Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Geotechnical Engineering Services in Owings Mills, MD
Founded in 1968, our firm has built a reputation as one of the most experienced geotechnical engineering companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. With over 50 years of continuous service and a team averaging 24 years of industry experience, we provide comprehensive geotechnical, geo-environmental, and pavement engineering solutions. Our professionals hold PE and PG registrations alongside certifications from AHERA, ACI, and OSHA, ensuring technically excellent and cost-effective solutions. We maintain an in-house fleet of drilling rigs and accredited laboratories meeting AASHTO, ASTM, and USACE standards. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through 9 agency accreditations, 92 ASTM/AASHTO test procedures, and 53 USACE validations.With expertise across 17,500+ projects domestically and internationally, we offer full-service engineering from preliminary site development to post-construction evaluations. Our team's advanced degrees and diverse training enable innovative problem-solving for complex geotechnical challenges. We maintain rigorous QA/QC protocols including automated testing equipment and third-party audits to ensure precision. Recognized as a Woman-Owned Business, we serve aviation, municipal, federal, and commercial sectors with specialized services including forensic analysis and expert testimony.
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Subsurface Investigation
Materials Testing
Special Inspections
Geo-Environmental Services
Pavement Design
Construction QA/QC
Drilling Services
Forensic Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of continuous geotechnical engineering experience
- Accredited laboratories meeting 92 ASTM/AASHTO standards
- Specialized drilling capabilities in challenging environments
- Team averaging 24 years of industry experience
- Recognized Woman-Owned Business with federal certifications
Associations and certifications
- AASHTO R-18
- ASTM E329
- ASTM C1077
- ASTM D3666
- ASTM D3740
- ASTM C1093
- ER 1110-1-261
- WACEL
- NASSCO PACP
- ICC
- CWI
- NDT
- NACE
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Our geotechnical engineering services include subsurface investigations, foundation design, slope stability analysis, and pavement evaluation. We provide comprehensive solutions for earthwork, soil stabilization, and groundwater control across diverse project types. With advanced drilling equipment and experienced engineers, we deliver accurate site characterizations and cost-effective design recommendations.
Materials Laboratory Testing
We conduct full-scale materials testing for soils, rock, concrete, and asphalt in our accredited laboratories. Our automated testing systems ensure precise results for construction materials compliance. Services include NICET-certified technician analysis, environmental testing, and specialized geotechnical evaluations following ASTM and AASHTO standards.
Special Inspections
Our special inspections cover structural steel, concrete placement, roadway construction, and specialized systems. Certified technicians perform field inspections and testing per ICC, ACI, and USACE requirements. We maintain rigorous QA/QC protocols for construction materials verification and compliance documentation.
Subsurface Investigation
We perform comprehensive subsurface investigations using truck-mounted and portable drilling rigs. Services include SPT borings, verification coring, geophysical surveys, and environmental sampling. Our crews handle complex drilling scenarios with specialized equipment for deep rock coring and in-hole instrumentation installation.
Geo-Environmental Services
Our geo-environmental services include Phase I/II ESAs, contamination assessments, and groundwater remediation. We provide LEED-compliant design solutions and environmental laboratory testing for soil and water samples. Specialized services cover asbestos sampling, monitoring well installation, and remediation system design.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide geotechnical, geo-environmental, and pavement engineering services including subsurface investigations, materials testing, special inspections, and construction QA/QC.
How long have you been in business?
We have over 50 years of continuous service since our founding in 1968 with experience across 17,500+ projects.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain 9 agency accreditations including AASHTO R-18, ASTM standards, WACEL, and NASSCO certifications for our laboratories and field services.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, Eastern U.S., Caribbean, and internationally for major infrastructure projects.
What specialized drilling capabilities exist?
Our fleet includes truck-mounted, all-terrain, and portable rigs for deep rock coring, angled drilling, and environmental sampling in challenging conditions.
Are you a certified woman-owned business?
Yes, we are recognized as a Woman-Owned Business (WBE) through multiple federal, state, and local certification programs.
