Consulting Engineering

Highly experienced construction materials testing experts with more than 25 years of experience. Leveraging the latest tools and technology, we provide third party (Meck-SI) engineering services including coring services, concrete corrosion studies, re-bar location (magnetic induction/GPR methods), NDT Windsor probe and impact hammer methods, SWM infiltration testing and other specialty testing.

Geotechnical Engineering

Southern Engineering has experience with hundreds of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. This includes completion of thousands of soil test borings and test pits. Our innovative approach ensures our services are comprehensive, on-budget and on-time. And because we own and operate the equipment needed to complete your project, we’re able to outperform other firms and turn around test results in a reduced timeframe.

Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections

Our geotechnical soil laboratory and concrete testing facilities are fully equipped for all your testing needs. This allows us to provide comprehensive tests in a shorter timeframe, saving both money and time.

Building the future

Our Services

100’s of Projects Completed

Geotechnical Engineering Services

Southern Engineering has experience with hundreds of geotechnical engineering projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Our innovative approach ensures our services are comprehensive, on-budget and on-time. When you need practical and proven solutions, call us to make sure your project is on solid ground. Our services are extensive and include:

  • Preliminary and final geotechnical studies
  • Foundation and specialty engineering analyses
  • Groundwater studies,
  • Foundation underpinning and support of excavation
  • Slope stability studies
  • Ground improvement evaluations
  • Asphalt and concrete pavement designs
  • Field exploration and drilling services
  • Rock and unsuitable soil assessments
  • Laboratory services. 

25 Years and Counting…

Engineering Consulting

Southern Engineering is highly experienced with more than 25 years of experience. Leveraging the latest tools and technology, we provide third party (Meck-SI) engineering and inspection services including:

  • Coring services and existing concrete corrosion studies
  • Re-bar location (magnetic induction/GPR methods)
  • NDT Windsor probe and impact hammer methods
  • SWM infiltration testing and other specialty testing
  • Erosion and sediment control inspections
  • Specialty tests

Full Comprehensive Testing

Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections

Southern Engineering provides comprehensive construction observation and materials testing services as an independent quality control and testing consultant. We provide special inspection services per International Building Code (Chapter 17). Our geotechnical soils laboratory and concrete testing facilities are fully equipped for all your testing needs allowing us to provide tests in a shorter timeframe, saving time and money.

Tests include:

  • USCS and USDA Soil Classifications
  • Atterberg Limits
  • Sieve Analysis
  • Moisture Content
  • Standard and Modified Proctor Compaction
  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
  • Concrete Compressive Strength Testing
  • Asphalt Thickness
  • Specific Gravity and Density Testing