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Introduction If you’re a landowner, developer, general contractor, architect, or structural engineer who actually wants to get the most for your money when it comes to foundations and earthwork, this article’s for you. This discussion is about value engineering at its finest: understanding when a deep foundation is truly necessary and when smart collaboration can save you a fortune. Why We Go […]

When Deep Foundations Are (and Aren’t) the Answer

Deep Foundations

At Garbin GeoStructural Group (GGG), we love a challenge. Developers often come to us excited about a “great deal” they’ve scored on a piece of land—only to discover that the site has more slop than soil. In today’s market, most prime properties have already been built on. What’s left are sites that remain undeveloped either […]

So You Want to Build On That?

A heavy drilling rig operates in deep mud at a construction site, boring holes for deep foundations. Several newly completed circular concrete piles with exposed steel reinforcement bars are visible in the foreground.

Peer Review and Value Engineering

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Riley Padron

President, Beaty Construction Inc.

Dan Beaty

President, Mortensen Engineering, Inc.

Michael Gagne, PE

President, Mortensen Engineering, Inc.

Michael Gagne

“Having Ed available to review geotechnical data and present recommendations for specialized remediation with value engineering is imperative on high profile projects. In my 20+ years as a geotechnical engineer, it is essential to have someone like Ed on your team.”

President, Beaty Construction Inc.

Dan Beaty

“Beaty has worked with Dr. Ed on many projects utilizing practical geotechnical solutions. His technical knowledge, responsiveness, and practical experience have made him a trusted advisor.”

Construction Engineer, Kraemer NA

Riley Padron

“Dr. Ed has been an invaluable resource in the specialty geotechnical subcontracting world. His knowledge of deep foundations, earth retention, and ground improvement has provided cost-effective solutions many times."

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