Florida International University (FIU) – Campus Improvements
Project Overview
TGS provided Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing (CMT), and inspection servicesacross multiple infrastructure, athletic, healthcare, and campus improvement projects at Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The work supported a broad range of facility enhancements designed to improve campus operations, athletic performance facilities, student services, transportation systems, stormwater management, and critical infrastructure resilience.
Projects included athletic facility improvements, healthcare and academic support infrastructure, roadway and loading access upgrades, stormwater improvements, emergency power systems, and site development projects across the university campus.
Project Scope
TGS supported a variety of campus-wide initiatives ranging from new athletic training facilities and recreational infrastructure to healthcare expansions, drainage improvements, utility support systems, and operational facility upgrades.
Representative projects included:
- Track Practice Lanes & Pole Vault Facilities
- Softball Stadium Dugout Improvements
- Arena Weight Training Facility Improvements
- MMC Tennis Courts
- ROTC Turf Field Installation
- Soccer Field Parking Lot Development
- Student Health Center Expansion
- Academic Health Center Loading Dock Improvements
- AHC4 Loading Dock Service Road Renovations
- 14th Street Drainage Improvements
- W10 Canopy Improvements
- North Recreation Field Support Buildings
- PG5 Emergency Generator Installation
Work included athletic surfaces, structural building improvements, parking and pavement systems, drainage infrastructure, loading and service access improvements, utility coordination, and emergency infrastructure enhancements.
Our Role
TGS provided integrated geotechnical engineering, Construction Materials Testing (CMT), and inspection services throughout planning, design support, and construction phases across multiple campus projects.
Services included subsurface investigations, foundation and pavement support recommendations, field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and structural materials, compaction verification, concrete testing, and ongoing construction quality assurance. The team coordinated closely with university stakeholders, contractors, and design teams to support compliance, constructability, and long-term performance across a diverse range of campus infrastructure.
Key services included:
Geotechnical Engineering
- Subsurface exploration and soil evaluation
- Foundation and pavement support recommendations
- Groundwater and subgrade analysis
- Grading, drainage, and site preparation recommendations
- Engineering reporting and design support
Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
- Soil, fill, and base material testing
- Earthwork compaction verification
- Concrete field testing and compressive strength testing
- Pavement and athletic surface support testing
- Construction-phase quality assurance and compliance monitoring
Inspection & Engineering Support
- Construction observation and field verification
- QA/QC oversight during site and structural improvements
- Coordination with contractors, university stakeholders, and design teams
- Documentation and reporting supporting compliance with project specifications
Project Highlights
- Multi-project engineering support across FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus
- Athletic facility improvements including track, tennis, softball, turf field, and training facilities
- Healthcare, utility, and campus operational infrastructure improvements
- Stormwater, roadway, loading access, and parking enhancements
- Full Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services
- Support for critical infrastructure including emergency power systems and drainage upgrades
- Long-term partnership supporting higher education campus development and resilience
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) – Fort Pierce Campus
Project Overview
TGS provided geotechnical engineering services for the proposed Greenhouse Building at Florida Atlantic University’s Fort Pierce Campus in Fort Pierce, Florida. The project supports the development of a new pre-engineered greenhouse facility designed to enhance agricultural research, education, and campus operations.
Project Scope
The project included construction of a new greenhouse structure on a previously undeveloped, relatively level site, along with associated building pad preparation and supporting site infrastructure improvements.
TGS performed a comprehensive geotechnical engineering study to evaluate subsurface soil conditions, groundwater characteristics, and site constraints to support foundation design, grading, and site preparation for the proposed facility.
Our Role
TGS provided geotechnical engineering services to support planning and design of the proposed greenhouse facility through subsurface exploration, engineering analysis, and development of foundation and site preparation recommendations.
Services included soil test borings, soil classification, groundwater evaluation, and analysis of bearing capacity and settlement potential to support shallow foundation design. The team also performed ground penetrating radar (GPR) scanning and utility coordination to identify potential subsurface conflicts and support safe field exploration activities.
