Metals analysis determines extent of soil contamination after fires. Fires of recent magnitude have caused a danger to the environment that could potentially take years to clean up. Any building that has burned to a non-salvageable degree has the potential to cause toxic pollution. Immediate concerns include materials and finishes that were used in the construction […]
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Support for American Red Cross BSK is proud to give support for the American Red Cross Western Wildfire Relief Fund, where fire has ravished entire towns, people, animals, and homes. From California to Washington, over five million acres, have been decimated by fire. Additionally, thousands of people have been displaced, communities have been severely […]
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JSAS Support for Construction Compliance Order Effective immediately, San Francisco Bay Area Counties* and the City of Berkeley will require JSAS support for the Construction Compliance Order. The order states, to start or continue with large construction projects, the site must comply with all social distancing and construction project safety protocols. In Appendices A and […]
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To our clients and colleagues: The team at BSK Associates continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing changes that it is bringing. The recently issued shelter-in-place orders define most of our services as essential services, therefore we remain available to support our clients during this challenging time. We are focused on maintaining communication […]
BSK Associates & PFAS Testing What Are PFAS? PFAS are man-made chemicals that include Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), GenX, and several additional chemicals. In fact, PFAS are made up of more than 3,000 man-made chemicals that are largely unregulated. The U.S. began manufacturing these chemicals during the 1940’s. In 2006, the EPA […]
BSK: Understanding Deep Foundations What are Deep Foundations? Deep foundations are a type of foundation that is used to transfer building loads further down the earth to utilize stable soil. This process is utilized when the existing soil is not stable enough to handle a foundation. Deep foundations are essential for safety and maintaining the […]
Soil Compaction Testing Soil Compaction Testing is a crucial step in the construction process. Ground that has not been properly compacted can be detrimental to the structural integrity of buildings, retaining structures, roads and pavements, just to name a few. Essentially, proper soil integrity could make or break your structure. Since soils are so critical […]
What is Superpave? The history of Superpave dates to the 1980’s. During that time, it had become apparent that some pavement wasn’t performing as well as others. While one section of highway would be in great shape, just down the road, another section would be degraded and need repair. Due to that, in 1987, congress […]
BSK: Gem Lake Dam Project. We are excited to announce that BSK conducted a Geotechnical Engineering Investigation for Gem Lake Dam! Gem Lake is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range near June Lakes. This rural area is a hiker’s paradise with beautiful trees and lush vegetation. Gem Lake Dam was […]
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Arroyo Del Valle Bridge. Thanks to the efforts of the Tri-Valley Conservancy the Tri-Valley Trails are being connected! The Arroyo del Valle Regional Trail, in Sycamore Park, will no longer lead visitors and wildlife to a dead-end trail. With the addition of the […]
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Iron-Titanium Ore (magnetite – ilmenite), from the Tahawus Mine in Newcomb, NY. BSK’s Lynne Baumgras, Ph.D., PG,CEG, PMP, and BSK Environmental Group Manager, educates us about an Iron-Titanium Ore rock, that she has in her collection for Earth Science Week! This rock is from the Marcy massif of the Grenville complex which forms the core […]
BSK: National Safety Preparedness Month September is National Safety Preparedness Month and at BSK Associates we take safety and preparedness very seriously. Developing a Plan. There are several ways we can prepare for emergencies and natural disasters. However, planning is the best way to start. Department of Homeland Security advises that you begin by finding […]
BSK pays it forward at the Central California Food Bank BSK Associates Fresno staff volunteered at the Central California Food Bank Saturday, September 14th, 2019. Our volunteers assisted by preparing for local distribution for our communities; such as building school bags, packing meal boxes, and sorting food donations for 5 local counties. “Once you start […]
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BSK rides Olli to Work: first ever co-created, 3D printed, self-driving shuttle. BSK rides to work in Olli, first ever co-created, 3D printed, self-driving shuttle. Olli was developed by Local Motors and launched for the first time in National Harbor, Maryland in June of 2016. This August, Olli made his introduction at the White Rock […]
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BSK: Proud Sponsor for the AWWA-PNWS Golf Tournament BSK Associates Analytical Laboratory, Vancouver, Washington was a proud sponsor for the American Water Works Association Pacific Northwest Section, or AWWA PNWS, Annual Golf Tournament. This is our 5th year sponsoring this amazing event which raises funds for Water for the People and helps provide scholarship funds. […]
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BSK Provides Testing Support After Fire Devastation
/in Analytic Services, Analytical, News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollMetals analysis determines extent of soil contamination after fires. Fires of recent magnitude have caused a danger to the environment that could potentially take years to clean up. Any building that has burned to a non-salvageable degree has the potential to cause toxic pollution. Immediate concerns include materials and finishes that were used in the construction […]
