SoilWorks Earth Sciences Group has performed numerous geotechnical and geologic investigations on behalf of law firms, prime and sub-contractors, property owners, and insurance companies. SoilWorks can provide premiere expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense entities and has been designated as an independent expert for complex litigation. Complemented by a full service in-house laboratory and drafting team, information is easily and efficiently conveyed into graphics, plans, and/or models to provide a simple presentation of complex technical issues. In addition to the investigation process, SoilWorks expert staff are capable of implementing design and treatment options succeeding the investigations. Common forensic investigations include:
- Soil settlement
- Expansive soils
- Foundation or slab failure / distress
- Water and moisture instrusion
- Slope stability or movement
- Construction defects
- Real estate disclosure
- Bad faith claims
- Slopes / slope stability / lateral extension issues
- Wall distress / failure, both conventional and MSE
- Hydrogeologic and water characterization / management
- Earthquake and other natural hazards evaluation
- Soil corrosivity and buried utility issues
- Pools and related
- Street, paving, and related