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Workers performing fireproofing-related construction work within a shored excavation during infrastructure construction.

From the Ground Up: Fireproofing Inspections

Fireproofing inspections verify that applied fire-resistant materials meet project requirements for thickness, density, bond strength, and performance before construction continues...
Front exterior view of Hanover Tavern in Hanover County, Virginia.

Hanover Tavern: Supporting History Below the Surface

Hanover Tavern has served travelers and the Hanover County community for centuries. Learn how Zannino Engineering supported renovation efforts through subsurface investigations, dewatering systems, and structural shoring beneath this historic landmark...
Illustration comparing shallow foundations and deep foundations used to support structures in different soil conditions.

From the Ground Up: Deep Foundations

Strong foundations start deep below the surface. When Deep Foundations Are Needed Sometimes the existing soils on a project are not capable of supporting the desired weight of a structure. This can...
Interior view of structural steel framing and metal stud installation during building construction

From the Ground Up: Structural Steel Inspections

Structural steel inspections confirm alignment, connections, and weld quality before loads are transferred through a structure...
Technician performing soil testing in a construction materials laboratory using standard testing equipment

From the Ground Up: Soil testing in the lab

Soil and aggregate testing in the lab helps ensure materials meet project requirements before they’re used in the field...
American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond Virginia

Expanding the American Civil War Museum at Richmond’s Historic Tredegar

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar required careful engineering to allow new construction beside historic structures while protecting Richmond’s industrial past...
Technician performing compressive strength testing on a concrete cylinder in a laboratory compression machine

From the Ground Up: Concrete Testing – Lab

Concrete cylinders are tested in the laboratory to measure compressive strength and confirm that concrete continues to perform as expected after placement...