About Us
ENGINEERING
Geotechnical Engineering
Materials Engineering and Testing
Soil Bearing Certificate
Soil Testing
Pile Design and Monitoring
Floor Flatness
Post Tension Inspection
Fire Resistive Materials Testing
Project Management and Engineering
Project QA and QC Services
Environmental Phase I and II
Water Resources
Forensic consultant
Expert Witness Services
At ESPIRA, we offer comprehensive geotechnical services tailored for a wide range of projects, including industrial, commercial, and residential developments, as well as building construction and high-rise projects. Our expertise extends to industrial sites, encompassing the Oil & Gas and Manufacturing sectors. Our mission is to guide our clients seamlessly from initial investigation to innovative design and successful construction completion.
Our geotechnical services encompass a variety of crucial aspects, including:
- Concrete, Aggregate, and Asphalt Mix Designs: Our team specializes in creating and reviewing concrete, aggregate, and asphalt mix designs to ensure the highest quality materials for your project.
- Pile Monitoring: We offer monitoring services for various types of piles, including driven steel, belled, compacto, and CFA piles. This ensures the stability and integrity of your foundation.
- Footing Inspections: Our experts conduct thorough monitoring of footings to ensure their compliance with safety and structural standards.
- Nondestructive Concrete Testing: We employ cutting-edge technology to conduct nondestructive testing on concrete structures, providing valuable insights without causing any damage.
Our strategic partnership grants us access to a CCIL Approved Laboratory, both in the field and through a mobile unit. This allows us to deliver top-notch soil,aggregate, concrete, and asphalt testing services that adhere to the highest industry standards.
In addition to laboratory testing, we offer on-site services such as compaction testing and various types of field monitoring to ensure the success of your project. At ESPIRA, we are committed to delivering exceptional geotechnical solutions that meet your specific needs and exceed your expectations.
Geotechnical Engineering
Our Engineers and geologists help companies manage their project development risk, drive down construction costs, and improve schedules. Our geotechnical engineers analyze the information, develop site preparation options, foundations, and roads, and consult with you and your entire design team to create excellent designs quickly.
- Site Investigation and Characterization
- Foundation Engineering and Design Recommendations
- Desktop Studies/Geotechnical Due Diligence Assessments
- Geotechnical Instrumentation
- Geotechnical Investigation
- Groundwater Assessments
- Feasibility Studies
- Aerial Photograph Interpretation
- Geohazard Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation
- Field Testing
- Slope Stability Analysis, Repair Design, and Monitoring
- Settlement Analysis
- Retaining Wall Assessment and Design
- Soil Stabilization
- Ground Improvement Investigation and Design
- Slope Instrumentation and Monitoring
- Site Remediation Options Study and Design
- Geotechnical Risk Analysis
- Earthwork/Construction Certification/Completion Reports
- Expert Witness Services
- Laboratory Testing
- PDA testing (piles)
Construction Materials Testing
ESPIRA Engineering Ltd. provides construction materials testing (CMT) services including Laboratory and Field Testing, Soil Testing, Asphalt Testing and Concrete Testing.
-Foundation installation monitoring
-Pile monitoring and testing
-Footing installation monitoring and testing
-Soil bearing test
-Soil compaction testing
-Fill placement monitoring
-Proof roll inspection
-Inspection of subgrade preparation
-Cement stabilization test
-Proctor test in the laboratory
-Compaction testing using control strip
-Concrete test - slump, air content and temperature test
-Concrete compressive strength test
-Concrete core test
-Non-destructive concrete test
-Concrete mix design review
-Asphalt mix design review
-Asphalt Marshall test
-Asphalt field review
-Thickness and compaction test of Asphalt
-Soil and gravel gran size distribution analysis
-Plasticity limits
-Hydraulic conductivity of soil test
-PDA testing
Environmental Site Assessments
A crucial diligence process that shall precede the purchase of land and/or building is conducting thorough Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). The results of ESAs greatly help in the decision-making process and also when planning for financing. Generally, there are three phases for conducting ESAs:
- Phase I ESA: This phase involves non-intrusive environmental assessments to determine whether a site is potentially contaminated due to current or past activities onsite or neighboring sites
- Phase II ESA: The second phase involves testing and analysis to the areas of potential contamination to gain a higher level of confidence than provided by Phase I on whether a site is contaminated
- Phase III ESA: This phase involves remediation and/or exposure control. An important factor in this phase is to clean up the contamination without generating additional pollution in the process.
