GEI Consultants Selected to Provide Geotechnical Services at the World Trade Center

WASHINGTON, DC. - July 7, 2009-- GEI Consultants, Inc., one of the nation's leading geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and ecological science and engineering firms, announced today that it has been selected by the joint venture (JV) of Nicholson Construction Company and EE Cruz to provide geostructural engineering services for the exterior perimeter foundation walls at the World Trade Center Vehicular Security and Tour Bus Parking Facility in New York City.

GEI's primary responsibility is to provide value engineering services to enable the joint venture to tailor the foundation wall design to the JV's construction techniques. The complex structure is predominantly underground and adjacent to the World Trade Center site, active subways and highways, and existing residential towers. GEI was selected for this project for its unique geo-structural design group with extensive experience working with complex underground structures. Previous notable projects include the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington D.C., and Boston's Central Artery.

"When you step onto the site at ground zero, it has an extreme personal effect. Much more than a typical project, this site has a profound impact on everyone involved," said Giovanni Bonita, PhD, PE, PG, senior associate and branch manager of GEI Consultants Inc. "We are honored to have been selected to work with the JV on one of the country's most significant projects."

About GEI Consultants, Inc.
GEI's multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientists deliver geotechnical, environmental, integrated water resources and ecological solutions to diverse clientele nationwide. The firm has provided a broad range of consulting and engineering services on over 25,000 projects in 50 states and 22 countries.