Engineering recommendations were developed to guide grading, compaction, building pad preparation, and long-term site performance for the proposed research facility.
Key services included:
Geotechnical Engineering Services
- Subsurface exploration through soil test borings within the proposed building area
- Soil classification and engineering property evaluation
- Groundwater and near-surface soil assessment
- Bearing capacity and settlement analysis
- Shallow foundation design recommendations
- Subgrade evaluation for building pad preparation
Field Exploration & Testing
- Advancement of soil borings to characterize subsurface conditions
- Field logging and sampling for laboratory testing
- Utility clearance coordination prior to drilling activities
- Ground penetrating radar (GPR) scanning for subsurface conflict identification
- Approximate field layout of exploration locations based on site references
Engineering Analysis & Reporting
- Interpretation of subsurface exploration and laboratory testing data
- Development of geotechnical design parameters for the proposed structure
- Recommendations for grading, compaction, and site preparation
- Identification of geotechnical constraints affecting construction
- Preparation of geotechnical engineering report with design recommendations
Project Highlights
- Florida Atlantic University Fort Pierce Campus greenhouse development
- Geotechnical engineering support for a pre-engineered greenhouse structure
- Comprehensive subsurface exploration and soil evaluation program
- Ground penetrating radar (GPR) and utility coordination for safe drilling operations
- Shallow foundation and building pad preparation recommendations
- Support for research and agricultural campus infrastructure
- Engineering guidance supporting future site development and construction
DeSoto County Schools – Site Improvements & Bus Loop Project
Project Overview
TGS provided geotechnical engineering and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services for multiple DeSoto County School District improvement projects in Arcadia, Florida. The work supported infrastructure enhancements for educational facilities, including site improvements at DeSoto High School and development of a new middle school bus loop, improving site circulation, drainage, and long-term campus functionality.
Project Scope
The projects included site development activities such as earthwork, roadway and bus loop construction, utility installation, and drainage improvements supporting school campus infrastructure. Improvements at the middle school also included reconfiguration of an existing stormwater retention pond to improve site functionality and support stormwater management requirements.
TGS provided integrated geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services to evaluate subsurface conditions, support design recommendations, and verify construction quality and compliance throughout project delivery.
Our Role
TGS delivered a comprehensive quality assurance program spanning geotechnical engineering and Construction Materials Testing services.
Geotechnical engineering services included subsurface exploration, soil classification, groundwater evaluation, and engineering analysis to assess pavement support conditions, drainage performance, and site suitability for roadway and bus loop improvements. Construction Materials Testing services included field and laboratory evaluation of soils, fill, base materials, and concrete systems to verify material performance, compaction, and compliance with project specifications.
The team coordinated closely with project stakeholders and construction teams to support construction sequencing, site development, and long-term performance of school infrastructure improvements.
Key services included:
Geotechnical Engineering Services
- Subsurface exploration to evaluate soil conditions for roadways and bus loop improvements
- Soil classification and engineering property evaluation
- Groundwater and site drainage assessment
- Evaluation of subgrade suitability for pavements and site infrastructure
- Recommendations for grading, stabilization, and site preparation
- Evaluation of soils supporting retention pond improvements
Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
- Field sampling and laboratory testing of soils, fill, and base materials
- Verification of compaction for subgrade, structural fill, and backfill areas
- Testing associated with roadway, utility, and site development construction
- Concrete testing, including slump, temperature, air content, and compressive strength evaluation
- Quality assurance monitoring during earthwork and construction activities
- Verification of compliance with project specifications
Project Highlights
- Multiple DeSoto County School District infrastructure improvement projects
- Site development for high school and middle school facilities
- Bus loop construction and stormwater retention pond reconfiguration
- Earthwork, roadway, drainage, and utility infrastructure support
- Full geotechnical engineering and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services
- Field testing and engineering oversight throughout construction
- Quality assurance and compliance verification supporting long-term campus infrastructure
Seminole Tribe of Florida – Community & Facility Development
Project Overview
TGS provided Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing (CMT), and Inspection Servicesacross multiple infrastructure, educational, healthcare, administrative, and cultural facility projects for the Seminole Tribe of Florida (STOF). Work supported development and expansion efforts across the Brighton, Big Cypress, Hollywood, and Ahfachkee Reservations, enhancing community services, educational facilities, healthcare access, operational infrastructure, and Tribal campus connectivity.
