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Meet the Team: Engr. Troy Emerjohn Pardilla
Every successful slope protection project requires careful planning, coordination, and execution. As a Project Engineer at Ground Specialists, Inc., Engr. Troy Emerjohn Pardilla helps bring each stage together, from design to implementation.
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GSI Project Profile: Slope Stabilization in Challenging Mountain Terrain
Recurring landslides, weak soil conditions, and prolonged heavy rainfall created significant stability challenges along this mountainside roadway. In this Project Profile Reel, see how Ground Specialists, Inc. rebuilt a landslide-prone slope through a carefully staged stabilization process that combined engineered fill, gabion walls, soil nailing, shotcrete, drainage measures, and vegetation for long-term protection. Watch the…
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GSI Project Profile: Slope Stabilization for a Barangay Road in Iloilo
Recurring landslides can threaten the safety and accessibility of roads that communities rely on every day. In this Project Profile Reel, see how Ground Specialists, Inc. stabilized a landslide-prone slope in Iloilo using the Non-Frame Method to help keep a critical barangay road safe and accessible. Watch the video below for a quick overview, then…
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GSI Project Profile: Mountain Slope Stabilization for Underground Development
Steep terrain requires specialized solutions. In this Project Profile Reel, see how Ground Specialists, Inc. carried out mountain slope stabilization works in preparation for future underground development using soil nailing, shotcreting, erosion control mats, and certified rope access. Watch the video below for a quick overview, then read our full Project Profile to learn more…
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GSI Engineering Explained: What is Rope Access?
Rope access provides a specialized approach for carrying out geotechnical work in steep and difficult-to-access areas where conventional access structures may be difficult or impractical. In this episode of our GSI Engineering Explained series, we provide a quick overview of how rope access allows trained personnel to work directly on challenging slopes while carrying out…
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GSI Engineering Explained: What is Mechanically Stabilized Earth?
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) systems provide a flexible approach to reinforcing slopes and embankments by combining compacted soil with geosynthetics or steel reinforcement. In the sixth episode of our GSI Engineering Explained series, we provide a quick overview of how MSE systems work, the facing solutions they can incorporate, and why they are used across…
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GSI Project Profile: Integrated Slope Protection
Complex development sites can present multiple slope protection challenges, requiring several complementary systems to work together. In this project, Ground Specialists, Inc. applied an integrated approach combining soil nailing, the Non-Frame Method, drainage canals, erosion control mats, and hydroseeding. Watch the video below to see how these systems were incorporated to address slope stability, surface…
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GSI Engineering Explained: What is the Non-Frame Method?
The Non-Frame Method is a slope protection solution that provides dependable reinforcement while allowing much of the natural landscape to remain visible. In the fifth episode of our GSI Engineering Explained series, we provide a quick overview of what the Non-Frame Method is, how it works, and why it is used for projects where both…
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Service Spotlight: Non-Frame Method
Not every slope protection system relies on concrete. In locations where long-term stability and a more natural appearance are priorities, the Non-Frame Method offers a different approach that allows the landscape to recover over time. ✔️ What It DoesThe Non-Frame Method uses rock bolts, base plates, and wire ropes to provide internal support. Unlike framed…
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Meet the Team: Jose Sherwin Samora
Behind every successful engineering project is a great deal of coordination beyond the construction site. As GSI’s Liaison Officer, Jose Sherwin Samora helps keep projects moving by processing documents, coordinating with government agencies, and facilitating the transactions that support day-to-day operations. Sherwin’s journey with GSI began in 1996. Since then, he has earned the trust…
