by Robert Teng Every project requires site specific recommendations based on its native soils and material used on site. Evidence comes from the exploration of these soils obtained through borings, test pits, probes, hand augers, and samples grabbed off stockpiles. Multiple samples from a variety of areas around the site…
by Lizzie Wratten Take a quick stroll around any Pacific Northwest neighborhood and see if you can locate the petty annoyances left behind by some contractor who didn’t fully compact the soils. In order to understand the consequences of these improperly compacted soils, we first need to understand what is…
by Tait Russell Because much of an applied geologist’s work affects the health, safety, and wellbeing of people and the environment, a professional geologist licensure is an important safeguard. Obtaining licensure shows the geologist has satisfied stringent education, knowledge, and experience requirements. Any consultant in Washington State must be competent,…
by Collin McCracken There is a saying in construction: “It has to get worse before it gets better.” While building your project, you may run into several roadblocks that require a lot of effort to work around. One common obstacle we encounter during construction in Western Washington is an…
How a Quick Phone Call Can Save You Headaches and Setbacks by Collin McCracken In most densely populated areas in the US, many utilities such as water services, electrical and communication cables, and sewer and storm water conveyance systems are buried underground. This keeps them out of the way of…
