Team FTG was close to home this week working on a test boring investigation for a storm water retention facility in New Windsor, MD. FTG used the borings to identify potential karst formations such as subsurface voids, cavities, pinacles and other discontinuities, our engineers Kevin and Nick were able to monitor and collect data to […]
Visualizing project planning, support needs for pre, during and post construction along with showcasing design development and construction progress, all along with increased safety, RxS, are enhanced at Foundation Test Group, Inc. with the use of drones. Our own Scott Tehansky, a certified drone pilot, is leading the way toward daily use and project augmentation.
Team FTG welcomes Pat Spehnkouch as our newest team member. Pat joins our team from Maryland Environmental Services, MES, with 9 years’ experience and as a master’s level environmental scientist. Proficient in his exposures to ArcGIS and field experience for environmental compliance, particularly to ensure regulatory compliance with NPDES MS4 permits, brings new opportunities for
One of FTG’s senior engineers, Kevin Tehansky P.E., participated in a 3-day training course in Cleveland, Ohio, hosted by Pile Dynamics Incorporated (PDI). Upon completion of the course, Kevin passed the Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test with a rank of basic understanding of theory, data quality evaluation, interpretation and signal matching for high strain
FTG is excited to announce that they have been selected, as part of a joint venture with Skanska-Corman-McLean construction group, as the Geotechnical Instrumentation Specialist for the new Harry Nice Bridge Replacement connecting Newburg, Maryland and Dahlgren, Virginia. Formal notice to proceed is schedule for March of 2020. Stay tuned for future updates… In Other
Foundation Test Group, Inc. completed the installation of the final stability pile for the new Malcolm X Bridge in Washington, DC! A total of over 400-24” auger cast piles and 33 thermal integrity tests (TIP) performed. Visit our Project Archives for more. In Other FTG News What Happens Before a Foundation Is Designed? A Simple
In preparation for the first section of track to be installed this fall for Maryland’s $5.6 billion Purple Line project, FTG has completed pre-construction survey inspections of more than 350 local residential, commercial, and transportation properties! With the Purple Line transit system navigating through and around densely developed suburbs and communities from Bethesda to New
