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Selected Project Experience

GMU has worked with residential and commercial developers, municipal public works agencies, water districts, land planners, design engineers, and construction contractors on a wide variety of projects over the past 40 years. We provide critical geologic, seismic, and geotechnical engineering design parameters during the engineering design and specification writing process. We also provide geotechnical services during the grading plan design process in an effort to achieve efficient grading concepts. During grading and construction, GMU also provides quality control services and responsive solutions to avoid project delays. By efficiently providing a full range of geotechnical services, GMU facilitates the completion of successful projects.

Click on the links below for selected project experience within each category:


Master Planned Communities and Residential Developments
Commercial and Industrial Developments
Transportation Projects (Roadways and Bridges)
Water Resources and Hydraulics
Landslide and Slope Repairs
Single Family Residences and Custom Homes
Seismic Refraction and Rippability Studies
Blast Consultation and Vibration Monitoring Projects
MSE Walls
Fault Investigations

 

MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS

GMU Geotechnical, Inc. has served as the geotechnical consultant for numerous master planned communities throughout Southern California. The following are several of the developments for which GMU provided the necessary geotechnical services:

Ortega Gateway, Orange County (2005-Present)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Ladera Ranch, Orange County (1998-2006)
Client: DMB Ladera

Talega, Village 5, City of San Clemente, Orange County (2002-2006)
Client: Talega Associates

Crystal Cove, Newport Beach, Orange County (2001-2006)
Client: Irvine Community Development Corporation

Winchester Hills, Riverside County (2005-2007)
Client: Pulte Homes

Summit Crest, Lake Forest (2005-2007)
Client: Atherton-Newport Investments

Stonehaven, Cypress (2006-2007)
Client: Atherton-Newport Investments

Edgewater, Chino (2005-2007)
Client: Mr. Ed Callan

Talega, Village 3, City of San Clemente, Orange County (1999-2003)
Client: Talega Associates

Las Flores, Orange County
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Coto de Caza, Orange County
Client: Coto de Caza, Ltd. And Lennar Homes

Newport Coast, Orange County
Client: The Irvine Company

Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County
Client: Rancho Santa Margarita Company

Rancho Niguel, Orange County
Client: Buie Development Company


COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS

GMU Geotechnical, Inc. has provided geotechnical services for numerous commercial and retail developments throughout Southern California. The following are several of the major commercial and retail projects for which GMU provided the necessary geotechnical services:

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Plaza El Paseo Retail Center, Rancho Santa Margarita (2002)
Client: K & G Equities

Bridgepark Plaza, Mercantile East and West, and Terrace Shops, Ladera Ranch (1998-present)
Client: Westar Associates

Santa Margarita Town Center, Rancho Santa Margarita (1995-1997)
Client: Santa Margarita Company

Norm Reeves Acura, Mission Viejo (2005-present)
Client: The Conant Car Group

CarMax, Irvine (2004)
Client: IDI for CarMax Corporate

Santa Margarita Ford, Rancho Santa Margarita (1995-1998)
Client: Santa Margarita Ford

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Spectrum 5, Phases 2 and 3, Irvine (1997-present)
Client: The Irvine Company

University Research Park, Phases 3 through 13, Irvine (1997-present)
Client: County of Orange PFRD

Spectrum 7, Capital Group Company Orange County Campus (2002-present)
Client: Capital Group Companies

Spectrum 3 Small Lots, Irvine (2005-present)
Client: The Irvine Company

Spectrum 7 Small Lots, Irvine (2003-2006)
Client: The Irvine Company

Ladera Corporate Terrace, Ladera Ranch (1998-Present)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo and Lutzky Development

BaccHus Bake Parkway, Freeway Series, and Spectrum 3 Office Parks, Irvine (2004-Present)
Client: BaccHus Development

Koll Spectrum 5, Phases 1, 2, and 3 Business Centers, Irvine (2004-Present)
Client: The Koll Company


TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

GMU Geotechnical, Inc. has provided geotechnical services for a number of transportation projects throughout Orange County. The following are several of the major roadway and bridge projects for which GMU provided the necessary geotechnical services:

ROADWAY PROJECTS

Ortega Highway, SR 74 Widening, San Juan Capistrano (current)
Client: HDR
Future Cow Camp Road, Rancho Mission Viejo (current)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo
Avenida La Pata Roadway Extension (northern portion),
San Juan Capistrano (current)
Client: County of Orange PFRD

