Geotechnical Studies in Costa Rica: What They Are, Why They’re Essential, and When They’re Required.
Before starting any construction project in Costa Rica, understanding the ground beneath it is just as important as designing the structure itself. Geotechnical investigations are the foundation for ensuring safety, cost savings, and regulatory compliance, as they reveal subsurface conditions and enable informed decision-making from the earliest stages of a project. In this article, we explain what soil studies are, why they're essential, and in which cases they become an indispensable requirement. What Is a Geotechnical Investigation? A geotechnical investigation (also known as a soil investigation) is an analysis that evaluates subsurface conditions—soils, rock, groundwater level, and other physical characteristics of the terrain—before construction begins. Ambitum's geotechnical field team conducting a Standard Penetration Test (SPT) during an actual geotechnical investigation in Costa Rica. This investigation typically includes field (in-situ) testing…
