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Geolabs, Inc. is proud to be Hawaii’s largest geotechnical engineering firm, with over 50 years of professional experience serving the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Basin. Our team of more than 80 individuals—including licensed engineers, experienced technical specialists, and skilled field personnel—works collaboratively to deliver dependable, construction-friendly geotechnical solutions tailored to the unique subsurface conditions of Hawaii and the surrounding region.   We support a wide range of public and private-sector clients, including all branches of the military, federal and state agencies, and local municipalities. Over the decades, we have played a vital role in shaping Hawaii’s infrastructure through our involvement in projects across all sectors including the following:   Transportation: highways, airports, and waterfront harbor facilities Vertical construction: high-rise buildings, parking garages, large-scale residential developments, commercial centers, and industrial facilities Infrastructure development: wastewater treatment plants and conveyance systems, water mains and pipelines, electrical transmission systems (both overhead and underground), and telecommunication networks including trenchless installations   Geolabs is committed to technical excellence, constructible design recommendations, and long-term partnerships. Our work reflects a deep understanding of Hawaii’s geologic diversity and a dedication to supporting sustainable, resilient development across the region. #memberspotlight #engineers #hawaiiengineers #engineering #acechawaii #engineeringhawaii #innovation #hawaii

Great collaboration with the Rockhampton CMW Geosciences Team providing critical geotechnical investigations for the Powerlink Calvale to Calliope River Transmission Line —  an important project strengthening Queensland’s renewable energy network

Grande Portage Provides Update Regarding Technical & Permitting Advances for the New Amalga Gold Project An initial geotechnical and hydrogeological review by SRK Consulting has been completed to inform a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), and a five-year Fish Habitat Permit was received for stream monitoring at the New Amalga Gold Project. Aerial LiDAR surveys and independent ore offtake studies are underway to support infrastructure planning and smelter pathway evaluation; Ensight LLC has been engaged as NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) consultant for environmental review preparations. These technical and permitting steps are part of the company’s efforts to advance the project towards its PEA, with potential permitting acceleration paths under consideration, including the federal FAST-41 program. The planned project infrastructure envisions a small-footprint underground operation, with off-site ore processing proposed. Full technical details are available in the corporate news release: https://lnkd.in/dqQHPdgw

⚒ Project update: Our CMW Geosciences team recently completed geotechnical investigations on the Inland Rail Narromine to Narrabri section in regional NSW. Enabling faster, safer, and more resilient freight delivery, Inland Rail will enhance Australia’s supply chain capabilities and reduce congestion by taking tens of thousands of large trucks off our roads each year when complete. Located in NSW, the Narromine to Narrabri stretch is Inland Rail’s longest section, comprising approximately 306km of new rail corridor and track. The section includes 49 new public level crossings, 75 new bridges and viaducts, and seven crossing loops - each up to 2.2km long. Our team delivered site investigations at 33 borrow pit sites, with works including: ✔️ Drilling and assessing 51 geotechnical boreholes to assess underlying ground and bedrock conditions ✔️ Excavating and assessing 139 geotechnical test pits to assess underlying ground conditions and excavation suitability ✔️ Installing 27 groundwater monitoring wells and instruments for a 12-month monitoring program at monthly intervals ✔️ Seismic refraction surveys at six borrow pit sites (6km length in total) to assess the seismic P-wave velocity distribution versus depth ✔️ Carrying out 98 in-situ densometer tests to inform assessment for bulking and compaction factors ✔️ Laboratory testing on collected samples After successfully delivering the geotechnical investigations, geophysical surveys, groundwater instrumentations, and laboratory testing, final geotechnical reports were submitted and approved two weeks ahead of the proposed schedule. These insights play a key role in the borrow pit assessment and design for this project. We'd like to make a special shout out to our local fieldwork and testing partners - it’s been great to engage their regional expertise and to work together on this important freight infrastructure initiative. #cmwgeosciences #geotechnicalengineering #engineeringgeology #geophysics #geotechnicalconsulting #inlandrail

👷 SVRP infrastructure works begin Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd recently began procuring seven new electric ferries to support island communities and enhance the resilience of the Clyde and Hebrides ferry network. To help prepare our ports to accommodate the new vessels, we are now conducting surveys and performing investigation works. These activities have started and are expected to take at least three weeks. We’ll be working at the following ports: ⚓️ Colintraive ⚓️ Portavadie ⚓️ Tobermory ⚓️ Kilchoan The investigation works will comprise the following operations: 🔷 Geophysical surveys 🔷 Overwater boreholes by a combination of sonic sampling and rotary coring at Tobermory and Kilchoan from a jack-up barge 🔷 Marine sampling 🔷 Trial pits on land 🔷 Bathymetric, utilities, and topographical surveys The works are not expected to cause any disruptions to ferry services, and every effort will be made to minimise local disturbance. We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while we carry out these essential investigation works, which will help inform the port enabling works’ design and licence applications for the new generation of ferries. Our project team is on hand to answer any questions you may have about these works or the broader Small Vessel Replacement Programme. Please do not hesitate to email svrp@cmassets.co.uk with any queries, or visit https://lnkd.in/dZ46T4KB for more information.

