Materials Testing

Our team of experienced technicians provide direct testinG of materials and structural components of construction that are used on the building site. SGNC operates an in-house, state-of-the-art laboratory; providing physical testing of soil, concrete, aggregate, asphalt and building materials.

• Concrete mix designs

• Soil Lime/Cement mix design

• Floor Flatness/Floor levelness testing

• Slab moisture testing

• Concrete compression testing

• Post tension observation and testing

• Deep foundation observation and testing

• Retaining wall observations and testing

• Geotextile and Geofabric observations and testing

• Windsor Probe Testing

Special Inspections

Our special inspections team holds numerous certifications from agencies, including ICC, ACI and AWS. These certifications ensure that your project is handled by qualified, capable team members.

• Concrete

• Steel and Bolting

• Masonry

• Soils

• Firestop

• Welding

• Wood Framing

• Ground Improvement

• Earth Retention

• Earthwork

• Deep Foundations

• Construction QA/QC

Geotechnical

Our team researches and studies soil to evaluate its suitability for foundations. We can create designs for structures and find the most affordable solutions for a safe and stable design.

• Geotechnical  Exploration and Drilling with In-house Drills

• Laboratory Testing Programs

• Foundation Design (Bridges and Buildings)

• Soil and Rock Mechanics and Analysis

• Slope Stability Analysis and Design

• Instrumentation and Monitoring

• Sinkhole (Karst) Evaluation and Repair

• Geoscience and Geophysical

Environmental

We have an experienced team ready to provide quick and accurate reports addressing any environmental concerns that might be present. We're fully equipped to investigate and report on any environmental issues that exist on your next job site.

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)

• Phase II ESA

• Vapor Intrusion/Encroachment Assessments

• Wetlands and Stream Delineation and Assessment

• Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Species

• Historic Resources Coordination

• Remedial Investigations/Feasibility Studies (RI/FS)

• Asbestos, Lead and Mold Services

• Underground and Above Ground Storage Tanks

• Brownfields Redevelopment Consulting

PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS

SGNC performs PCAs following the ASTM E2018 guidline, “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Conditions Assessment Process.” We can customize reports to meet Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and client-specific requirements, as PCAs are often performed at the same time as Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). SGNC’s team includes multidisciplinary professionals who can carry out a PCA as they work through a Phase I ESA.

A property condition assessment will reveal the value of a property and inform development teams about the next steps for their development project. PCAs include assessment of above-ground, readily accessible systems, review of documentation and visual inspection of physical components of the property and accessible common areas. While some engineering issues may be visible on a property, many hide beneath the surface and need a professional team to assess them before acquisition is completed.

In the project lifecycle, a PCA is valuable for building an effective plan to operate and maintain an asset while recognizing performance needs and sustainability requirements.

Forensics

Solid Ground has extensive experience with forensic engineering. We are committed to provide an unbiased professional opinions based on conclusive investigations and explorations. Our past experiences and knowledge allow us to also provide solutions to each unique problem.

• Forensic Engineering

• Expert Witness (Perfect Record)

• Litigation Support

• Fire Investigation

• Foundation Failure and Settlement

• Basement Wall Failures and Movement

• Slope Failures and Movement

• Pre-Blast Surveys

• Pos-Blast Surveys

• Insurance Claims and Settlement Support