Testing the suitability of a site for construction is one of the major concerns in civil engineering today. New technologies are being adopted to study the physical properties of terrestrial materials and come to a more accurate conclusion. Noticing the technological advancement of this field, we have covered it in this special issue. The cover story of this issue features Keller India which is renowned for providing solutions for a wide range of geotechnical challenges across the entire construction sector through single or a combination of various techniques and foundation works such as bearing capacity enhancement, mitigation of liquefaction potential, shoring, and earth retention, settlement control, groundwater control, and near-shore marine construction. It is their knowledge of local markets and ground conditions that make Keller India ideally placed to understand and respond to a particular local engineering challenge. The firm’s global knowledge base also gives it an edge to tap into the wealth of experience, and the best minds in the industry to find the optimum foundation solution. Also featuring in the issue is Hitech Civil Test Labs which is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, and is among the prominent NABL accredited testing laboratories in India providing extensive services in the ambit of civil material testing and geotechnical investigation. The cutting-edge laboratories of the firm are well equipped with front-lined automation, which functions with highly advanced features going by its accuracy.
In addition, the issue also acquaints you with the other top companies in this domain. After studying the industry landscape in-depth, we have zeroed in on the top companies that have excelled in this field with their meticulous approach. Having proven their dedication in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.
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