The main role of a geotechnical engineer is to ensure buildings stand tall at the ground level. Many factors can upend a property’s stability, including soil density, water flow patterns, and more. Geotechnical engineering is important for community planning and construction; without it, buildings could lean, settle, and eventually collapse as the earth below them…
Month: June 2021
What is the Difference Between a Geologist, an Engineering Geologist, and a Geotechnical Engineer?
These three professions—though all are very closely related and have overlapping expertise—have three distinctive roles. As you’re assembling your design/construction team, you may be wondering about the difference between the three. While all three are experts in earth composition and structure, it can be broken down in this way: Geologist, PG, Engineering Geologist, CEG, and…
What is a Site Feasibility Report?
A site feasibility report is a study indicating whether or not the proposed scope of a project will work given the existing geotechnical circumstances. This important document helps architects and investors alike work through some of the necessary steps to get started and reassess if problems are indicated. Central Geotechnical Services provides a thorough site…
