Our Services
Geotechnical Engineering Services in AB, BC, SK
APEGA, APEGS, and EGBC-Certified Consulting for Builders, Developers, and Engineers
AGATETEC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT delivers technically sound, cost-effective, and regulation-ready geotechnical services for residential and commercial development projects across Alberta. Whether you're preparing for a permit, evaluating soil risk, or designing foundations — we provide expert guidance at every stage. Get in touch today to discover how our expert consultants can deliver tailored geotechnical and engineering solutions to drive your business forward. Our dedicated team is ready to assist with any inquiries and ensure your project and consulting needs are met with technical precision and care.
Geotechnical Site Investigations
Geotechnical Memos
Borehole planning, soil logging, lab testing coordination, groundwater observations, and sealed geotechnical reports.
Site Feasibility Assessments: Identifying opportunities and constraints early to reduce costly delays and redesigns.
Risk Mitigation Planning: Evaluating geotechnical risks related to settlement, slope stability, groundwater, and soil behavior to support resilient design.
Comprehensive testing and analysis of soil conditions at a construction site to determine its suitability for the proposed project. This includes involving subcontractor for geotechnical drilling, soil sampling, and laboratory testing to assess soil properties like strength, compaction, and moisture content.
Supports permit applications and design decisions
Available across Calgary, Vancouver, Saskatoon and surrounding areas
Design & Assessments
Slope Stability Assessment & Landslide Screening
Foundation & Settlement Assessments
(Optional) Shoring Review
Shoring, Excavation & Retaining Wall
Drainage & Groundwater Assessments
Structural Engineering Collaboration
Value-Driven Geotechnical Design Optimization: Recommending efficient foundation, shoring, and earthworks systems based on technical, economic, and environmental criteria.
Designing and analyzing safe, efficient foundation systems tailored to the specific soil and site conditions. This may include shallow foundations (like footings) or deep foundations (such as piles or caissons) to ensure structural integrity.
Our advisory approach combines technical expertise with a strategic mindset, ensuring your projects are structurally sound, cost-effective, and future-ready.
Detailed engineering advice for shallow and deep foundations based on soil conditions. We help you choose the safest and most cost-effective foundation system for your structure.
Perfect for builders needing stamped recommendations for city permits.
Expert Team Consultation
Geotechnical Memos
Compliance & Permitting Support: Guiding developers and contractors through regulatory requirements, municipal approvals, and industry standards.
Our team of seasoned professionals offers strategic insights and tailored solutions to elevate your business. Trust our expertise to guide your organization towards achieving its goals.
How It Works:
Step 1 — Send site address, drawings, and project objective
Step 2 — AGATETEC reviews permit/design requirements
Step 3 — Scope and fee proposal issued
Step 4 — Field investigation / site review completed
Step 5 — Lab testing and engineering analysis
Step 6 — Sealed geotechnical report issued
Structural Building Design:
Structural design for wood-framed, residential houses, duplexes, and townhouses. Concrete structural design for commercial and parking structures. Steel design for industrial platforms and custom supports. Seismic assessment and code upgrade analysis. Engineering drawings for permit and construction. Site review and compliance verification during construction.
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