Geotechnical Engineering

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.

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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.

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What our Customers Say

“Their civil and geotechnical engineering expertise has underpinned the successful delivery of robust and sustainable infrastructure, often in challenging environments.”

CORT Community Housing

Auckland Council (Land Categorisation Project following Auckland Anniversary landslides)

What our Customers Say

“Their civil and geotechnical engineering expertise has underpinned the successful delivery of robust and sustainable infrastructure, often in challenging environments.”

CORT Community Housing

Auckland Council (Land Categorisation Project following Auckland Anniversary landslides)

What our Customers Say

“Their civil and geotechnical engineering expertise has underpinned the successful delivery of robust and sustainable infrastructure, often in challenging environments.”

CORT Community Housing

Auckland Council (Land Categorisation Project following Auckland Anniversary landslides)

Geotechnical Engineering Services

Geotechnical Engineering Services

Shallow and deep geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, assessment and reporting for residential, commercial, industrial, aged care, roading and three waters infrastructure projects

Shallow and deep geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, assessment and reporting for residential, commercial, industrial, aged care, roading and three waters infrastructure projects

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

Geological and geomorphological mapping

Geological and geomorphological mapping

Liquefaction assessments and design of mitigation strategies

Liquefaction assessments and design of mitigation strategies

Liquefaction assessments and design of mitigation strategies

Slope stability assessments and design of stabilisation works

Slope stability assessments and design of stabilisation works

Slope stability assessments and design of stabilisation works

Analysis and design of shallow and deep ground improvement systems and foundations

Analysis and design of shallow and deep ground improvement systems and foundations

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

Retaining wall analysis and design, including Mechanically Stabilised Earth Walls, cantilevered retaining walls, gravity walls, soils nails and earth anchors

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

Bulk earthworks supervision, fill compaction testing and certification

Bulk earthworks supervision, fill compaction testing and certification

Temporary works design

Temporary works design

Temporary works design

Geotechnical due diligence assessments

Geotechnical due diligence assessments

Geotechnical due diligence assessments

Geotechnical peer review

Geotechnical peer review

Geotechnical peer review

Full suite of geotechnical laboratory testing by our IANZ-accredited laboratory

Full suite of geotechnical laboratory testing by our IANZ-accredited laboratory

Full suite of geotechnical laboratory testing by our IANZ-accredited laboratory

Our Geotechnical Engineering Awards

Award

Project

Year

New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association Excellence Awards

Award for Collaboration - The Natural Pet Treat Company Pet Food Factory

2024

New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association Excellence Awards

Award for Collaboration - The Natural Pet Treat Company Pet Food Factory

2024

New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association Excellence Awards

Contact Us

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