Long-Lasting Infrastructure in British Columbia
Beneath every road, building, and industrial yard lies the true foundation of success—thorough geotechnical investigation and smart design. At Pacific Geotechnical, we specialize in four cornerstone geotechnical engineering services that ensure long-lasting performance across British Columbia:
✅ Pavement assessment and design
✅ Earthwork and excavation design
✅ Preload and settlement analysis
✅ Foundation soil testing
In this article, we’ll walk you through how each service plays a vital role in delivering safe, cost-effective, and sustainable construction projects—from residential subdivisions to industrial site developments.
1. Pavement Assessment and Design
We offer:
Condition assessments for aging roads, parking lots, and driveways
Subgrade evaluations and load-bearing capacity analysis
New pavement designs using AASHTO and TAC standards
Overlay and rehabilitation strategies that extend pavement service life
Importantly, our designs consider traffic loads, freeze-thaw cycles, local climate conditions, and long-term maintenance to help municipalities and private developers reduce costs over time.
2. Earthwork and Excavation Design
Next, proper earthwork and excavation planning is essential to avoid costly delays and structural risks. Our geotechnical engineers support site development with:
Excavation safety assessments and slope stability reviews
Retaining wall and cut/fill evaluations
Fill material specifications and compaction testing
Grading design with drainage optimization
3. Preload and Settlement Analysis
In many cases, construction on soft, compressible soils—including reclaimed land—requires proactive preload strategies. That’s where preload and settlement analysis comes in. Our experts provide:
Settlement monitoring and time-based predictive modeling
Design of surcharge fills, wick drains, and other consolidation aids
Preload duration and removal criteria to meet construction schedules
Long-term differential settlement analysis for sensitive structures
4. Foundation Soil Testing
Our foundation soil testing services include:
Testing for bearing capacity, allowable pressure, and frost susceptibility
Groundwater condition assessment and soil stratigraphy mapping
Identification of expansive clay and other problematic soil behaviors
Recommendations for shallow footings, deep foundations, piles, or slab-on-grade
Ultimately, we collaborate with architects and structural engineers to align design with subsurface conditions—ensuring structural stability from the ground up.
Why Geotechnical Services Matter
Industrial yard, geotechnical services like soil testing, foundation design and pavement evaluation are critical to project success.
By addressing subsurface conditions early, you can avoid delays, reduce risk, and eliminate costly rework.
Let’s Build From the Ground Up
Our geotechnical services in Surrey, Kelowna, and throughout British Columbia.
Deliver the reliability and performance modern infrastructure demands.