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INSPECTION SERVICES  

As part of our vision of service, GC&T provides detailed inspection services, which aim to comprise the entirety of the project site development.

During the construction of roadways, GC&T:

  Observes stripping of topsoil and the removal of any soft material observed during proofrolling of the roadway subgrade
Tests the compaction of structural fill material within the limits of right-way established in the field
Tests the compaction of base stone, curb/gutter base stone and asphalt according to VDOT C.Q.C criteria
Tests and samples concrete for curb/gutter
   


During the construction of Building Pads (only applicable to fill Pads), GC&T:

  Observe stripping of topsoil, removal of any deleterious materials, and undercut of any unsuitable (plastic and organic) soils
Observe the proof rolling of the sub-grade with a loaded dump truck to determine the suitability of in-place soils to accept controlled fill
Identify unstable areas prior to the placement of fill
Test the compaction of structural fill material placed within offset limits of the building pads
   

 
During the excavation of Retaining Walls:

  Observe the stripping of topsoil and the removal
    of any soft material
  Test the footing bearing capacity
  Observe the construction of all site retaining walls
  concrete testing