Brownfield Redevelopment Studies
Brown-fields are abandoned or underutilized sites where their past activities have caused environmental soil or groundwater contamination. Redevelopment brown-fields can create new business opportunities and jobs, accelerate remediation technology innovation, and increase property values and tax revenues. Owners or potential buyers of brown-fields should consider the following strategies to efficiently plan for redevelopment:
- Environmental Site Assessments
- Application for municipal, provincial and federal brown-fields redevelopment grants
- LEED certification
- Rezoning
- Remediation and exposure control
what is exciting with espira team
St. Albert Square, St. Albert, AB
ESPIRA Engineering team is so excited to work on this mixed-use building.
It is understood that the proposed development will involve construction of a new 8 - story commercial/residential building with two levels of underground space to accommodate the parkade. The legal address is 28 – 32 St. ANNE Street, St. Albert, AB.
- Geotechnical
- Construction support
- Materials Testing
- Soil testing
- Concrete testing
Storage Pad at Tolko Industries Ltd. High Prairie
Geotechnical, project support, construction support. The report provides geotechnical engineering recommandations.
Laurel, Edmonton, Alberta.
Espira Engineering Team excels in Pile Monitoring, Footing Installation Monitoring, Concrete Testing, Soil Compaction, and Geotechnical Study services. Our dedicated team has been actively contributing to the development of this versatile site in Laurel, Edmonton. This project encompasses various structures, including an office building, multi-story apartment buildings, and a warehouse.
- Geotechnical
- Construction support
- Soil testing
- Concrete testing
Weyerhaeuser - Drayton Valley, AB
This is another exciting project for Espira Engineering team. We are lucky to be working with a great team of experts to build road, pads for this great client. Espira is providing ongoing geotechnical consultation, soil testing, compaction testing and proof roll inspection. As per Rob (All North) "professional Geotechnical solutions / direction in dealing with undesirable / unsuitable existing soil conditions in order to construct a number of structurally sound Log Yard Pads while keeping a watchful eye on the budget. Simply a great group to work with".
Drainage Design, and Erosion and Sediment Control Monitoring Plan
Deasan Sand and Gravel Pit -
Fort St. John, BC
Espira Engineering Ltd. (Espira) retained by Deasan Holdings Ltd. (Deasan) to perform a site drainage design and propose an erosion and sediment control monitoring plan for Deasan Sand and Gravel Pit located at Fort St. John, BC .
Arris West Tower, 530 3rd Street Southeast, Calgary, AB
ESPIRA Engineering team is so excited to work on this mixed-use building with a great team of professionals.
The development consisted of construction of a new 42 - story commercial/residential building with two levels of underground space to accommodate the parkade.
- Geotechnical
- Construction support
- Materials testing
- Soil testing
- Concrete testing
MANAGEMENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Suncor Coke Cap (Ponds) - Fort McMurray
Glenmore Dam Infrastructure Improvements Project – Calgary
Glenmore Dam Infrastructure Improvements Project – Calgary
Glenmore Dam Infrastructure Improvements Project – Calgary
Glenmore Dam Infrastructure Improvements Project – Calgary
Glenmore Dam Infrastructure Improvements Project – Calgary
Institution for women, Edmonton.
