ICM Engineering is an engineering consultancy specialized in geotechnical and hydrogeological studies, with the objective of providing reliable and professional solutions to your needs.
We offer all services in the field:
- Soil investigations
- Drilling
- Engineering
Depending on the scope and specific characteristics of your project, it may be necessary to implement specialized investigation techniques (seismic refraction testing, electrical resistivity, laboratory testing, etc.).
We coordinate the work of specialized companies in these fields and carry out the necessary correlations to refine the characterization of the sites to be investigated.
Why?
For land selection:
To ensure that the attractive opportunity presented by the seller is truly a good investment and not a source of future issues. The history of the soil is often unknown to buyers: many available plots are former filled ponds, backfilled areas, or marshlands.
To enable structural calculations:
Modern techniques and materials help reduce safety factors, but precise knowledge of the ground allows engineers to optimize their calculations and architects to more accurately estimate the real construction costs.
For reassurance:
Both for the project owner regarding the durability of the construction and the budget allocation, and for the main financial partner — the bank — which can reduce its risk and more easily approve the project.
For whom?
Whether you are:
- A private individual
- An architect
- A structural engineer
- A real estate developer
- Or a construction contractor
Even when there is no legal obligation, a study of the subsoil of building land is essential to determine:
- The budget required for foundations
- The techniques to be implemented
- The structural calculations of the project
- The equipment and materials needed to build foundations that will ensure the project’s feasibility, stability, and durability
