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.
From the Ground Up: Retaining Walls
Retaining walls do more than hold back soil. They create usable space, stabilize slopes, reduce erosion, and protect nearby property and infrastructure. When designed for site-specific conditions, retaining walls provide long-term stability...
From the Ground Up: Exterior Insulation Finish Systems
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) help protect buildings from moisture and improve energy efficiency. Learn how inspections verify proper installation before the system is concealed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
West End
West End
