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Is A Nuclear Density Gauge Dangerous?

When we’re on site with a nuke, we get a lot of questions about the safety of our nuclear gauges. Are they safe to be around? Are we wearing any kind of protection? Do workers on the site need to […]

May 25, 2022
Redi Rock: Retaining Wall Review

The pros and cons of Redi Rock at a glance… Redi Rock is a premium choice among retaining wall systems, offering the appearance of natural stone or a smooth concrete finish. It’s thorough and comprehensive documentation, engineering details, construction details […]

January 16, 2022
How Much Do Redi Rock Blocks Weigh

Another common question we get from our clients when they are deciding what type of retaining wall block system to use. One of our most commonly recommended blocks are Redi Rock – but an important consideration to have before using […]

September 21, 2021
How to Build a Foundation In High Groundwater

One of the most common questions we get from clients is “how can we build our foundations in this waterlogged area?” In this article we’ll cover how to properly build foundations in an excavation that is below the water table. […]

May 18, 2021
What is the Difference Between Geogrid and Geotextile?

Geogrid and geotextile. Two common products and two common terms thrown around in construction plans, meetings, and on site conversations. But what are they? Does anyone ever explain the difference? Not usually – people just expect you to know – […]

May 7, 2021
Free Retaining Wall Construction Plans

Similar to our Free Gravel Driveway Construction Blueprints post, we’ve decided to put together a free construction plans package for a geogrid reinforced retaining wall. These plans are not to be considered engineered drawings and may not be suitable to […]

May 1, 2021
How To Build A Retaining Wall With Geogrid

So you want to build a retaining wall and you’re researching geogrid? That’s good, because geogrid is a fantastic tool that will make your retaining wall much more robust. This article focuses on small block retaining walls typical of DIY […]

April 20, 2021
Free Gravel Driveway Construction Plans

After putting together our How-To Build A Gravel Driveway article, we realized that no one wants to be squinting at their phones reading a blog post while trying to build their driveway. So we put together a set of free […]

April 3, 2021
How To Stabilize A Gravel Driveway

Gravel driveways are a popular choice among homeowners and for good reason. They’re relatively inexpensive, they can be installed without hiring a professional, and they look great – provided they are constructed properly. In this article we will cover a […]

March 15, 2021
Step by Step: How To Build A Gravel Driveway

See our FREE GRAVEL DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS post to download example construction drawings in PDF format. As a geotechnical engineering company we hate to see do-it-yourself driveways fail when just a few simple changes and proper planning could have made […]

March 10, 2021
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