Dawood employs quality, licensed geotechnical professionals who are well-versed in all aspects of geotechnical design and construction. Our approach to all projects is to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions to meet a wide range of soil-related challenges, as well as adhering to project schedules to minimize costs. This approach is evidenced by our diversified client list, which includes many private sector clients such as developers, manufacturing operations, and professional groups, as well as public sector clients such as PennDOT, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), and DCNR.

Our geotechnical staff includes PennDOT-certified drill inspectors, including several that are 40-hour OSHA-trained as per CFR 1910.120. Services and capabilities of our Geotechnical Engineering Services Group include, but are not limited to:

• Geophysical Surveys
• Soils and Material Testing
• Field Testing and Inspections
• Shallow Foundation Design
• Deep Foundation Design, including Pile, Caisson, and Micro-Pile Foundations
• Soil and Rock Slope Stability and Remediation
• Ground Improvement Design, such as Low-Mobility Grouting and Lime Stabilization
• Karst Evaluations and Mitigation
• Settlement Analysis
• Sinkhole Remediation
• Reinforced Soil Slope Design and MSE Retaining Wall Design
• Acid Rock Drainage Analysis and Remedial Design

Our geotechnical engineering services are further enhanced through our association with the extended capabilities of Penn Lab Services, a soils laboratory that is an AASHTO Material Reference Laboratory (AMRL) accredited facility.