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When unstable slopes threaten roads, infrastructure, and project sites, reliable geotechnical engineering solutions become critical. For 35 years, Ground Specialists, Inc. has helped protect roads, developments, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure across the Philippines through specialized slope stabilization, shotcreting, drilling works, and geohazard mitigation. From challenging terrain to complex subsurface conditions, GSI provides durable solutions…
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Ground Specialists, Inc. was proud to be one of the sponsors of the 5th QS Cup Golf Tournament organized by Quantity Solutions Inc. (QSI) last November 24, 2025, at the Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club. The event gathered leaders and professionals across the construction sector for a day of camaraderie, collaboration, and community support.…
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To help improve roadway safety along a major Central Luzon expressway, Ground Specialists, Inc. implemented slope protection works to help keep loose rocks and soil away from active traffic. Our scope included the installation of rockfall netting and stabilizing components selected to help control debris movement and provide added protection for passing vehicles. These works…
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Every successful ground-engineering project is built on skilled planning, careful coordination, and steady leadership on-site. One such leader is Engr. Michael P. Balasuit, Project Manager under GSI’s Operations Department. A licensed civil engineer and BOSH/COSH-trained professional, Engr. Balasuit graduated from Nueva Vizcaya State University and has spent the last nine years helping deliver safe and…
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At the core of GSI’s engineering strength are people who combine technical expertise with real-world experience. One of them is Engr. Jerwin E. Raquedan, Design and Engineering Manager. Now in his seventh year with Ground Specialists, Inc., Engr. Jerwin leads the Design and Engineering Section, ensuring that every slope protection solution is structurally sound, cost-efficient,…
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As part of a large-scale power facility project, GSI was tasked with providing temporary excavation support for the construction of a critical intake structure. This was a technically demanding worksite requiring stability, precision, and safety at every stage. Over nearly two years on site, GSI’s project team maintained a strong culture of discipline and coordination,…
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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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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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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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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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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…
