O U R S E R V I C E S
GGcon LTD - Services Overview
- Geotechnical Engineering Services
- Site Investigations and Testing:
- Drilling and sampling of soil and rock
- In-Situ Testing for Soil and Rock Properties including SPT, CPT, PMT, Packer Test, Vane Shear Test, Pressuremeter Test, Plate Load Test)
- Soil and rock laboratory tests
- Reporting and Design:
- Geotechnical Data Report (GDR)
- Geotechnical Memoranda for Design (GMD)
- Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR)
- Foundation recommendations and engineering support:
- Site-Specific Foundation Solutions
- Geotechnical Analysis and Evaluation including foundation types, bearing capacity, and settlement potential.
- Foundation System Recommendations including design shallow and deep foundations (e.g., piles, drilled shafts) and ground improvement techniques when required.
- Engineering Support During Design & Construction.
- Slope Stability Analysis Services:
- Comprehensive Risk Evaluation
- Advanced Geotechnical Analysis
- Failure Prevention & Slope Design
- Dynamic & Static Load Considerations
- Proactive Risk Management
- Retaining Wall Design & Analysis Services:
- Analyze soil, rock, groundwater, and structural loads affecting retaining walls
- Evaluate earth pressures to ensure proper wall performance
- Recommend suitable retaining wall types and materials based on site conditions
- Use analytical and numerical modeling for accurate stability assessments
- Evaluate wall behavior under various loading and environmental conditions
- Optimize designs to enhance safety and minimize maintenance needs
- Environmental Engineering Services
- Environmental Site Assessments (ESA):
- Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (compliant with CSA and O.Reg. 153/04)
- Preparation and filing of Records of Site Condition
- Excess Soil Management Strategy:
- Excess Soil Management Strategy prepared by a Qualified Person sets out the process of sampling, monitoring, and tracking of excess soil
- Assessment of Past Uses Report (APU):
- Reviewing historical information
- Reviewing of applicable federal and provincial databases
- Preparation of an APU report in accordance with O. Reg. 406/19
- Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP):
- Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) to identify each location where soil is to be excavated as defined by an APEC that will be subject to sampling and analysis based on the Assessment of Past Uses.
- Soil Characterization Report (SCR):
- The SCR summarizes field activities, chemical testing results along with recommending how to manage excess soil for either off-Site disposal and/or beneficial re-use.
- Environmental Monitoring and Risk Mitigation:
- Soil and water chemical testing
- Groundwater monitoring and assessment
- Contamination remediation plans
- Asbestos and hazardous materials surveys (O.Reg. 490/09, 278/05)
- Regulatory Compliance Support:
- Environmental compliance reporting
- Peer reviews of environmental assessment reports
- Excess soil management plans (O.Reg. 406)
- Hydrogeological Engineering Services
- Groundwater Investigation and Management:
- Hydrogeological site characterization and assessment
- Pumping tests and aquifer performance evaluations
- Groundwater quality monitoring and well impact assessments
- Permit and Compliance Support:
- Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications
- Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and water balance studies
- Long-term groundwater and surface water monitoring
- Hydrogeological Reports:
- Hydrogeological Data Report (HDR)
- Hydrogeological Impact Assessment Report (HIAR)
- Inspection and Material Testing Services
- On-Site Inspections:
- Footing, caisson, and piling inspections
- Compaction control and testing for earthworks
- Asphalt and concrete quality inspections
- Structural steel inspections and monitoring of shoring systems
- Material Testing:
- Laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete
- Asphalt mix design reviews and compaction control
- Ready-mix concrete sampling (slump, air content, compressive strength)
- Testing of pre-cast concrete, bricks, mortar, and grout