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What's the most expensive geotechnical mistake you've seen on a construction project?

Many project issues start below the surface.

Some common problems we encounter include:

  • Building before adequate site investigations
  • Assuming fill is properly compacted
  • Ignoring groundwater conditions
  • Underestimating reactive clay risks
  • Skipping verification testing

In your experience, what's the most expensive ground-related issue you've seen during construction?

Interested to hear real-world examples from the industry.

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