Golder Associates’ roots lie in foundation engineering, a relatively young science when the firm was established in Hugh Golder’s name in 1960. At that time almost any ground engineering problem was a challenge, and our resourceful engineers soon developed a reputation for being able to rise to the challenge and to provide cost-effective, technically sound solutions.

The science, or art, as some might think of it, of ground engineering has evolved over the years, as has our company. While we have continued to further the profession of ground engineering and expanded to include rock mechanics, mining, groundwater and surface water, we have also diversified into a worldwide group of companies providing a wide range of environmental and earth science consulting and contracting services. All the while that we have been growing and building a strong reputation in these broader fields, a significant number of our professionals have been quietly designing and overseeing the construction of hidden or subsurface structures such as tunnels, foundations, excavations, river crossings, waste containment facilities and water supply reservoirs — structures that must endure the ravages of time. Accordingly, this edition of Technically Speaking focuses on “Solutions that Stand the Test of Time” and features several projects in this important segment of our business.

We welcome the opportunity to share the work of our ground engineering people with you.

Sincerely,

Max Ervin
Director and Principal, Melbourne, Australia