Antonio Parkway Widening, Rancho Mission Viejo (current)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Lake Forest Drive Widening (2003)
Client: The Irvine Company

Irvine Center Drive Widening (2003)
Client: The Irvine Company

East St-Raymond Ave-SR 91 Interchange Improvements (2002)
Client: The City of Anaheim

Avenida La Pata Roadway Extension (southern portion), Talega (current)
Client: Talega Associates LLC

Avenida Vista Hermosa Roadway Extension, Talega (2002)
Client: Talega Associates LLC

Sand Canyon Widening, I-5 to Portola Parkway (current)
Client: The Irvine Company

Antonio Parkway Roadway Extension, Oso Pkwy to Ortega Hwy (1997)
Client: County of Orange PFRD

Vista Ridge Road, Newport Coast (1997)
Client: The Irvine Company

Foothill Transportation Corridor – South BX and CP Alignments (1996)
Client: Michael Brandman Associates

BRIDGE PROJECTS

Crown Valley Parkway, Arroyo Trabuco Bridge Widening,
Ladera Ranch (2005)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Bake Parkway Bridge (current)
Client: The Irvine Company

Lake Forest Bridge (current)
Client: The Irvine Company

Antonio Parkway, Wildlife Crossing Bridge Widening, Ladera Ranch (current)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Crown Valley Parkway, San Juan Creek Bridge Widening (current)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Cow Camp Road, Chiquita Bridge (current)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Cow Camp Road, Gobernadora Bridge (current)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Ortega Highway SR 74, San Juan Creek Bridge Widening (current)
Client: HDR

El Paseo Overhead Bridge, Mission Viejo (1992)
Client: Mission Viejo Co.

Aliso Creek Road Bridge, Aliso Viejo (1989 and 1992)
Client: Mission Viejo Co.

Pacific Park Drive Bridge, Aliso Viejo (1994)
Client: Mission Viejo Co.

Moulton Parkway Bridge, Aliso Viejo (1988)
Client: Mission Viejo Co.

Tustin Avenue Bridge Widening (1998)
Client: The Keith Companies for The City of Anaheim

Antonio Parkway, Wildlife Crossing Bridge, Ladera Ranch (2000)
Client: DMB Ladera

Antonio Parkway, San Juan Creek Bridge (2000)
Client: County of Orange PFRD

Crown Valley Parkway, Arroyo Trabuco Bridge, Ladera Ranch (2001)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Crown Valley Parkway, Pedestrian Bridge, Ladera Ranch (2000)
Client: DMB Ladera


WATER RESOURCES AND HYDRAULICS

The following are several of the major water resource hydraulics projects for which GMU Geotechnical provided the necessary geotechnical services:

Jeffrey Road Parallel Reclaimed Water Pipeline and Trunk Sewer (2004)
Client: The Keith Companies for Irvine Ranch Water District

Sand Canyon Avenue and Irvine Boulevard Water Transmission Mains (2004)
Client: Irvine Ranch Water District

Serrano Creek Trunk Sewer Relocation (2001)
Client: Irvine Ranch Water District

San Diego and Serrano Creek Channel Improvements (2004)
Client: Irvine Ranch Water District

Zone 9 and Zone A Reservoirs
Client: Irvine Ranch Water District

Zones 4 and 5, Woods and Las Flores Reservoirs
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

Oso Parkway 54" Water Transmission Main
Client: Moulton Niguel Water District

Chiquita Plant Access Road 20" Water Transmission Main
Client: Capistrano Valley Water District

San Juan Creek Stream Bank Erosion Study (2005)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Gobernadora Basin Study (current)
Client: Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering (PACE)

66” South County Water Pipeline Relocation (current)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

San Juan Creek Forcemain Repair (2005)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

SMWD Domestic Reservoir Feasibility Study (2005)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

SMWD Non-Domestic Reservoir Feasibility Study (2005)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

Talega Zone II Reservoir (2004)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

Ladera Ranch Reservoir, Urban Activity Center (2001)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

Ladera Ranch Zone 1 Reservoir, Covenant Hills (2004)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

12” Water Main Project (2000)
Client: South Coast Water District

16” Waterline, Holtz Hill, Dana Point (2001)
Client: South Coast Water District

Pico Lift Station (2001)
Client: South Coast Water District

Pressure Reducing Station, Ladera Ranch (2001)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

San Juan Creek Lift Station (2002)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

Horno Lift Station, Ladera Ranch (2003)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

Cañada Gobernadora Culvert Repair (2003)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District

