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FOOTING IN ROCK – NO PROBLEMS

Sometimes when we arrive on a site to check out the bearing capacity of the material at the base of footings, there is usually still a fair bit of...

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THE ‘KEY’ TO SUCCESSFUL EARTHWORKS

Whilst these guys are may be having a bit of fun, the ‘key’ to making your earthworks project run effectively is through efficient and competent geotechnical testing and supervision,...

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DISPERSIVE SOILS

Dispersive soils (highly erodible and potentially structurally unstable) can be found in many areas throughout Australia, including SE Qld. Failure to identify them and implement practical soil management measures...

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TOPGOLF, TOP SCORES, TOP TEAM

Recently, some of our Gold Coast staff enjoyed an afternoon event at TopGolf, a fantastic new attraction to the Gold Coast. Soil Surveys Engineering was “on par” for the...

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SOIL SURVEYS TAKE OFF

Recently Soil Surveys Engineering has undertaken additional investigation at a major SE Qld airport, continuing a long association. #geotechnicalengineering #airport #investigations

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GOLD COAST THEME PARKS

Soil Surveys Engineering have a long history providing geotechnical engineering services to the Gold Coast Theme Parks, including the two attractions in this newspaper article. We trust that all...

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TMR ONGOING PROJECTS

Soil Surveys Engineering have been assisting the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) on infrastructure projects throughout Queensland.  Here is one of our Geologists doing a great job...

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SHAPING THE GOLD COAST SKYLINE

Soil Surveys Engineering have completed an investigation for a new high rise development in Broadbeach consisting of 24 storeys and 4 levels of basement. A number of reports were...

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NBN – WHERE SOIL TESTING MEETS THE INFORMATION SUPER HIGHWAY

One of our hard working technicians doing his bit to help get Australia connected. On a particular site in northern NSW a new communication tower is to be built...

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Soil Surveys- The Foundation of a Successful Project. Every project needs a solid foundation on which to be built and Soil Surveys have been providing geotechnical services to do just that for over 45 years.