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Geotechnical field investigation by GECO Africa in Rwanda

From field evidence to informed decisionsGeotechnical engineering · Rwanda

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Residential building project in an urban setting

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Topography, access, drainage and ground conditions influence building design. Bringing them into early planning helps teams coordinate a more buildable proposal.

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Ideas groundedin engineering.

Knowledge for the next decision.

Plan a building project around its site

Good projects startwith a conversation.

Ideas grounded
in engineering.

Good projects start
with a conversation.