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From the Ground Up

reinforcing steel rebar in footing trench before concrete placement during construction inspection

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...
Masonry wall with reinforcing steel prior to grouting

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...