Since 1985, ENGEO has been the lead geotechnical consultant for Dougherty Valley, a 6,000-acre community in Contra Costa County. Under contract with two major developers, the firm is responsible for environmental permitting assistance, geotechnical and geologic investigations, development of foundation design criteria, and construction inspection and testing. The development includes nearly 12,000 single- and multi-family residential units; a commercial and retail community center; public buildings, including seven schools; police and fire stations; and infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, highways and light rail transit.
