Geotechnical consulting for construction projects with certainty
Geotechnical challenges are crucial in construction and infrastructure projects. A fault in the foundation, dam or drainage can lead to high costs or delays. With SOCOTEC's geotechnical consulting, you get practical insight and guidance for any type of project. Whether controlling groundwater, designing a construction pit or assessing foundation risks - we help you make informed decisions.
The success of a construction project starts with a solid foundation – literally and figuratively. Geotechnical advice is essential for making safe and economical choices in the areas of financing, ground-retaining structures, water management and environmental influences.
At SOCOTEC, we support clients with tailor-made advice for, among other things:
- Construction pits and financing: from design to implementation, including stability calculations.
- Foundation risks: analysis of settlement, bearing capacity and vibration sensitivity of visible construction.
- Drainage and environmental influence: underground of groundwater levels and invisible of damage to the environment.
- Water barriers and water safety: stability tests, soil investigation and testing against safety standards.
- Infrastructure and making construction ready: advice on preloading, soil improvement and monitoring.
Our experts combine geotechnics with geohydrological knowledge and are familiar with the laws and regulations. You will not only receive a report, but also a responsible analysis with a practical solution and the possibility of implementation guidance.
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