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From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up is Zannino Engineering’s educational series focused on geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental services, and infrastructure systems that support construction projects throughout Virginia.

From soil testing and foundation recommendations to materials verification and special inspections, this series explores the work happening behind the scenes to help projects perform safely and successfully.

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...
Interior view of structural steel framing and metal stud installation during building construction

From the Ground Up: Structural Steel Inspections

Structural steel inspections ensure connections, alignment, and welds meet design requirements 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...
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...
Field technician performing a concrete slump test during on-site materials testing

From the Ground Up: Concrete Testing On-Site

Field concrete testing verifies slump, air content, temperature, and strength so concrete performs as designed during construction...

From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part I

Earthworks prepare a site for construction by shaping, grading, and stabilizing soil before foundations and infrastructure are built...

From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part II

A closer look at field density testing, soil compaction, and moisture verification during earthwork construction projects...