The assessment of subsurface geology is important for a number of reasons, primarily to establish its capability to support proposed loads etc.
   
The identification and management of adverse ground conditions is critical to the economics of developments.

For this reason it is important to know features such as:

•    How close the bedrock is to the surface.
•    Variations of the bedrock across the site as this may result in  
      differential settlement.
•    Are cavities present within the bedrock that will reduce the bearing
     capacity.
•    The compressive strengths of sediments present.
•    The presence and composition of cohesive materials and their affect
      on foundation design.

AES-Marconi has considerable expertise in providing economical and practical solutions to geotechnical engineering problems. By providing detailed accurate geotechnical recommendations the amount of unforeseen costs relating to the ground may be greatly reduced.