Fugro Integrates Geotechnical Services in North America

Fugro announces the integration of its North American operations serving the geotechnical needs of onshore and nearshore projects. As Fugro Consultants, Inc., the group operates from 30 offices located along all three coasts and in major metropolitan areas. The resources of Fugro West, Fugro Atlantic, Fugro William Lettis & Associates, Risk Engineering, and LoadTest USA will be part of Fugro Consultants serving clients throughout the Americas and abroad.

With this change, the company streamlines client access to technical and project management services for complex assignments, including international projects of U.S. based firms. While broadening the base of traditional geotechnical services, the integration taps major markets and promotes the advancement of geo-consulting specialties including:

• Geologic Hazard and Risk Assessments
• Earthquake Engineering
• Analysis of Complex Soil Properties
• Site Characterization
• Deep Foundation Testing
• Nearshore Exploration and Engineering

Senior leadership for Fugro Consultants, Inc. will be provided by Joseph M. Cibor, President; Timothy N. Dunne; William R. Lettis; and John A. Wooley. Regional and local offices will continue to operate with their current staff and management, but with the added resources of the larger organization.

Fugro Consultants Expands Nondestructive Testing Services with Second Location

We have expanded our Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Services with the opening of a second location off Highway 290 in the Brittmoore-Tanner Business Park, 10831 Train Court, Houston, Texas 77041, 713-937-0029. The new location provides an additional 22,000 sq. ft of testing area with 10-ton crane lifting capability. Mr. Phil Zaragoza manages the new facility and the original facility located in Pasadena, Texas.

Fugro Consultants offers NDT services to clients in the petrochemical, metal fabrication, construction, and utility industries. Our testing equipment detects surface and subsurface discontinuities in material by using techniques that do not damage or destroy the items being examined. NDT plays a major role in fabrication and construction by providing a means of checking adherence to applicable codes, specifications, and standards — without significantly interfering with construction, operation, or project schedule.