure you stay on time and on budget. As one of Western Canada’s leading providers of geotechnical engineering services, including materials testing, project consulting, field and lab testing, and residential evaluations, ProtechGeo understands how important it is to have the information you know you can trust. With a highly trained team of professionals readily on hand to help you tackle projects of all scopes and scales.
Below, we’ll discuss some of the most important benefits of geotechnical evaluations, as well as the perks of partnering with Protech. Read on to learn more!
Why Conduct Geotechnical Assessments?
If you’re wondering about the real purpose and/or benefit of a geotechnical investigation is, especially where your budget is concerned, ask yourself this:
How much do you really know about your build site?
As any developer will tell you, there are plenty of hidden surprises that like to lurk beneath the topsoil of a site, causing infinite problems and costly delays once you eventually stumble upon them during construction. Geotechnical investigations drastically reduce the risk of this occurring by conducting a thorough analysis of the soil, as well as all relevant geologic conditions on-site, as well as pertaining to materials used.
The information gathered is then used to compile a customized list of recommendations and design criteria meant to guide construction with regards to soil and slope stability, load-bearing capacities, site grading and drainage, and plenty more. Everyone from civil to structural engineers, architects, and even key stakeholders can move forward confidently, knowing that you have the information you need to do so safely. While the scope of each individual investigation will vary depending on the unique needs of the project at hand, typical assessments often include:
Composition Test
Soil and material testing are core to a safe build, with the data gathered providing valuable insights as to what you’re working with (and on), as well as what kinds of materials you’ll need to offset any challenges. Soil testing will help reveal information on reactivity, swelling/shrinking risk, density, load capacity, as well as any environmental factors that may pose further hazards. Testing is done on concrete, asphalt and other compounds to allow you to get a clearer picture of load capacities and any structural flaws, alongside a wide range of other insights that will help guide construction.
Stability
Are you aware of the slope stability, as well as the challenges it may present on your site? Knowing the slope variance of your foundation is key to an accurate and long-term sustainable build, and provides all involved parties with crucial information for construction. Protech’s team of geotechnical engineers are here to help you plan around all of your stability needs and to provide accurate assessments you can count on.
Environmental/Developmental Effects
In order to stay compliant with all current construction standards and guidelines throughout Alberta and Western Canada, you’ll need a detailed report that provides insight into the scope of your build, as well as any and all risks that may be present to the surrounding environment and community. Partnering with a team like ProtechGeo makes it easy to identify the risks your project may pose to the area, and design a plan that addresses these factors in compliance with all relevant regulations. With the right information in hand, you can remain confident that your build is on the up and up on all fronts.
Partner With ProtechGeo Today
With decades of combined experience and industry knowledge behind our team members, one of the biggest aspects that sets ProtechGeo apart from competitors is our unwavering commitment to communication and partnership with our clients. We know the importance of transparency across all channels, and ensure that each of your team members is accessible, as well as highly responsive to make sure that you always get the answers you need when it matters most. When you work with us, you won’t just get exceptional results, you’ll gain the benefits of working with a highly experienced team and always have the right person there to assist with your needs. Learn more about our Geotechnical services by contacting our team today.