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Project Profile, Part 2: Excavation Support for a Coastal Power Facility
Deep coastal excavations come with a unique set of challenges: unpredictable ground composition, groundwater inflow, and limited working space. For this project, Ground Specialists, Inc. was tasked to deliver temporary excavation support that would hold firm even under these demanding conditions. ✅ The ChallengeThe site presented a mix of silty sandy gravel, fractured rock, and…
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Project Profile: Excavation Support for a Coastal Power Facility
At the heart of every power plant lies a foundation built on stability, both structural and environmental. Ground Specialists, Inc. provided temporary excavation support for the construction of a cooling water intake structure and pump station foundations for a major combined cycle power plant. ✅ What We DidThe project required a deep coastal excavation, a…
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Project Spotlight: Cut Slope Stabilization Along CALAX
Along Kilometer 33 of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), erosion problems developed on several 15-18 meter-high cut slopes, some of which had already caved in due to excessive rainfall and poor drainage. The previously installed coconets, while environmentally friendly, didn’t have the tensile capacity to withstand the load of the weakened slopes. Ground Specialists, Inc. was…
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Meet the Team: Ms. Christine Jane Seguido-Madriaga
Behind every successful project is a team that keeps things running smoothly. At GSI, one of the key people ensuring that is Ms. Christine Jane Seguido-Madriaga, our HR Officer from the Admin Department. Now on her fifth year with Ground Specialists, Inc., Ms. Christine manages recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration, all while ensuring…
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Meet the Team: Engr. Genesis F. Solicfian
For fifteen years, Engr. Genesis F. Solicfian has been part of GSI’s journey. His career has taken him from the remote terrains of Nueva Vizcaya to the forests of Mt. Apo, and through every kind of geotechnical challenge in between. A licensed civil engineer from the University of Baguio with a Project Management postgraduate certificate…
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Project Profile: Slope Protection Beneath a Residential Model Unit
In highland developments, safety begins with the ground itself. For this project, GSI was contracted to stabilize a slope directly beneath a newly constructed model lodge-style home. With the added weight of the structure pressing down on the hillside, the slope was at risk of slipping, a serious concern that could compromise the integrity of…
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Meet the Team: Engr. Jhon Bryan Z. Arciaga
Behind every slope secured and every project delivered is a dedicated team of engineers. Today, we’re proud to introduce one of them: Engr. Jhon Bryan Zandueta Arciaga, Project Engineer I with GSI’s Operations Department. A licensed civil engineer and safety officer, Engr. Arciaga brings both technical precision and a people-first approach to every site he…
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Project Profile: Excavation Support with GFRP Soil Nails
Excavations demand precision and protection. For this project, Ground Specialists, Inc. was contracted to provide temporary excavation support to stabilize deep cuts in the ground during construction. Our team implemented a step-by-step approach: as excavation progressed, layers of soil were immediately supported with shotcrete and soil nails to prevent erosion and ground movement. This method…
