Effectively investigating, assessing, evaluating, and monitoring the suitability, risks and properties of site ground conditions for any project, is an essential part of successful delivery.
GHD creates cost-effective ways of meeting our clients' needs, by working to balance economy and reliability according to the particular requirements of each project.
We provide comprehensive geotechnical, geological, geophysical and field/laboratory testing, and construction phase services, through our connected global network of professionals. We draw on skills and experience from around the world to offer our clients the breadth and depth of a global network combined with knowledge and experience to deliver locally.
Our services are fully integrated with our diverse skill base, including transportation, structures, mining, urban development, environment, marine, dams, tunneling, and tailings. We are experienced in a wide range of ground conditions, which has led to the development of a structured approach to the reduction of risks inherent in geotechnical design and construction.
Our design approach incorporates the interpretation of desk study and site investigation data, the use of local knowledge and experience, selection of appropriate engineering parameters, analysis of soil-structure interaction, assurance of design compatibility with the construction process, and inspections to check site implementation.
Supported by specialist software, in-house design aids and access to worldwide knowledge databases, we provide a full scope of geotechnical services including:
- Asset performance monitoring during and post construction
- Concept and detailed design and documentation for all ground engineering problems including shafts, tunnels, embankments and earthworks, soft soil engineering, soil and rock slope stability, foundations, and pavement
- Concept development and solution optimization
- Contract documentation (commercial and technical)
- Construction trials and design optimization
- Geotechnical advice, inspections, and testing during construction
- Independent and specialist review services
- Management and execution of field investigations, including in-situ testing and geophysics surveys
- Management and execution of laboratory testing programs
- Risk assessment and management
- Site investigation development, planning, and execution
- Value management and engineering
Many of our professionals are respected geotechnical leaders who are involved with national and international committees and societies, which enables us to bring the most recent insights and developments in geotechnical practice to our clients' projects.
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Together with GHD, we have developed an unprecedented investigation scope for characterisation of a periglacial environment in one of the most significant ice-free landmass of Antarctica.
What sets GHD apart from other consultants is that you get us, you get why we are here. You understand the science and your passion for it is refreshingly infectious. Other consultants are transactional, GHD are collaborative. This is why we engaged you.
Dr Alistair Reed
Field Program Manager, Australian Antarctic division (AAD), Australian Antarctic division (AAD), Australian Government Department of the Environment & Energy
