Soils

“Geotechnical Engineering is considered the discipline of civil engineering that involves the interrelationship between the geologic environment and the works of humans.” (Hunt 1984). Our clients receive comprehensive geotechnical service in the areas of geotechnical investigation, subsoil foundation studies, diamond core drilling, and geologic-topographic-hydrographic and oceanographic surveys.  Our track record boast of our capability in solving problems in difficult ground conditions and working with most combinations of rock, soil and water known on earth.

With over fifty years of experience under our belt, we are firm with our desire to deliver exceptional value through innovative and comprehensive answers to your geotechnical needs. Our engineers and personnel have developed the expertise and familiarity of working with challenging ground conditions. This enables to take on the hardest of geotechnical problems with the full confidence that we can provide answers and solutions.

Some of our more notable projects include:

  • Metro Manila Light Rail Transit – Ministry of Transportation and Communication
  • Metro Manila International Container Terminal – North Harbor, Manila
  • Laguna Lake Reclamation and Development Project-Laguna de Bay
  • Napindan Hydraulic Control Structure Project – Pasig, Metro Manila
  • Pampanga Delta Development Project – Central Luzon
  • Geothermal Research Project – Mabini,
  • Batangas 300-MW Batangas Thermal Plant Site – San Rafael, Calaca, Batangas
  • Metro Manila Outer Major Roads Project Northern Package Composed of Quezon City, Caloocan City & Valenzuela  
  • Nationwide (8) Tertiary Ports Development Program – Nonoc, Sta. Rosa, Mamburao, Babak, San Agustin,Calasuchi, Jordan, Mandaon
  • Metro Manila Integrated Urban Drainage & Flood Control & Master Plan – San Juan, Malabon and San Andres
  • Four (4) River Crossings – Metropolitan Waterworks & Sewerage System Project 
  • Metro Manila Flood Forecasting and Warning System for Dam Operations Angat Dam, Pantabangan Dam, Binga/Ambuklao Dam, Magat Dam
  • Manila Water Supply Project II  – Metro Manila
  • Baguio Sewerage Treatment Plant – Baguio City
  • Ortigas Avenue, Manila Water Supply Project II – Ortigas Avenue, Pasig, Metro Manila
  • Improvements for San Ildelfonso Water District – San Ildefonso, Bulacan
  • Subsoil Investigation and Hydro-Topographic Surveys for North Laguna
  • Lakeshore Urgent Flood Control and Drainage Project – Laguna de Bay
  • South Harbor Master Plan Study – Manila, South Harbor
  • Central Visayas Ports Development Project  – Argao, Larena, Malabuyoc, Bais and Catagbacan
  • Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project Manggahan Floodgate – Pasig – Marikina
  • The Pinatubo Hazard Urgent Mitigation Project – PASAC  Delta  Area, Pampanga
  • Laoag  River  Basin  Flood  Control  and  Sabo  Project – Laoag,  Ilocos  Norte
  • Subic Bay Port Development Project Marine Terminal / Rivera Wharf  (Area C) – Subic Bay, Angeles City 
  • Central Azucarera, Nasugbu, Batangas Don Pedro Cacho, Central Azucarera
  • Manila Water and Sewerage SystemWell Drilling for Santa Rita 1000 MW CCPS, Batangas City
  • Various real estate developments of Megaworld, Inc.
  • Various real estate projects of Federal Land, Inc.

Services for Soils would include the following:

  • Geotechnical Evaluations
  • Test Drilling and Field Explorations
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Groundwater Infiltration Studies

Our experience has given us exposure in the following specialty services:

  • Dams and Irrigation Channels
  • Holding/Retention/Evaporation Ponds
  • Pavement Section: Analysis and Design
  • Runway Analyses and Design
  • Deepwell Drilling and Flood Control Design