Babbage Geotechnical Engineering uncovers what lies beneath the ground - a crucial step in determining what can be built above it. Our geotechnical engineers and geologists provide the essential insights clients need before starting their projects.
Early identification of geotechnical constraints is crucial for successful site development, as subsurface issues can significantly affect costs and timelines. With expertise in designing practical, cost-effective solutions for complex geotechnical challenges, we give clients the confidence to proceed with their development plans.
Babbage’s geotechnical engineering services combine technical excellence with a focus on risk mitigation and seamless collaboration across civil and structural engineering, surveying, planning, and environmental disciplines. We have a strong track record of delivering successful projects on challenging sites, from residential developments to large-scale multi-use and industrial projects. By thoroughly evaluating site-specific subsurface properties, we provide comprehensive reports, guide early-stage planning, and develop integrated solutions that ensure structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term project success.
Shallow and deep geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, assessment and reporting for residential, commercial, industrial, aged care, roading and three waters infrastructure projects
Geological and geomorphological mapping
Liquefaction assessments and design of mitigation strategies
Slope stability assessments and design of stabilisation works
Analysis and design of shallow and deep ground improvement systems and foundations
Retaining wall analysis and design, including Mechanically Stabilised Earth Walls, cantilevered retaining walls, gravity walls, soils nails and earth anchors
Bulk earthworks supervision, fill compaction testing and certification
Temporary works design
Geotechnical due diligence assessments
Geotechnical peer review
Full suite of geotechnical laboratory testing by our IANZ-accredited laboratory
