Specialists in complex and disturbed ground conditions — integrating geotechnical and contaminated land expertise for practical, buildable outcomes across South Australia.
Early identification of ground constraints through geological review, historical land use assessment and geotechnical hazard identification.
Targeted intrusive ground investigations using advanced techniques to characterise subsurface conditions reliably and efficiently.
Site-specific foundation solutions developed with consideration of ground conditions, structural loading and constructability.
Evaluation of settlement behaviour using engineering assessment and finite element modelling to support long-term asset performance.
Limit equilibrium and finite element slope stability assessment for natural and engineered slopes in challenging ground conditions.
Collaboration with civil, structural, environmental and construction teams throughout investigation, design and delivery phases.
At a Thebarton development site, a desktop review identified the potential presence of a former clay pit (pughole) that had not been delineated during previous investigations. If not identified early, design teams risked developing foundation solutions based on incomplete ground understanding.
The investigation strategy was adjusted to specifically target the suspected area. Incoming field data was interpreted progressively, allowing the ground model to be refined in real time and communicated to the project team as understanding developed.
Pughole geometry and material characteristics fully delineated during the field program
Design team able to adapt concept at early stage — avoiding costly redesign
Foundation solutions aligned with actual ground conditions from concept stage
Programme risk reduced — no additional investigation phases required months later
Finite element models built directly from field investigation data — settlement analysis, foundation stress and geological cross-sections delivered as design-ready outputs.
Geotechnical capability statement and case studies — ready to share with your project team.
Our geotechnical team brings senior expertise to every project — from desktop study through to construction sign-off.