FTG News Archives

What Happens Before a Foundation Is Designed? A Simple Look at Geotechnical Investigations

Apr 1, 2026

Before any foundation is designed, engineers must understand exactly what is happening underground. A geotechnical […]

Inside FTG’s AASHTO-Accredited Laboratory Quality Program

Mar 9, 2026

Learn how FTG’s AASHTO-accredited construction materials testing laboratory ensures accurate, traceable results through rigorous QA/QC systems, technician training, proficiency testing, and independent inspection.

Integrated Monitoring for Historic Tunnel Rehabilitation: From Baseline to Construction

Feb 12, 2026

Integrated monitoring supported the rehabilitation of Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel through phased baseline and construction instrumentation.

North Avenue Bridge: Instrumentation, Monitoring, and Integrity Testing in a Live Urban Rail Environment

Jan 26, 2026

North Avenue Bridge replaces historic arches with a modern bridge to meet rising rail demand—with support from FTG.

FTG Expands Real-Time Monitoring Capabilities with LiDAR: What We’ve Learned in the Field

Jan 13, 2026

At Foundation Test Group (FTG), our work lives at the intersection of engineering judgment and […]

Advanced Pavement Analysis: Utilizing Nested Piezometers for Damage Detection

Mar 24, 2025

FTG monitors pavement heave & water ponding with piezometers and RMPs. Data-driven analysis & early warning.

Ensuring Quality with Certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

Mar 12, 2025

Our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services provide accurate, accredited testing to ensure your project meets industry standards.

Harry Nice Bridge Geotechnical Instrumentation Case Study

Oct 5, 2022

Foundation Test Group, Inc. is particularly excited that Senior Geotechnical Engineer Kevin Tehansky, P.E. will be presenting, ”Harry Nice Bridge Geotechnical Instrumentation Case Study”

Baltimore Arena Geotechnical Redevelopment and Design

May 23, 2022

Baltimore Arena Geotechnical Redevelopment and Design As part of Baltimore City’s effort to develop a […]

What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Mar 29, 2022

What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment? Here is the full article continued from […]

Emergency Slab Scan

Mar 9, 2022

Emergency Slab Scan When a dorm room at George Mason University was in need of […]

Route 7 Corridor Improvements

Feb 21, 2022

How do you test in-place concrete? The most common concrete inspection activities include testing the […]

Drilled Shaft Installation for College of Health Building – Towson University, MD

Jan 31, 2022

Drilled shaft installation continues for the foundation of the new College of Health building at […]

Phase II Environmental Site Assessment – Baltimore County, MD

Dec 7, 2021

Environmental science, and in particular our understanding on pollution and long-term contamination, is constantly evolving. […]

FTG November 2021 Holiday Giving

Nov 24, 2021

Since incorporation in 2002, Foundation Test Group, Inc. has encouraged their staff to participate in […]

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Foundation Test Group (FTG) is a certified Women-Owned (WBE) engineering and testing company networked to support design and construction projects for a diverse group of Engineers, Architects and Contractors as well as multiple state and local governments. Our firm seeks new relationships with teaming partners to provide state of the art support in a strong, but niche market.

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Owings Mills, MD 21117
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