Reducing, Reusing and Recycling

Ground Improvements

Ground improvement can increase the strength and reduce the compressibility of on-site soils without having to remove soils or use foundation types that involve more materials, energy, mining, and environmental disruption. Whether it is from using recycled materials in vibro-stone columns, dynamic compaction to densifying onsite soils or using Controlled Modulus Columns to reduce your carbon footprint, GEI can provide solutions reduce our impact on the environment.

Materials Management

GEI’s engineers develop Construction and Demolition Debris Management Plans to minimize the amount of debris disposed of at landfills and reduce the demand for virgin resources. Demolition debris, such as pavement, concrete and brick can be segregated, crushed and reused on-site. Oil contaminated soils are recycled into asphalt.
GEI considers materials management as part of underground engineering. Solutions to reuse rock and soil are proposed, rather than hauling and disposing of excess or unsuitable materials at landfills. When new materials must be imported, regional materials are typically suitable fill, minimizing transportation and the accompanied environmental impacts and fuel consumption.