Geotechnical

BSK provides comprehensive geotechnical engineering and geologic consulting services that support safe, economical, and constructible project delivery. Our geotechnical professionals collaborate closely with owners, designers, and contractors to evaluate subsurface conditions, manage geologic risk, and deliver practical, defensible recommendations that support project goals, schedules, and budgets.

Our team performs geotechnical investigations for a wide range of commercial, industrial, transportation, and public infrastructure projects. Our services integrate field exploration, laboratory testing, and engineering analyses to support foundations, pavements, retaining structures, earthwork, and site development. Complex subsurface data are translated into clear, actionable recommendations that facilitate efficient design and informed decision-making.

BSK has extensive experience addressing challenging site conditions, including expansive and compressible soils, groundwater, seismic hazards, and slope stability concerns. Our team routinely evaluates seismic design parameters, liquefaction potential, and settlement behavior to reduce risk and improve long-term performance.

During construction, we remain actively involved to help ensure geotechnical recommendations are properly implemented. Our professionals provide construction observation, grading and foundation support, and coordination with contractors and inspectors to resolve field conditions efficiently and keep projects on track.

With strong local knowledge and a collaborative approach, BSK delivers geotechnical solutions that balance safety, constructability, and cost. By integrating geotechnical services with environmental, materials testing, and construction services, we provide a seamless, multidisciplinary approach from planning through construction.

Geotechnical and Geologic Consulting Services include:

• Subsurface exploration and laboratory testing
• Geotechnical engineering reports and design recommendations
• Shallow and deep foundation support
• Pavement and slab-on-grade design
• Retaining wall and earthwork evaluations
• Seismic hazard, liquefaction, and settlement analyses
• Slope stability and landslide evaluations
• Groundwater monitoring and infiltration testing
• Geotechnical Engineer-of-Record (GEOR) services
• Construction observation and grading support