Phone: 803-699-7900
Email: info@gs2engineering.com
GS2 and our team members have successfully completed thousands of projects, which include residential, commercial, local, state, federal and industrial projects. Our client base includes engineers, architects, developers, contractors, industry, lending institutions, local government, state government, federal government and special interest groups, with a majority of our work coming from repeat clients. Through our hard work and dedication to details we have managed to gain the trust and loyalty of our clients.
State-Wide School District Experience
Our team has been involved with the construction, additions and renovations for over 300 school sites for several counties in the state of South Carolina. The services provided for these school sites have included; geotechnical explorations, environmental assessments, environmental design, facilities analysis, construction materials testing and special inspections. Our team has provided these services in Richland County, Lexington County, Charleston County, Aiken County, Lancaster County, and Orangeburg County. Additionally, our personnel have extensive individual experience with similar work in Newberry County, Fairfield County, Kershaw County, Florence County, Berkley County and Dorchester County. A list of school projects that our firm and personnel have completed may be provided upon request.
State Agenciecs Experience
Our team members have extensive experience with contracts for services through state agencies that include SCPRT, SCDOT and SCDHEC. These contracts included services for: WWTP Upgrades to various park sites, Phase II Assessments, Monitoring Well Installation, Geotechnical Studies for various bridges, Construction Materials Testing for roadway expansion, Lead Based Paint Assessment and Removal, Underground Storage Tank Site Assessments, Rapid Assessments and Corrective Action Plans and other services.
Residential Experience
Our firm has provided geotechnical, environmental and testing services for over 60 different subdivision developments, in the Columbia, Charleston and Bluffton regions of the state.
Existing Facilities & Property Condition Assessments
- Post Construction Services For Existing Structures
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Foundation Settlement Analysis with Remedial Recommendtations
- Concrete and Asphalt Coring (pavements, slabs, etc.)
- Pavement and Subgrade Analysis
- Floor Flatness Testing
- Asbestos Surveying, Sampling and Abatement Consulting
- Lead Based Paint Surveying, Sampling and Abatement Consulting
- Lead Testing of In-Place Structural Members
Getting to know us…
In performing our services, it is our goal to provide hands-on project management with an emphasis on attention to detail and personal service. In addition, we bring a professional atmosphere, proper quality control and prompt service to all projects. It is our belief that the combination of the above, together with our "do it right the first time" policy, offers a total consulting package, which guarantees on time and within budget performance. The application of our beliefs together with our attitude, has proven to be successful for our team. Our past performance is a strong indication of our ability to successfully complete small and large projects on time and within budget.
Our Qualifications…
Registered Engineering Firm
Our firm is currently authorized by the state of South Carolina to provide engineering, COA No. Co2223.
Statewide Commercial Building Inspection and Material Testing Firm
Our firm is qualified by the O.S.E. to perform Statewide Commercial Building Inspection and Material Testing for new building projects for the state of South Carolina (State Budget and Control Board).
Laboratory Qualifications
Our corporate laboratory currently participates in the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) accreditation program. In addition, our laboratory participates in a voluntary Quality Control program with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) USACOE Cert.
Drilling Qualifications
GS2 Engineering, Inc. maintains three (4) four-wheel drive truck mounted drill rigs, personnel with over 60 years of combined drilling experience, and a knowledgeable geological and engineering staff experienced in interpreting soil data. Our drill rigs are capable of drilling to depths of up to 100 feet (depending on the soil conditions) and are outfitted to perform engineering sampling in general accordance with ATSM D-1586.
S.C. Qualified Environmental Studies Firm
Our firm is qualified to perform Environmental Studies for State Land Acquisitions for the state of South Carolina.
Personnel Qualifications
The GS2 team are consultants in the areas of geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing and inspections. Our team currently includes and is committed to maintaining a high level of qualified and seasoned pool of professionals to provide these services. Our firm currently includes personnel with the following education, licenses, certifications, validations or training
Services Provided by GS2…
Construction & Preconstruction
Preconstruction and Construction Consulting
Geotechnical Services (Preconstruction Engineering)
- Geotechnical and Exploratory Drilling Services
- Shallow and Deep Foundation Bearing Analysis
Construction Materials Testing & Inspections (Site Preparation and Construction Services)
- Quality Control of Construction Materials
- Proof Roll Inspection of Exposed Cut/Fill Sections
Existing Facilities (Post Construction Services For Existing Structures)
Drilling
In-House Drilling Services
GS2 Engineering & Environmental Consultants, Inc. has a four-wheel drive truck mounted drill rig, personnel with over 20 years of combined drilling experience, and a knowledgeable geological and engineering staff experienced in interpreting soil data. Our drill rig is capable of…
Sub-Contract Drilling Services
GS2 has also established ongoing relationships with a majority of the major drilling companies in the area, in order to meet any project need …
Environmental Consulting
Environmental Consulting Services
Environmental Assessment Services
- Wetlands Delineation, Permitting, and Restoration
- Property Transfer Audits (Phase I and II Assessments)
Environmental Corrective and Remedial Actions (Soil, Water and Groundwater)
- Pump and Treats
- Vapor (soil gas) Extraction
Other Environmental Services
- Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
- Air Modeling Analysis
Laboratory Testing Servicies
Our firm is proud to offer laboratory testing services through our AASHTO and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accredited laboratories.
- AASHTO and Unified Soil Classification Testing
- Standard and Modified Soil Proctor Testing
- Atterberg Limits Testing
- Grain Size w/ Hydrometer Testing
- Concrete, Mortar and Masonry Compressive Str. Testing
- California Bearing Ratio Testing
- Agricultural Testing
GS2 performs many other soil, concrete, masonry and steel laboratory testing services, which will be made available on request. Contact Us for more information
Need to Talk?
Contact Us
1345 Garner Lane STE 308
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-699-7900
Fax: 844-699-7911
Email: info@gs2engineering.com
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Drilling Services
In-House Drilling Services
GS2 Engineering & Environmental Consultants, Inc. has a four-wheel drive truck mounted drill rig, personnel with over 20 years of combined drilling experience, and a knowledgeable geological and engineering staff experienced in interpreting soil data. Our drill rig is capable of drilling to depths of up to 100 feet (depending on the soil conditions) and is outfitted to perform engineering sampling in general accordance with ATSM D-1586. Additionally, our rig is outfitted to perform drilling in wet soil and flowing sands conditions.
Sub-Contract Drilling Services
GS2 has also established ongoing relationships with a majority of the major drilling companies in the area, in order to meet any project need which may be beyond the scope of our drilling department. Our subcontract drilling teams help to us to service all of South Carolina and a large portion of North Carolina and Georgia. At our disposal includes multiple rubber tired Adverse Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), track mounted ATVs, barge rigs, direct push rigs and geoprobes.
