From the Ground Up
From the Ground Up: Reinforcing Steel Inspections
Much of a structure’s strength is hidden before concrete or masonry is placed. Reinforcing steel must be installed exactly as designed to ensure structural performance and durability...
From the Ground Up: Masonry, Mortar and Grout
CMU walls are more than simple partitions. Reinforcing steel, mortar, and grout work together inside the wall to create a structural system designed for strength, fire resistance, and long-term durability...
From the Ground Up: Environmental Site Assessments Phase I & II
Every Property Tells a Story: We Help You Read It Environmental Site Assessments Phase I & II Every property has a past – knowing it protects your future. Through detailed Phase I...
From the Ground Up: Shrink Swell Soil
Building on Ground That Changes Shrink swell soil testing Even the ground can have a few tricks up its sleeve. Shrink-swell soils are clays that expand when wet and contract as they...
From the Ground Up: Subsurface Investigations
What’s Beneath the Surface Subsurface Investigations Before any structure can rise, its success depends on what lies beneath. A solid understanding of subsurface conditions can make the difference between a project that...
From the Ground Up: Foundation and Design Recommendations
Designing for the Ground Below: Foundation Recommendations That Last Foundation & Design Recommendations Before the first bucket of soil is moved, the foundation must be designed to match the ground it will...
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