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Geotechnical

Paterson Group’s team of experienced engineers and technicians can provide geotechnical design and review services for residential and commercial development applications in accordance with provincial and municipal guidelines.

Geotechnical Services

Geotechnical Investigation for Future Developments

Our qualified engineers prepare geotechnical reports based on field investigation in accordance with municipal guidelines.

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Geotechnical Investigations for Existing Infrastructure

Our qualified engineers will complete a site evaluation/investigation to provide remedial options and geotechnical design recommendations.

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Slope Stability Analysis

Paterson Group personnel will complete topographic surveys and use available mapping to analyze slope stability in accordance with local conservation authority guidelines.

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Seismic Shear Wave Velocity Testing and Analysis

A site-specific seismic array will be installed by the Paterson Group Specialists to analyze the soil/bedrock seismic shear wave velocity in accordance with the latest version of the Ontario Building Code.

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Tree and Foundation Damage Investigations

Existing Building evaluation and investigation completed in accordance with City of Ottawa guidelines to evaluate the potential for foundation damage due to Tree dewatering of sensitive soils.

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Foundation Drainage and Waterproofing Design

Paterson personnel specializing in foundation drainage and waterproofing design will provide full design and inspection services to assist in design of below grade building levels and infrastructure.

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Rock Anchor Design

Geotechnical design parameters provided by a qualified engineer based on site specific bedrock formation and quality.

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Frost Protection Design

Temporary and permanent frost protection design for buildings and infrastructure based on site specific soil/bedrock characteristics.

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Design Recommendations for Construction Over Sensitive Marine Clays

Paterson Group personnel specialized in development over sensitive marine clays.

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Proximity Study

Completed by qualified staff experienced in proximity study for proposed developments located in close proximity to existing/future rail lines/major infrastructure.

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Soils Testing for Tree Planting Setback Recommendations

Soils testing, such as Atterberg limit testing, Grain Size (Sieve) Distribution Testing, Shrinkage testing, moisture content to support tree planting setback recommendations in accordance with City of Ottawa guidelines for Tree Planting Setbacks for Sensitive Marine Clay soils.

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Settlement Monitoring Program

Periodic monitoring completed by trained staff using a high precision laser level to confirm on-going settlement associated with.

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Specialized Instrumentation Monitoring

Design programs and installation for specialized instrumentation equipment to monitor potential movements of temporary shoring and/or short-term dewatering.

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Foundations Engineering – Geotechnical (Structures and Embankments) – Low Complexity.

Completed by qualified staff experienced in Structures and Embankments for proposed developments to assist in design of below grade building levels and infrastructure.

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Pavement Engineering – Soils and Pavement Investigations – Routine

Completed by qualified staff experienced in Soils and Pavement Investigations along current and future roadways

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Geotechnical

Paterson Group's team of experienced engineers and technicians can provide geotechnical design and review services for residential and commercial development applications in accordance with provincial and municipal guidelines.

Environmental

Paterson Group’s team of Qualified Persons can provide a variety of environmental services and studies to permit residential and commercial development applications, due diligence studies for land purchase and for refinancing purposes.

Hydrogeological

Studies and investigations related to groundwater in accordance with provincial regulations associated with development of residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Materials Testing

The material testing division includes a state-of-the-art CCIL certified laboratory and a large staff of field inspectors, technical managers, and engineers to provide construction inspection services for various projects in the private sector (such as low rise and high-rise developments), as well as municipal, provincial, and federal projects.

Material Testing: Homeowners

Paterson Group provides a variety of tests and inspections to complete residential homebuilding in accordance with provincial and municipal regulations.

Laboratory Testing: Asphalt

Paterson Group has a state-of-the-art asphalt laboratory with industry standard asphalt testing procedures and new additions of the Hamburg Wheel, Semi-Circular Bend Test (SCB), Disk Shaped Compact Tension Test (DCT), Texas Overlay, Cyclic Fatigue, Flow Number and Dynamic Modulus.

Laboratory Testing: Concrete

Paterson Group concrete testing group has extensive experience on many projects such as residential high rise to commercial/residential low-rise projects, and municipal infrastructure.

Laboratory Testing: Soil and Aggregates

Paterson has numerous laboratory technicians capable of completing low to high complexity of soil and aggregate testing.

Building Envelope Engineering

Our Building Science division completes many studies and services related to building envelope engineering in accordance with industry and ASTM standards. Our experienced staff complete thorough reviews to assess building envelope condition for a variety of building types.

Building Assessments

Our building assessment team can review the physical condition for many building types for the purpose of due diligence or re-financing. We can also assist owners with the tender process and obtaining bids from qualified contractors, construction site review and contract administration services.

Condominium & Landlord Services

Our services allow condominiums and landlords to forecast major capital expenditures and we complete assessments of construction deficiencies for new construction projects. Many of our clients have been using Paterson services for these various studies for over 20 years.

Structural Repairs and Renovations

Paterson has experience with a variety of residential renovations and can provide consultation services to ensure repairs and renovations are completed in accordance with provincial and local regulations.

Rural Development Design

Private sewage and industrial system design, monitoring, and analysis of residential or commercial drinking wells.

Retaining Wall Design

Design and inspection services for segmental block retaining wall systems.

Vibration Monitoring and Noise Studies

Monitoring services for ground movement during construction.  Services related to noise attenuation studies in accordance with municipal bylaws.

Designated Substance Survey

Paterson Group’s team of specialists can complete a survey of an existing building to determine the presence of hazardous materials in a building which could be harmful to workers if they are not removed prior to renovation or demolition.

Indoor Air Quality Analysis

Paterson Group personnel have the expertise to test, detect and recommend air quality solutions for a variety of home and office settings.
Temporary Shoring/Excavation Support System Design

Temporary Shoring/ Excavation Support System Design

Our design team of qualified engineers are specialized in the design of various excavation support systems such as soldier pile and lagging, sheet piles, secant piles or tangent pile walls, diaphragm walls, anchored and nailed shotcrete, among other systems.