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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 rest on. After subsurface investigations are complete, our engineers analyze the soil and rock data to determine how...

Ebonie Atkins, Tyson Miller, Robert Childree, Mark McLain We were honored to welcome the Henrico Economic Development Authority to our office recently for a great conversation about Zannino Engineering’s work and our long history in Henrico County. Their team presented us with a plaque recognizing more than 30 years in...

Matthew Powell and Grant Missimer We’re proud to share that Lane Homes & Remodeling earned 2025 PRO Central Virginia Merit Award in the New Custom Home category — and that Zannino Engineering was recognized as a collaborating partner. Our team, including Grant Missimer and Matthew Powell, supported the project through...

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 and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Zannino Engineering helps clients identify potential environmental risks before they become...

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 dry, creating subtle yet powerful movements beneath foundations. Left unchecked, they can cause cracking, uneven floors, and long-term...

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 stays on schedule, and one that doesn’t. At Zannino Engineering, our subsurface investigations use drilling, sampling, and in-situ...

Zannino Engineering was founded in 1991, when a small team of engineers and technicians made the bold decision to start fresh after their district corporate office closed. Based in Henrico County from the start, what began with determination and a handful of contracts has grown into a trusted geotechnical and...