Support for American Red Cross
/in News /by Kimberly StollSupport for American Red Cross BSK is proud to give support for the American Red Cross Western Wildfire Relief Fund, where fire has ravished entire towns, people, animals, and homes. From California to Washington, over five million acres, have been decimated by fire. Additionally, thousands of people have been displaced, communities have been severely […]
JSAS Support for Construction Compliance Order
/in News /by Kimberly StollJSAS Support for Construction Compliance Order Effective immediately, San Francisco Bay Area Counties* and the City of Berkeley will require JSAS support for the Construction Compliance Order. The order states, to start or continue with large construction projects, the site must comply with all social distancing and construction project safety protocols. In Appendices A and […]
To Our Clients And Colleagues Regarding COVID-19
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollTo our clients and colleagues: The team at BSK Associates continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing changes that it is bringing. The recently issued shelter-in-place orders define most of our services as essential services, therefore we remain available to support our clients during this challenging time. We are focused on maintaining communication […]
BSK Associates & PFAS Testing
/in News /by Kimberly StollBSK Associates & PFAS Testing What Are PFAS? PFAS are man-made chemicals that include Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), GenX, and several additional chemicals. In fact, PFAS are made up of more than 3,000 man-made chemicals that are largely unregulated. The U.S. began manufacturing these chemicals during the 1940’s. In 2006, the EPA […]
BSK: Understanding Deep Foundations
/in News /by Kimberly StollBSK: Understanding Deep Foundations What are Deep Foundations? Deep foundations are a type of foundation that is used to transfer building loads further down the earth to utilize stable soil. This process is utilized when the existing soil is not stable enough to handle a foundation. Deep foundations are essential for safety and maintaining the […]
Soil Compaction Testing
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollSoil Compaction Testing Soil Compaction Testing is a crucial step in the construction process. Ground that has not been properly compacted can be detrimental to the structural integrity of buildings, retaining structures, roads and pavements, just to name a few. Essentially, proper soil integrity could make or break your structure. Since soils are so critical […]
What is Superpave?
/in News /by Kimberly StollWhat is Superpave? The history of Superpave dates to the 1980’s. During that time, it had become apparent that some pavement wasn’t performing as well as others. While one section of highway would be in great shape, just down the road, another section would be degraded and need repair. Due to that, in 1987, congress […]
BSK: Gem Lake Dam Project
/in News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK: Gem Lake Dam Project. We are excited to announce that BSK conducted a Geotechnical Engineering Investigation for Gem Lake Dam! Gem Lake is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range near June Lakes. This rural area is a hiker’s paradise with beautiful trees and lush vegetation. Gem Lake Dam was […]
Arroyo Del Valle Bridge
/in News /by Kimberly StollArroyo Del Valle Bridge. Thanks to the efforts of the Tri-Valley Conservancy the Tri-Valley Trails are being connected! The Arroyo del Valle Regional Trail, in Sycamore Park, will no longer lead visitors and wildlife to a dead-end trail. With the addition of the […]
Iron-Titanium Ore
/in News /by Kimberly StollIron-Titanium Ore (magnetite – ilmenite), from the Tahawus Mine in Newcomb, NY. BSK’s Lynne Baumgras, Ph.D., PG,CEG, PMP, and BSK Environmental Group Manager, educates us about an Iron-Titanium Ore rock, that she has in her collection for Earth Science Week! This rock is from the Marcy massif of the Grenville complex which forms the core […]
BSK: National Safety Preparedness
/in Marketing, News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK: National Safety Preparedness Month September is National Safety Preparedness Month and at BSK Associates we take safety and preparedness very seriously. Developing a Plan. There are several ways we can prepare for emergencies and natural disasters. However, planning is the best way to start. Department of Homeland Security advises that you begin by finding […]
BSK Pays it Forward
/in Engineering, Marketing, News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK pays it forward at the Central California Food Bank BSK Associates Fresno staff volunteered at the Central California Food Bank Saturday, September 14th, 2019. Our volunteers assisted by preparing for local distribution for our communities; such as building school bags, packing meal boxes, and sorting food donations for 5 local counties. “Once you start […]
BSK rides Olli to Work
/in Marketing, News, Uncategorized /by Kimberly StollBSK rides Olli to Work: first ever co-created, 3D printed, self-driving shuttle. BSK rides to work in Olli, first ever co-created, 3D printed, self-driving shuttle. Olli was developed by Local Motors and launched for the first time in National Harbor, Maryland in June of 2016. This August, Olli made his introduction at the White Rock […]
BSK: Proud Sponsor for the AWWA-PNWS
/in News /by Kimberly StollBSK: Proud Sponsor for the AWWA-PNWS Golf Tournament BSK Associates Analytical Laboratory, Vancouver, Washington was a proud sponsor for the American Water Works Association Pacific Northwest Section, or AWWA PNWS, Annual Golf Tournament. This is our 5th year sponsoring this amazing event which raises funds for Water for the People and helps provide scholarship funds. […]