From 2023 to 2024, our team carried out a focused soil investigation at a busy Port to support washout containment improvements tied to critical infrastructure upgrades. The 1,080 SF project took place outdoors under active construction conditions and met all federal and state environmental standards. Our goal was to evaluate soil conditions for waste characterization, protect worker safety, and keep excavation aligned with construction schedules.

We cored soil borings to assess leaching potential and compared results against commercial and industrial exposure screening levels. Testing showed low-level detections of volatile organic compounds, metals, and petroleum hydrocarbons. All concentrations were below regulatory thresholds. By working closely with construction crews and port authorities, we kept sampling aligned with the utility tie-in schedule, avoiding delays and keeping the project on track.

The investigation produced clear, regulatory-ready documentation that guided soil management. Confirming the soils as non-hazardous allowed safe on-site reuse and eliminated costly offsite disposal. This approach reduced environmental liabilities and cut project costs. Fast turnaround of results also kept excavation moving forward while maintaining compliance with environmental requirements.

This assignment showed our ability to deliver precise, cost-conscious solutions in operationally sensitive environments. With targeted sampling, adaptive analysis, and proactive communication, we gave the port and its partners actionable data. The project reduced costs, preserved schedule certainty, and delivered a measurable return on investment—often exceeding 100% of the investigation’s cost.