Geoscience Methods

Geotechnical Engineering

Comprehensive soil and rock mechanics analysis to support safe and economical design of foundations, slopes, and underground structures in diverse geological conditions.

Our geotechnical services ensure structural integrity and long-term stability for infrastructure projects across East Africa's varied terrain.

• Soil classification and characterization
• Foundation analysis and design
• Slope stability assessment
• Rock mechanics testing
• Construction material evaluation
• Settlement and bearing capacity analysis

Hydrogeology

Groundwater resource assessment and management services to ensure sustainable water supply for communities, agriculture, and industrial development across East Africa.

Our hydrogeological expertise combines geological understanding with advanced testing methods to optimize groundwater development and protection.

• Aquifer characterization and mapping
• Well design and installation
• Pump testing and analysis
• Groundwater quality assessment
• Recharge and flow modeling
• Water resource management planning

Drilling Services

Professional drilling services for exploration, geotechnical investigation, and groundwater development using advanced drilling equipment and techniques.

Our drilling capabilities support a wide range of applications from mineral exploration to water well construction across diverse geological conditions.

• Mineral exploration drilling
• Geotechnical core drilling
• Water well drilling and completion
• Soil sampling and testing
• Rock coring and analysis
• Monitoring well installation

Geospatial Services & Surveys

Advanced geospatial services combining modern drone technology, GIS data acquisition and analysis, topographic surveys, and cadastral mapping for comprehensive spatial solutions across East Africa.

Our geospatial team integrates cutting-edge technology with traditional surveying methods to deliver accurate, high-resolution spatial data for infrastructure, land management, and development projects.

• Drone surveys and aerial photogrammetry
• GIS data acquisition and spatial analysis
• Topographic surveys and mapping
• Cadastral surveys and land boundary determination
• Digital elevation models (DEM) and terrain analysis
• 3D modeling and volumetric calculations
• GNSS/GPS positioning and control surveys
• As-built surveys for infrastructure projects

Drone Survey Applications

Aerial Photogrammetry: High-resolution orthophotos and 3D models for site planning, construction monitoring, and environmental assessment.

LiDAR Integration: Precision terrain mapping penetrating vegetation for accurate topographic data in challenging environments.

Infrastructure Monitoring: Regular aerial surveys for dam safety, pipeline corridors, road networks, and large infrastructure projects.

Volumetric Analysis: Stockpile measurements, cut-and-fill calculations, and earthwork volume estimation for mining and construction.

GIS Data Acquisition & Analysis

Spatial Database Development: Custom GIS databases integrating geological, geotechnical, and environmental data for comprehensive project management.

Multi-Source Data Integration: Combining satellite imagery, field surveys, drone data, and existing datasets for holistic spatial analysis.

Geospatial Modeling: Terrain analysis, watershed delineation, visibility studies, and site suitability assessments using advanced GIS tools.

Web GIS Solutions: Interactive web-based mapping platforms for data sharing and stakeholder collaboration.

Topographic & Cadastral Surveys

Precision Topographic Mapping: Detailed contour mapping, DTM/DEM generation for engineering design, route alignment, and drainage planning.

Cadastral Surveys: Land boundary surveys, title survey plans, subdivision layouts, and legal boundary determination for property transactions.

Control Network Establishment: GNSS base stations and benchmark networks for large-scale projects across Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Engineering Surveys: Setting-out surveys, as-built documentation, deformation monitoring, and construction quality control.