Pier Foundations on Existing Beach Houses

PIER FOUNDATIONS ON EXISTING BEACH HOUSES Project Location: Multiple locations in coastal southern Maine Services Provided: Geotechnical explorations Geotechnical design Subgrade inspections Project Summary: Severe storms are inundating beach houses in Maine’s southern coastal areas and the houses need to be elevated onto piers Recommendations are needed

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Liberty Commons Apartment Complex

LIBERTY COMMONS APARTMENT COMPLEX Project Location: Brunswick, Maine Services Provided: Geotechnical explorations Laboratory testing Geotechnical design Subgrade inspections Project Summary: Construction of nine 4-story apartment buildings for a total of 144 housing units Project Challenges / Innovation: Geotechnical considerations included variation in subgrade soils including marine deposits

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Senior Housing Facility

SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY Project Location: Augusta, Maine Services Provided: Geotechnical explorations Laboratory testing Geotechnical design Subgrade inspections Retaining wall design Project Summary: Construction of a 12,000 square foot multi-story senior housing facility Construction of associated retaining walls for site development Project Challenges / Innovation: Geotechnical considerations included

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