Imagine building a brand new home in one of Alberta’s most prominent neighbourhoods. What do you see as the risk factors that go into developing the house of your dreams? As experienced contractors and builders will know, there’s no shortage of details involved in bringing a home to life, not least among which are foundational concerns and site evaluations. Long before a shovel can hit the dirt, your safety for the future can be dramatically increased by partnering with a geotechnical engineering services provider to conduct a thorough analysis of the land you plan to build on.
At ProtechGeo we believe that safety and quality go hand in hand. That’s why we’re proud to partner with homeowners, as well as home builders to provide comprehensive geotechnical engineering support for residential development, as well as commercial and industrial spaces. Below, we’ll look a little closer at the importance of geotechnical investigations and discuss the benefits of partnering with Protech. Read on to learn more!
Why You Need A Geotechnical Investigation
The reality of any new development, regardless of whether you’re building on a completely new plot or on top of an existing space is that there are always hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. From unstable gaps to unseen rock shelves and everything in between, taking a look beneath the surface not only gives you the ability to avoid costly mishaps today, but to ensure that your home is able to stay steady in the face of major environmental hazards like earthquakes, extreme wind, and flooding. Simply put, knowledge is power, and the more information you have regarding your plot’s topography, the better prepared you will be to make crucial decisions throughout the build process
What Goes into an Investigation?
Just like no two homes are the same, geotechnical surveys vary widely depending on the specific needs and circumstances of the job at hand. With that said, investigations can typically be divided into two distinct phases:
Phase one sees your experts conduct a surface evaluation by doing a detailed walk-through, reviewing detailed photographs of the site, and conducting geophysical surveys as needed. Once this is completed, engineers can then move on to phase two, which often involves soil sampling via boring, laboratory analysis, and other customized/specialized evaluations as required. From here, your team of consultants will then create a comprehensive report detailing what needs to be done to keep your site and built process up to standards, as well as what risks you need to be aware of moving forward.
Partner with us Today!
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, ProtechGeo is pleased to be one of the province’s foremost geotechnical engineering services providers. We offer comprehensive support with project management, construction field testing, lab testing, and more, our team. and back our work with decades of experience behind each of our professionals. Contact our team today to learn more about our geotechnical services throughout Alberta.