Geotechnical Engineering Services

Build with confidence from the ground up. Understanding subsurface conditions early helps prevent differential settlement, cracking, and costly rework. Our team characterizes soil, rock, and groundwater to align design assumptions with field reality, reducing risk and protecting your investment.

We plan and execute investigations tailored to your scope, combining borings and in-situ testing with laboratory analysis to verify the physical and mechanical properties that drive foundation and pavement performance.

Results are translated into clear, constructible solutions and actionable recommendations that keep projects compliant, safe, and on schedule.

NicNevol Engineering field operations truck

Geotechnical Capabilities

  • DR
    Geotechnical Drilling (ATVs, trucks, portable rigs)
  • SPT
    Standard Penetration Test & in-situ field testing
  • PERM
    Field Permeability & groundwater characterization
  • FDN
    Foundation Recommendations & soil improvement
  • SLOPE
    Embankment & Slope Stability analysis
  • SH
    Sinkhole Investigations & remediation
  • PVM
    Pavement/Subgrade design & rehabilitation strategies
  • VIB
    Vibration Monitoring & structural impact
  • CPI
    Construction Phase Inspections (foundations, subgrades, fill/backfill compaction)
  • PLN
    Site Engineering & Planning, permitting & compliance reporting
  • WW
    Water & Wastewater facility support
  • QA
    Plan Reviews & QA/QC documentation

Our Geotechnical Process

01

Scoping & Criteria

Project review, risk drivers, required properties & testing matrix.

02

Field Exploration

Borings, SPT, groundwater observations, sampling & logging.

03

Laboratory Testing

Classification, index, strength & consolidation; permeability tests.

04

Analysis & Design

Bearing, settlement, slope stability, liquefaction & uplift.

05

Recommendations

Foundations, ground improvement, pavements & earthworks.

06

Construction Support

Submittal review, inspections, vibration & settlement monitoring.

Why Choose NicNevol for Geotechnical

Standards & Compliance

FDOT procedures, AASHTO/ASTM testing, and agency coordination.

Risk-Driven Design

Recommendations that reduce settlement, delays, and change orders.

QA/QC Discipline

Traceable data, clear logs, and defensible recommendations.

Partner Mindset

Responsive support through design, bidding, and construction.

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