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Geopier MythBusters

In this series, we dispel some of Geopier related myths circulating in the design-build world. This article is the third installment and will focus on three myths related to installing Geopier elements next to existing structures.

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Clients around the globe rely on Geopier to solve their site challenges.

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Celebrating 25 years of proven success with Geopier® solutions.

With thousands of installations around the world, engineers, contractors, and owners have partnered with our company to find the most efficient geotechnical ground improvement solutions for their foundation and site challenges. See how we helped clients gain advantages in construction and discover the true value we can deliver to your projects.

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Geopier worked closely with our design team to improve our soil bearing capacity resulting in significant cost savings to this 22-story building.

Art Van Maren

President VanMar Constructors ON Inc

Geopier consistently provides us valuable and informed opinions regarding ground improvement as well as cost effective foundation bearing solutions and alternatives to undercut/replacement and/or deep foundation systems.

Ashfaq Memon, P.E..

Senior Geotechnical Engineer Terracon Consultants, Inc.

When budgeting jobs for Owners, Geopier provides estimates that hold throughout the design period.

Dwight Morgan, Jr.

President Morgan Constructors, LLC.

The installation of the Geopiers at our Lincoln Park Flats property went really well. Their work is literally foundational to the project. Truly, without them the building will not stand.

Matt Hansen

Superintendent P&R Companies

Geopier worked closely with us throughout the process. Their designs were sensitive to our client’s budget and to our accelerated project schedule.

Chezo Van Lith

Project Engineer Turner Construction Company

The entire process with Geopier went extremely smooth, everyone was professional and a pleasure to work with. We would recommend them to anyone in need of ground improvement.

Wade Tollefson

General Contractor Noberg Homes

We were looking for speed and predictable cost, and we found that with Geopier technology.

Jeff Garrett

Senior Vice President Vista Reality

We are continuously looking for VE opportunities and was aware of the Plate Piles method. We evaluated the Plate Pile method and decided the method would be a perfect tool to solve our problem.

Joe Seto

Engineering Chief United States Department of Defense

Our experience with the Geopier organization has been very positive due to the professionalism of the staff, and the fact that we are working with trained geotechnical professionals.

John O. Gordon

Senior Geotechnial Engineer Intertek-PSI

Terracon has worked with Geopier on numerous projects across the state. Geopier has expert knowledge, and is always a reliable source for ground improvement needs. They are easy to connect with and offer economical and effective solutions.

Chris Handley, P.E.

Principal Terracon Consultants, Inc.

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Geopier MythBusters

Together, We Make a Difference.

Need PDH Credits?

The Geopier Geotechnical Engineering Company Difference

Proven ground improvement services and solutions structured for strong partnerships and better value.

Success Stories

Celebrating 25 years of proven success with Geopier® solutions.

Success Stories

Project Bluejay

NASA Stennis Space Center

College Ave Office Building & Garage

Chicago Public Library Chinatown Branch

Assembly Row, Blocks 1-4 and 10

E3 BioFuels Facility

Caroline Street Residences