Property Condition Assessment
Facility owners rely on Raba Kistner for whole building assessments to learn how systems are working to support space utilization and to develop a repair and improvement program.
Infrastructure and geotechnical consulting
Infrastructure projects succeed when they are built on a precise understanding of site conditions, engineering constraints, and long-term performance expectations. Kiwa’s infrastructure and geotechnical consulting teams deliver the technical foundation needed for safe, resilient, and cost-effective development across transportation systems, civil works, utilities, energy infrastructure, and major construction programs.
Our independent expertise is grounded in field data, engineering analysis, and decades of practical project experience—supporting agencies, developers, and design teams with reliable insights that reduce risk and improve project outcomes.
What We Do
Kiwa provides comprehensive geotechnical engineering and infrastructure consulting services that support planning, design, construction, and operations. Our teams:
- Conduct above-ground and subsurface utility investigations
- Analyze soil and rock behavior
- Evaluate foundation, pavement, and structural conditions
- Assess infrastructure performance, risks, and failure mechanisms
- Recommend engineering strategies and constructability solutions
We help project owners and design teams understand geologic conditions, develop structural and foundation solutions, anticipate construction challenges, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
Why This Matters
Subsurface uncertainty is one of the leading causes of change orders, delays, and performance issues in infrastructure projects. Without accurate geotechnical and utility information, organizations face risks such as:
- Foundation settlement or instability
- Unexpected soil, rock, or groundwater conditions
- Pavement deterioration and premature failures
- Slope instability, embankment movement, or erosion
- Delays and safety hazards from unknown or inaccurately mapped utilities
- Increased construction costs and schedule impacts
High quality infrastructure and geotechnical consulting mitigates these risks by delivering reliable data early in the project lifecycle, enabling informed design decisions, improving constructability, and enhancing long-term asset performance.
How Kiwa Delivers Value
Kiwa’s engineers, utility specialists, and multidisciplinary consultants deliver solutions that are technically sound, constructible, and aligned with real world project constraints. We combine:
- Advanced field investigation methods
- Accredited laboratory testing and materials evaluation
- Proven engineering analysis and reporting
- Extensive design, construction, and forensic experience
Our independent assessments help owners and project teams reduce uncertainty, validate assumptions, manage risk, and ensure consistent infrastructure performance from planning through operation.
Who we serve
Federal, state, and local government agencies
Departments of Transportation
Architectural, Engineering & Construction (AEC) firms
Industrial, manufacturing, and commercial developers
Utility and energy companies
Contractors seeking independent geotechnical verification
Our services include
Roofing and Waterproofing Inspection and Maintenance Services
Raba Kistner’s roofing and waterproofing inspection and maintenance services evaluate, test, diagnose and design many of the components that make up the building envelope to ensure longer life expectancy of the facility.
Materials Consulting and Testing
Raba Kistner is known throughout the industry as a leader for providing inspection and testing services of construction materials.
Pavement Assessment and Maintenance
Raba Kistner's knowledge of subsurface soil and groundwater conditions, combined with an expertise in pavement materials, allows us to evaluate pavement systems and performance, as well as causations of failure.
Structural Steel and Mechanical Piping Inspection and Testing
Raba Kistner provides structural steel and mechanical piping inspection and testing services for buildings, bridges, precast parking garages, mechanical piping, process piping, utility pipelines, and oil and gas pipelines.
Construction Engineering and Inspection
Raba Kistner has provided successful construction project administration and coordination for clients throughout the Southwestern United States and beyond since 1968.
Geology and Hydrogeologic Investigations
When projects involve environmental or geological concerns, or when resource conservation is necessary, Raba Kistner can represent clients during interactions with regulatory and other government agencies, as well as local communities.
Geotechnical Engineering and Geophysical Studies
Our expertise includes field exploration services, laboratory testing, and engineering evaluation and reporting. We have worked on large, significant projects, and have tailored cost-effective services for each.
Surveying
Surveying - T2 Utility Engineers (T2ue) provides specialized geospatial surveying and mapping services, applying professional judgment to provide reliable and detailed site-specific surveys of above and below-ground features. State-of-the art equipment, c...
Transport Design Quality Assurance
Raba Kistner works with Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and other transportation authorities to develop innovative Quality Management Programs (QMPs) and Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) for Design-Build and P3 projects.
Utility Coordination
Utility impacts and relocations present significant risks to infrastructure project delays. T2 Utility Engineers Utility Coordination professionals develop a managed approach to identify and guide the complex utility conflict resolution process, working c...
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Professional investigation and analysis of below and above-ground utilities, using engineering standards, provides the reliable information project owners and designers need to manage the impact of existing utilities on projects to avoid costly problems d...
FAQs
What types of geotechnical investigations does Kiwa perform?
We conduct drilling and sampling programs, cone penetration testing (CPT), geophysical surveys, and full laboratory soil and materials testing. Our teams also apply advanced non invasive geophysical technologies to image subsurface conditions and interpret physical properties as a complement to traditional investigation methods.
Can Kiwa support complex infrastructure projects and linear corridors?
Yes. Our teams support highways, rail and transit systems, airports, bridges, utilities, buildings and campuses, water and wastewater systems, energy projects and major civil works of all sizes and delivery models.
Does Kiwa integrate geotechnical results into design workflows?
Absolutely. We provide clear, actionable engineering recommendations that support structural, roadway, utility, and site civil design.
