Business Plan for Soil Testing Company...
Business Plan for Soil Testing Company...
(OP)
I am currently a business manager with a civil engineering firm. I have been asked to develop a plan that includes but is not limited to soil testing. The primary objective is to obtain soil borings from parcels of land where buildings, homes, and roads will be developed. So far, I have been able to obtain info about tools/machinery needed to obtain the borings. If possible, can anyone please forward information re: this area. Thank you in advance for your assistance.





RE: Business Plan for Soil Testing Company...
RE: Business Plan for Soil Testing Company...
You've asked a question that could take volumes. You have not provided much information. Do you already have in-house geotechnical expertise? Will you have to hire geotechnical engineers? Do you have a laboratory for testing? Do you know what's involved in the types of borings for your area? Do you intend to take undisturbed samples? Rock cores? Any electronic logging anticipated? Do you have to have permits for drilling in your area? Do drillers have to be certified or permitted? Do you intend to do only "drive on sites" or will you need ATV or tripod capability? What about drilling over water?
If you are a civil firm wanting to add geotechnical as an adjunct service, think again. The profit margins are not high for the capital intensive effort you'll expend. Unless you want to become a subcontract driller to fill in for all the times you won't be able to keep them busy in house, you are headed down a path you'll likely regret.
Good luck. It's a tough business to be in...even tougher to start.
Ron
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If you let us know the answers we may be able to provide some advice. If nothing else you should be asking yourself these questions.
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Thank you for the number of responses given to date. They have shed a different light on this endeavor.
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