Engineering Geology

Engineering geology is the application of earth science, including hydrogeology and seismology to engineering practice for the purpose of understanding the geologic factors affecting the location, design, construction and operation of the built environment. NMG’s team of licensed professionals has extensive experience with the assessment and characterization of geologic conditions, hazards, constraints and impacts to a site. Our engineering geologists collect critical site information and work closely with geotechnical engineers to provide recommendations and solutions to the project team at various stages of a project’s design and construction process. These innovative solutions to geotechnical issues can significantly enhance project feasibilities, designs, budgets, and schedules.

Geologic services provided by NMG include:

• Aerial Photograph Interpretation
• Environmental Impact Report/Planning Studies
• Seismic Hazard Evaluation
• Fault Investigation
• Landslide Investigation and Slope Stability Studies
• Subsurface Exploration
• Downhole Logging of Large Diameter Borings
• Geologic Mapping
• Bedrock Rippability and Blasting Studies
• Bedrock Slope Stability
• Rock Fall Hazard Analysis
• Vibration Monitoring
• Review of Grading Plans
• Remedial Grading Earthwork Quantification
• Groundwater Investigation and Monitoring
• Seepage Investigation and Remediation
• Slope Inclinometer Monitoring (Instrumentation)
• Distress Evaluation