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Plain-language guidance on Florida soils, sinkholes, foundations and testing, written by the engineers who drill, test and inspect across all of Florida.
October 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Deep Foundations in Florida: When Shallow Footings Aren’t Enough
Deep foundations in Florida reach past soft, sandy, and organic soils to competent ground. Learn when shallow footings fall short and the options.
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October 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Building on Muck: Organic Soils in Florida Construction
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October 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Percolation Testing in Florida: What It Is and When You Need It
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When to Call a Geotechnical Engineer for Foundation Repair
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October 1, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Read a Geotechnical Report
Read article →September 24, 2026 · 4 min read
From Boring to Build: The Full Geotechnical Investigation Process in Florida
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Threshold Inspection in Florida: What the Code Requires and Who Signs Off
Read article →September 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Inside an Accredited Soil Lab: What Sieve Analysis and Classification Reveal
Read article →September 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Hurricane Season and Your Foundation: Groundwater and Florida Soils
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August 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Roadway Soil Evaluation: How Subgrade Testing Prevents Cracking
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August 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Do you have a Sinkhole Risk? How to Know If Your Property Has One. 6 Warning Signs You Need to Know.
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July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
What a Florida Soil Boring Actually Tells You
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July 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Construction Materials Testing 101: What It Verifies on a Florida Build
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July 22, 2026 · 3 min read
What Geotechnical Engineering Actually Protects on Your Florida Build
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July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Soil Permeability and Stormwater: Designing Florida Retention Ponds
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Why Buildings Settle: Forensic Geotechnical Investigations in Florida
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July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Ground Penetrating Radar, Explained: Non-Invasive Answers Below the Surface
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Buying Land in Florida? The Subsurface Questions to Ask Before You Close
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