Gabino Canyon Seismic Refraction Groundwater Investigation (2003)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Oso Creek Water Reclamation Plant (2003)
Client: Santa Margarita Water District


LANDSLIDE AND SLOPE REPAIRS

The following are several of the landslide and slope repair projects for which GMU Geotechnical provided the necessary geotechnical services:

City Landslide Evaluations, Various Locations (1994-2007)
Clients: Cities of Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, and Chino Hills;
County of Orange


Waring Slide, Culver City (2006-2007)
Client: Culver City

Horseshoe Landslide, Orange (2005 – Present)
Client: Belmont Estates HOA

Meats Avenue Slide, Orange (2005-2006)
Client: Belmont Estates HOA

Deerhaven Landslide, Cowan Heights, Orange (2005-2006)
Client: Mr. Greg Weaver

Varni Residence Landslide (2005-2006)
Client: Mr. Paul Varni

Aerojet Landslides, Woodview Road, Chino Hills (2004-2006)
Client: City of Chino Hills

Brancato Landslide, San Jose (2002 – Present)
Client: City of San Jose

Capistrano Bluffs, Dana Point (2003)
Client: City of Dana Point

Voyager Lane Landslide, Laguna Niguel (2000)
Client: City of Laguna Niguel

Alicia Parkway Landslide, Laguna Niguel (1999)
Client: City of Laguna Niguel

Tivoli Terrace Landslide, Laguna Beach (1997)
Client: City of Laguna Beach

Stoneridge Landslide, San Juan Capistrano (1995)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

 

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND CUSTOM HOMES

GMU has provided geotechnical services for grading and construction of numerous custom homes throughout Orange County. The following are some of the major custom home projects in south Orange County for which GMU provided geotechnical services:

COVENANT HILLS – LADERA RANCH

MARKEM DEVELOPMENT, 12 Cloister Court
Architopia – Mr. Martin Rincon
Contact: Mr. Mike Banhagel

CAMBRIDGE CONTRACTING, 15 Coral Blue St.
Kerckhoff Designs – Mr. Steve Kerckhoff
Contact: Mr. Martell Bland

FINTON & ASSOCIATES, 1 Broken Arrow Street
Performance Plus – Mr. William Peery
Contact: Mr. James Luker

TRI-WARREN DEVELOPMENT, LLC., 8 Overlook
MAF Architects – Mr. Marcos Fernandez
Contact: Mr. Chris Warren

TERRA BELLA DEVELOPMENT, INC., 75 Bell Pasture
Eric Talbert & Associates – Mr. Eric Talbert
Contact: Mr. Mike Kerr, jr.

TERRA BELLA DEVELOPMENT, INC., 77 Bell Pasture
Eric Talbert & Associates – Mr. Eric Talbert
Contact: Mr. Mike Kerr, jr.

TERRA BELLA DEVELOPMENT, INC., 81 Bell Pasture
Eric Talbert & Associates – Mr. Eric Talbert
Contact: Mr. Mike Kerr, jr.

TERRA BELLA DEVELOPMENT, INC., 17 Foxhole
Dawson & Hannouche – Mr. Samir Hannouche
Contact: Ms. Cindy Kendall

MARKEM DEVELOPMENT, 18 Mission Ridge
Architopia – Mr. Martin Rincon
Contact: Mr. Michael Schrock

GREG AUTRY & CO., INC., 8 Forest Street
David P. Hohman Architects – Mr. Raul Lao
Contact: Mr. Greg Autry

CRYSTAL COVE

STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT, 21 High Water
RDM Architects – Mr. Tom Jones
Contact: Mr. Robert Pack

STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT, 1 Deep Sea
RDM Architects – Mr. Tom Jones
Contact: Mr. Robert Pack

DR. ANTHONY DINH, 12 Mystique
Architect – Mr. Michael Martin, AIA
Contact: Dr. Anthony Dinh

DAVE CONLEY, 8 Clearwater
Robert Hidey Architects – Mr. Don James
Contact: Mr. Dave Conley

IRVINE COVE

THE LODER FAMILY, 2585 Riviera Drive
The Warner Group Architects – Mr. Gregg Pellegrini
Contact: The Jim Benda – Falcone Construction

COTO DE CAZA

STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT, 31951 Violeta Ln.
GCI Associates – Ms. Lisa Norris
Contact: Mr. Terry Stewart

SHADY CANYON

STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT, 29 Watercress
Carney Architects – Ms. