Drilled shaft installation continues for the foundation of the new College of Health building at Towson University. Foundation Test Group, Inc. is working with Gilbane and Atlantic Caisson to implement a drilled shaft program that satisfies the structural demands of the building foundations. FTG is on site to verify that the shafts are drilled to […]
Environmental science, and in particular our understanding on pollution and long-term contamination, is constantly evolving. Only recently have we been able to determine just how long certain contaminants generated from activities as seemingly benign as dry-cleaning can remain, often at dangerous levels, in mediums like soil and groundwater. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments involving soil
Since incorporation in 2002, Foundation Test Group, Inc. has encouraged their staff to participate in community service year-round. This season, our team collected items for Carroll County Food Sunday located in Westminster, MD. CCFS is a local non-profit organization that supports Carroll County residents in meeting their emergency and supplemental food needs. Team FTG donated
FTG’s employee spotlight for November focuses Kory Hart! Kory, a staff environmental scientist, NICET and ACI trained engineering technician leads project specified competencies with a clearly articulated value! His ability to support client needs while extrapolating detailed quality control meets and exceeds our Team’s expectation inclusively. With strong core values and a full investment for
Foundation Test Group, Inc. has been involved with the engineering, inspection and testing for the many facets of the drilled shaft foundation elements that will support the rebuild of BGE’s two existing single-circuit 115 kV transmission lines crossing Bush River on the Perryman to Edgewood line. The existing lattice structures will be replaced with double-circuit
Lean and sustainable construction is vital in today’s market. Within our team’s approach to all projects, inherent risk is measured. To best align a streamlined approach for value, collaborative relationships are sought to meet the project delivery method. Within the delivery assignment, opportunity exists to propose risk-reward. Project value and profit are key for all
QA/QC is critical at every level of a project, but it starts at the top. A well-executed Quality Management System is the foundation upon which all good work is built. FTG’s dedication to excellence is reflected in our commitment to compliance not only with industry standards like ASTM and AASHTO, but also our own internal
We are celebrating Nicholas Youngs, E.I.T with this month’s Employee Spotlight! Nick is essential to our teams’ approach to quality response. He leads a progressive skill application to design implementation and quality materials testing and reporting. Additionally, Nick is personable and collaborative while leading our projects to success. Team FTG’s spotlight is clearly brighter with
