Residential Subdivisions

As Queensland’s population continues to grow, so too does the demand for new residential housing. Soil Surveys has played a key role in delivering numerous residential subdivision projects across Southeast Queensland by providing comprehensive geotechnical investigations, expert advice, and oversight of associated earthworks and temporary works. Our experience spans a wide range of ground conditions, […]

High Rise Developments

As the construction of schools and childcare centres continues to accelerate across Southeast Queensland, Soil Surveys has become a trusted delivery partner for the geotechnical components of these projects. With a long-standing presence in the region, we are often able to leverage our extensive project database to inform and optimise the geotechnical scope, delivering cost […]

Education and Childcare

As the construction of schools and childcare centres continues to accelerate across Southeast Queensland, Soil Surveys has become a trusted delivery partner for the geotechnical components of these projects. With a long-standing presence in the region, we are often able to leverage our extensive project database to inform and optimise the geotechnical scope, delivering cost […]

Measuring Rock Strength

I Have a Clause in a Contract That References Rock Strength, How Do I Measure It? Why do you need to know? When asked “How strong is that rock?” I usually respond with “what is the reason you want to know the rock strength?”. The approach we take to assessing rock strength will to some […]

Site Classification

Can I Get a Different Site Classifications for the Same Site? What is a “site Classification”? A site classification according to AS2870 Residential Slabs and Footings applies to residential dwellings, however it has become a nominal standard for assessing sites for larger projects. How is it assessed? To establish the site classification, a value called […]

Level 1 Earthworks

Level 1 Fill – you have probably seen it written on drawings and in our reports, you may know these answers but if you don’t or are not sure, we have put together responses to questions we have been asked in the past. What Australian Standard outlines Level 1 Earthworks ? AS 3798-2007 Guidelines on […]