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Heidi Gilkenson – New Geo-Hydro Environmental Scientist
Heidi Gilkenson has joined Geo-Hydro as a Staff Environmental Scientist. Heidi is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Environmental Sciences. While in school, she worked as an intern for the United States Department of Agriculture/ Natural Resources Conservation Service. We are very excited to have Heidi as part of…
Read MoreTop 25 Engineering Firms in Greensboro, NC
Geo-Hydro’s Greensboro office made the Business Journal’s Top 25 Engineering Firms in Greensboro, NC. While we are proud of our growth and accomplishments over the last three years, we are mostly proud of the PSMJ Award for customer satisfaction. It we continue to take care of our client’s needs, the growth will easily follow. Thank…
Read MoreÉlan Westside
Élan Westside is a multi-family, 197-unit, apartment complex located at the corner of Fourteenth Street and Howell Mill Road in Atlanta, Georgia. The developer of the project is Greystar, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The construction of the 10-level mixed-use building consisted of concrete slabs-on-grade, elevated post-tensioned concrete slabs, wood framing, cold-formed metal framing, epicore…
Read MoreCongratulations to New P.E.s
Thomas Baglivo, P.E. and Mike Reed, P.E. have passed the Professional Engineer exam. Thomas has been with Geo-Hydro since graduating from Southern Polytechnic State University over 4 years ago. Mike Reed, a graduate of the University of Georgia, joined Geo-Hydro in summer of 2013.
Read MoreSinkhole in NW Georgia
Sinkholes, whether man-made or natural, are not uncommon in Georgia. Sinkholes form when cavities form under the ground surface and subsequently collapse. The collapsed soils progress up to the ground surface where a sinkhole may develop over time or catastrophically without warning. Sinkholes develop in some of the most undesirable locations. A sinkhole developed under…
Read MoreBrian Ingram Promoted to Principal
Brian Ingram, P.E., a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Geo-Hydro for over 10 years, has been promoted to Principal. Brian is well known by our clients for his excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams of multi-discipline staff through difficult projects. He is a Clemson alumnus and is very active in his community.
Read MoreEarth Slopes Gone Wild
In North Georgia it is customary to assume that a 2H:1V slope cut into undisturbed residual soils will be stable. The primary reason for this presumed stable slope configuration is because for the great majority of cases, it works. But occasionally, there is an exception. A large cut slope in Hiawassee, GA defied the odds…
Read MoreSix Flags Over Georgia, Hurricane Harbor
Geo-Hydro once again provides services to long-time client Six Flags Over Georgia. In the summer of 2013 Geo-Hydro provided geotechnical engineering services for the latest Six Flags Over Georgia project – Hurricane Harbor. Hurricane Harbor is the largest expansion in the park’s 46-year history, and will feature several water attractions and guest amenities, including thrill…
Read MoreLakePoint Sporting Community
Geo-Hydro is providing environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction materials testing services for LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson, Georgia. The project spans over 1,300 acres featuring sports venues for over 20 sports. The South Campus phase is currently under construction and includes a wake park, and baseball fields. Approximately two-million cubic yards of earth will…
Read MoreVeterinary Medicine Learning Center – UGA – Athens, Georgia
Geo-Hydro Engineers is providing geotechnical engineering, special inspection and NPDES compliance services for this new Veterinary Medicine Facility. The project includes a new animal hospital, classrooms, a covered outdoor lameness evaluation arena and animal isolation barn. The project includes 5 new buildings totaling approximately 300,000 square feet. The structure consist of structural steel and masonry…
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