Construction Inspection and Materials Testing

Service Overview

GeoStructures offers a wide range of professional services in the geotechnical engineering and construction monitoring fields. All of our work is backed by an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and practicality. Construction monitoring and materials testing bridge the gap between design and safe, economical, high-quality project completion.

GeoStructures provides QA/QC and construction-related services to owners, architects, engineers, design/build contractors, general contractors, developers, and state and federal highway and transportation agencies. All of our field personnel are experienced and certified engineers or engineering geologists.

Service Offerings

Shallow Foundations

Inspect and verify the construction of shallow foundations to ensure they meet design specifications.

Subgrade Proof-Rolling

Perform proof-rolling to assess the subgrade's stability and identify areas needing remediation.

Fill Compaction Testing

Test the compaction of fill materials to ensure they meet density requirements for stability.

Plate Load Testing of Subgrade

Conduct plate load tests to evaluate the bearing capacity of the subgrade.

Asphalt and Rigid Pavements

Inspect and test asphalt and concrete pavements for compliance with design and quality standards.

Drilled Shafts (Caissons)

Monitor the installation of drilled shafts to ensure proper construction and load-bearing capacity.

Pile Driving and Load Testing (Static and Dynamic)

Oversee pile driving operations and conduct load tests to verify the piles' performance.

Cast-in-Place Concrete

Inspect cast-in-place concrete structures to ensure they are constructed according to specifications.

Masonry, Grout, Mortar, and Reinforcement

Test and inspect masonry materials and installations for quality and compliance.

Precast Concrete Connections

Inspect precast concrete connections to ensure they meet design and safety requirements.

Structural Steel

Inspect structural steel components and connections for compliance with design and safety standards.

Slab Flatness and Levelness (F-number)

Measure the flatness and levelness of concrete slabs to ensure they meet specified tolerances.

Vibration and Noise Monitoring

Monitor and analyze vibrations and noise levels during construction to protect surrounding structures and environments.

Subgrade Lime and Cement Stabilization

Inspect and test lime and cement stabilization processes to ensure effective subgrade improvement.

Geomembrane Liner Installation and Testing

Oversee the installation and testing of geomembrane liners for containment applications.

Pre-Construction/Demolition Surveys

Conduct surveys before construction or demolition to document existing conditions and protect against claims.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Projects

Penn has a proud tradition of translating knowledge into social-minded action that dates back to it’s founder, Benjamin Franklin. GeoStructures was hired to provide geotechnical…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

FMC Tower

The development of the FMC Tower in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was yet another extension of the Cira Centre, built along the University City Schuylkill waterfront. The…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Laurel at Rittenhouse Square

The Laurel, located at 1911 Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, was developed by Southern Land Company. It includes a 52-story, 583,000 square foot residential tower…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Penn New College House West

This 250,000 GSF residential building at the corner of Walnut & 40th Streets was designed specifically as an undergraduate college house– part of Penn’s residential…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Arthaus at Broad & Spruce

Developed by Dranoff Properties, this 47-story residential tower at 311 Broad Street will feature a 524-foot-high tower with over 400,000 SF of living space, a…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Study Hotel

The Study Hotel is a 145,000 SF hotel featuring 212 rooms, banquet and meeting spaces, a 105-seat capacity restaurant and bar, and a state-of-the-art fitness…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Congregation Rodeph Shalom

Congregation Rodeph Shalom is a reform congregation in Center City, Philadelphia. GeoStructures provided construction testing and inspection to accommodate legacy expansion and renovation of the…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

201 Rouse Blvd.

201 Rouse Boulevard marked the eighth high-performance building for Liberty Property Trust in the Philadelphia Navy Yard area. The building’s design featured amenities such as…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One Riverside

This luxury residential high-rise is located in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Fitler Square, on the east bank of Schuylkill River. The 22-story reinforced concrete…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Southstar Lofts

This Dranoff Property is centrally located at the intersection of South and Broad Streets in the heart of Philadelphia. As a continuation of the rehabilitation…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Projects

Penn has a proud tradition of translating knowledge into social-minded action that dates back to it’s founder, Benjamin Franklin. GeoStructures was hired to provide geotechnical…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

FMC Tower

The development of the FMC Tower in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was yet another extension of the Cira Centre, built along the University City Schuylkill waterfront. The…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Laurel at Rittenhouse Square

The Laurel, located at 1911 Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square, was developed by Southern Land Company. It includes a 52-story, 583,000 square foot residential tower…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Penn New College House West

This 250,000 GSF residential building at the corner of Walnut & 40th Streets was designed specifically as an undergraduate college house– part of Penn’s residential…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Arthaus at Broad & Spruce

Developed by Dranoff Properties, this 47-story residential tower at 311 Broad Street will feature a 524-foot-high tower with over 400,000 SF of living space, a…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Study Hotel

The Study Hotel is a 145,000 SF hotel featuring 212 rooms, banquet and meeting spaces, a 105-seat capacity restaurant and bar, and a state-of-the-art fitness…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Congregation Rodeph Shalom

Congregation Rodeph Shalom is a reform congregation in Center City, Philadelphia. GeoStructures provided construction testing and inspection to accommodate legacy expansion and renovation of the…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

201 Rouse Blvd.

201 Rouse Boulevard marked the eighth high-performance building for Liberty Property Trust in the Philadelphia Navy Yard area. The building’s design featured amenities such as…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One Riverside

This luxury residential high-rise is located in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Fitler Square, on the east bank of Schuylkill River. The 22-story reinforced concrete…

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Southstar Lofts

This Dranoff Property is centrally located at the intersection of South and Broad Streets in the heart of Philadelphia. As a continuation of the rehabilitation…

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