Projects included educational campuses, healthcare facilities, administrative and maintenance buildings, cultural infrastructure, pedestrian connectivity improvements, and recreational facilities, requiring coordinated geotechnical analysis, construction quality assurance, and engineering oversight throughout planning and construction.
Project Scope
TGS supported a wide range of Tribal infrastructure initiatives including new preschool and school facilities, gymnasiums, healthcare expansions, museum and archival buildings, administrative and maintenance facilities, pedestrian circulation improvements, and recreational amenities.
Representative projects included:
- AHFAC TPD & Maintenance Design-Build Facility – Clewiston
- Big Cypress Reservation Museum Vault Building – Cultural & archival facility
- AHFAC Kee Coverwalk Way – Covered pedestrian infrastructure improvements
- Ahfachkee School Gymnasium & Lower School Expansion – Educational and athletic facilities
- Brighton Reservation Preschool & Playground – Early childhood educational development
- Hollywood Reservation Preschool, Office/Cafeteria & Skate Park Development
- Hollywood Reservation BMJ Medical Expansion – Healthcare facility expansion with deep foundation systems
Work included subsurface investigations, shallow and deep foundation support, utility infrastructure, drainage improvements, pavement systems, structural concrete construction, parking areas, sidewalks, retention systems, and campus-wide site development improvements.
Our Role
TGS delivered an integrated engineering and quality assurance program spanning Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing (CMT), and Inspection Services throughout planning, design support, and construction phases.
Geotechnical engineering services included subsurface exploration, soil classification, groundwater evaluation, shallow and deep foundation recommendations, pavement evaluations, grading analysis, and site preparation guidance supporting long-term structural and site performance. Construction Materials Testing services included field and laboratory evaluation of soils, fill, concrete, masonry, pavement systems, and structural components to verify compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
Inspection and construction-phase support included reinforcing steel observations, concrete placement monitoring, deep foundation coordination, structural quality assurance, and ongoing field documentation supporting successful delivery of critical Tribal infrastructure.
Key services included:
Geotechnical Engineering
- Subsurface exploration and soil evaluation
- Shallow and deep foundation support recommendations
- Groundwater and drainage assessment
- Pavement and site infrastructure evaluations
- Grading, stabilization, and site preparation recommendations
- Engineering analysis supporting long-term performance and constructability
Construction Materials Testing (CMT)
- Soil, fill, base, and concrete materials testing
- Earthwork compaction verification
- Concrete field testing and compressive strength testing
- Masonry and structural material evaluation
- Construction-phase QA/QC and compliance monitoring
Inspection & Construction Support
- Reinforcing steel and structural observations
- Concrete placement monitoring
- Deep foundation support and pile-related coordination
- Construction documentation and reporting
- Coordination with Tribal stakeholders, contractors, and design teams
Project Highlights
- Multi-project engineering support across multiple Seminole Tribe of Florida reservations
- Educational infrastructure including schools, preschools, gymnasiums, and playgrounds
- Healthcare expansion including the BMJ Medical Facility Expansion
- Cultural and archival infrastructure including the Big Cypress Museum Vault Building
- Administrative, maintenance, and campus infrastructure improvements
- Pedestrian connectivity enhancements and recreational amenities
- Full Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing (CMT), and Inspection Services
- Long-term support for critical Tribal infrastructure and community development