Geotechnical engineers use analytical reports like the subsurface soil investigation and water table map data to help them decide how to proceed on a construction project, whether it is for building a new school, redeveloping along the highway, or expanding a business. The information they gather allows them to advise architects and developers about potential foundation issues or problems with the soil or water in an area. These specialists help solve problems with existing structures and foundations too. https://lnkd.in/eSqRFSgW #KagaoanEngineering #GeologicalEngineers #GeotechnicalEngineers

Across the U.S., thousands of dams are approaching or exceeding their original design life. Many were built decades ago for purposes like hydropower, flood control, and recreation. But today’s infrastructure challenges look very different. Dam owners must navigate stricter safety regulations, more frequent extreme weather events, and heightened community expectations. GISI Consulting Group company GEI Consultants, Inc. are indisputable leaders in dam engineering. In his latest blog, GEI Structural Project Manager Nisheet Reddy, P.E. shares seven lessons learned from modern dam rehabilitation projects, including his experience supporting clients across the country. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJSB_k8n

🚧 A week at Ivy City in 8 minutes 🚧 Proud to share a POV look at our team’s work on the Ivy City project. From precon to real-time monitoring, our role is to ensure the excavation and construction will progress safely, efficiently, and with the data-driven insights the project team needs. This video captures just a week of activity condensed into 8 minutes but it reflects the precision, consistency, and teamwork that go into every project we deliver. 👷♂️ Key services showcased: Automated monitoring systems Field instrumentation & data collection Safety-focused geotechnical insights It’s always rewarding to see our work in action and how it supports successful project delivery for our partners. #GeotechnicalEngineering #Instrumentation #Monitoring #ConstructionInnovation #Ivy Bishnauth Bissoon Alex Sabetta, PE, OUPV Gagandeep Sihra, PE Denesh Yassim, Harold Faust and more...

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 1: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? Every tunnel journey begins long before excavation. The first step is to decide a feasible alignment - the most practical underground route considering surface constraints, infrastructure, and project requirements. Once alignment is fixed, engineers carry out detailed geotechnical investigations, including drilling multiple boreholes along the proposed path to analyze soil, rock, and groundwater conditions. This geological data is critical for safe design - and also provides an estimate of project cost. Why this matters: 1. A modest investment in geotechnical investigations reduces surprises during construction. 2. Accurate geological data at the tender stage supports reliable pricing and risk management. Next in the series: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝? #Tunnelling #GeotechnicalEngineering #UndergroundConstruction #MetroProjects #InfrastructureDevelopment

The Malta Chamber of Geologists has issued its pre-budget document which highlights five key areas in its pre-budget document:    1.   Reliance on geology to improve construction and infrastructure: Malta’s current construction and infrastructure problems can be mitigated by properly applying geology to the construction industry. The Chamber proposes that the profession of a geologist be officially recognized to ensure and be part of proper site assessments and to help guide projects of building and construction. 2.   Establishment of a national Geological Service: Malta is the only country in Europe without a national Geological Service. The Chamber is proposing the establishment of this service to provide technical advice on natural resources, manage geological data, and guide the government on issues related to energy and mineral resources. 3.   Economic diversification through natural resources: The Chamber highlights Malta's underexplored continental shelf (Exclusive Economic Zone), which is a vast area of over 70,000 km², as a significant asset for natural gas and other resources. Developing these resources and identifying new alternatives could provide new economic opportunities and reduce Malta's high dependency on imported hydrocarbons (oil and gas) for energy. 4.   Mitigating geological hazards: The Geological Service is crucial for identifying and mitigating geological hazards like rock falls, landslides, and coastal erosion. A geological hazards map is needed to inform developers and the public about potential risks, but no progress has been made on this despite the Chamber’s recommendations to the Building Construction Authority a few years ago. 5.   Proposed solutions for traffic and land use: To combat severe traffic congestion and limited land, the Chamber suggests building tunnels under main urban areas to redirect vehicle traffic, freeing up surface roads for public transport and open spaces. The Chamber proposes creating an offshore island through land reclamation to relocate major land uses like the airport, freeing up land on Malta for agriculture and reforestation. The safe construction of tunnels requires expert geological input.