Glenmore Dam Infrastructure Improvements Project – Calgary
Retaining wall, Edmonton International Airport
Retaining wall, Edmonton International Airport
Retaining wall, Edmonton International Airport
Retaining wall, Edmonton International Airport
HAT@FIVE CORNERS - Edmonton, AB
Retaining wall, Edmonton International Airport
Walmart (Store # 1136) East Hills, Calgary
Walmart (Store # 1136) East Hills, Calgary
Retaining wall, Edmonton International Airport
Walmart (Store # 1136) East Hills, Calgary
SUNCOR VU Upgrader – Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
CNRL -Froth treatment, Fort McMurray, AB
CNRL -Froth treatment, Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
CNRL -Froth treatment, Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
OPTI - Long Lake, Fort McMurray
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
Imperial Oil ULSD Project Upgrade, Edmonton, AB
Imperial Oil ULSD Project Upgrade, Edmonton, AB
Shell / Albian Sands Air Strip – Fort McMurray, AB
Imperial Oil ULSD Project Upgrade, Edmonton, AB
Syncrude Base Plant Expansion - Office Facilities, Fort McMurray, Ab
Syncrude Base Plant Expansion - Office Facilities, Fort McMurray, Ab
Syncrude Base Plant Expansion - Office Facilities, Fort McMurray, Ab
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Northwind; Downtown District Cooling Distribution, Phase 1A/1B, Houston, Texas.
Northwind; Downtown District Cooling Distribution, Phase 1A/1B, Houston, Texas.
Northwind; Downtown District Cooling Distribution, Phase 1A/1B, Houston, Texas.
- Geotechnical Testing
- Soil Testing
- Concrete Testing
- Reinforcing Steel Inspection
- Structural steel inspection
- Fire resistive material testing
- Post-tension inspection
- Thermocouples
- Column plumbness
Enron II- Houston, Texas
Northwind; Downtown District Cooling Distribution, Phase 1A/1B, Houston, Texas.
Northwind; Downtown District Cooling Distribution, Phase 1A/1B, Houston, Texas.
Worked on this forty two story office building which was founded on approximately 13,000 cubic yards of concrete mat foundations and thirteen story parking garage.
- Geotechnical Testing
- Reinforcing steel inspection
- Structural steel inspection
- Fire resistive material testing
- Post-tension inspection
-Thermocouples
- Column plumbness
- Floor flatness inspection.
University of Texas School of Nursing - Houston, Texas
Northwind; Downtown District Cooling Distribution, Phase 1A/1B, Houston, Texas.
University of Texas School of Nursing - Houston, Texas
- Participated in a mix design study with Hanson Concrete as requested for the University of Texas to evaluate suitable concrete mixes for construction of a new nursing school building in the Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Concrete with flyash concentrations between 30% and 65% off the cementitious content were tested with two admixtures at total cementitious contents between 4.75 and 9.25 sacks/cubic yard. The nursing school consists of eight-story cast in place concrete building on a mat foundation. An overall goal of this project was to use 50% flyash, as a percent of the total cementitious material, for all concrete placed on this project. Additional duties included managing and supervising of testing of all the fill material, reinforcing steel inspection, concrete testing, batch plant control, thermocouple, structural steel inspection for this project. Also monitored budget for all the material testing for this project, report preparation, review reports, recommended the fill that was placed over the mat foundation.
BMS Parking Garage – Houston, Texas
Resident Hall and 5 story parking garage; University of St. Thomas – Houston, Texas
University of Texas School of Nursing - Houston, Texas
Multi-story parking garage in Houston, Texas.
-Geotechical testing and recommendations
-Materials engineering and testing
-Post-tension inspection
Resident Hall and 5 story parking garage; University of St. Thomas – Houston, Texas
Resident Hall and 5 story parking garage; University of St. Thomas – Houston, Texas
Resident Hall and 5 story parking garage; University of St. Thomas – Houston, Texas
- Worked with a team consists of structural engineer, architect, civil engineer and general contractor to remove existing piers, designed new piers and recommended suitable fill materials to replace the removed piers.
- Materials engineering and testing
- Geotechnical testing and recommendations.
HMB Parking garage; University of Texas Cancer Center – Houston, Texas
Resident Hall and 5 story parking garage; University of St. Thomas – Houston, Texas
Resident Hall and 5 story parking garage; University of St. Thomas – Houston, Texas
Multi-story parking garage in Houston, Texas.
-Geotechical testing and recommendations
-Materials engineering and testing
-Post-tension inspection
-Reinforcing steel inspection