Great Lakes Soil &
Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Engineering and material testing


GLSEC provides a comprehensive array of testing and engineering services. Click on the links below to learn more about the services we provide.

Laboratory Materials Testing


Field QA/QC Services


Subsurface Soil Exploration and Testing


Environmental Services


Construction Inspection


Laboratory Materials Testing
GLSEC's materials testing laboratory is one of the finest in the Chicago area. Our experienced staff offer a comprehensive array of analyses for soil, aggregate, asphalt, concrete and geo-synthetic materials. Soil testing ranges from basic tests like proctor and particle size analyses to advanced tests like flexible wall permeability, direct shear, consolidation and triaxial tests. Our state of the art facilities boast automatic equipment and data acquisition systems to minimize operator and data entry errors. Our in-house data management system and QC procedures ensure accurate results and expedited turn-around. Our materials testing laboratories have been accredited by a number of regulatory agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, ASTM/AASHTO and Illinois Department of Transportation. Visit our certifications page to learn more.


Field QA/QC Services
Our IDOT and ACI certified engineering technicians and field engineers can handle any testing needs typically encountered on construction projects. Our capabilities include but not limited to: Compaction testing of soils, aggregate and asphalt, concrete and asphalt plant & field inspections and laboratory testing, mortar and grout testing, floor flatness testing, mass earthwork monitoring and testing of soils, in-place bearing capacity determinations, pile and caisson foundation installation monitoring, weld inspections and testing of bolted connections, roof moisture surveys etc. Visit our Projects page for a partial list of projects completed by us.


Subsurface Soil Exploration and Testing
From multi-storied buildings to shopping complexes to highways and bridges, GLSEC has completed numerous drilling projects throughout the Chicagoland area. Our experienced staff of Professional Engineers and Geotechnical Engineers, complimented by our full service materials testing laboratory will provide you with the recommendations you need for all your construction projects. Our experienced drillers and engineers can perform advanced field tests such as pressure meter tests and field vane shear tests. Visit our Projects page for a partial list of projects completed by us.


Environmental Services
GLSEC's team of environmental professionals have the expertise to perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Site Characterization, Remedial Designs, Remedial Action Oversight, Hydro-Geological Studies, Groundwater and Contaminant Modeling, Solid and Hazardous Waste Landfill Design and Regulatory Compliance Monitoring. GLSEC's Environmental Clientele include the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Naperville among many. Visit our Projects page for a partial list of projects completed by us.


Construction Inspection
Our IDOT QC/QA certified engineering technicians and documentation specialists will coordinate with material suppliers and manufacturers to ensure that all material supplied to the construction site has been tested, at the proper frequency to ensure compliance with project specifications.


At GLSEC, focus is on providing quality and affordable services in a quick and efficient manner. Click here to see what our clients have to say about us.

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