BGC is internationally recognized for our geohazard, flood, and risk assessment expertise. Our technical services encompass a full spectrum of landslide, flood, steep creek, and snow avalanche hazards and include all aspects of disaster response, preparedness, mitigation, and recovery. We help clients make risk-informed decisions in a changing climate, including public engagement, risk communication, policy development, mitigation design, and ongoing risk management.

BGC’s industry-leading abilities in geotechnical engineering are a common thread throughout all our service areas. We combine our geotechnical expertise with a strong understanding of geology, geohazards, hydrology, and industry practices to provide a comprehensive variety of municipal development services, including:

• Geotechnical site investigations
• Road layouts
• Slope protection
• Retaining wall designs
• Foundation designs. 

We apply our specialized knowledge of foundation engineering, slope stability, landslides, avalanches, hydrologic processes, and seismic hazards from the earliest stages of project development through to post-construction. We also assist clients with development permitting and approvals.

Groundwater supply services are a core BGC competency and are particularly applicable to our public sector clients. These services include identifying target areas, drilling and pumping of test wells, construction and development of production wells, and monitoring of well and well-field performance. We also rehabilitate existing wells for groundwater supply.

BGC has expertise with issues related to water sourcing, handling, recycling, and disposal. Our specialized services for municipal development also include:

• Groundwater supply assessments
• Water disposal assessments
• Water release assessments
• Water balance assessments
• Well rehabilitation
• Contaminated groundwater management
• Environmental site assessments
• Landfill design and monitoring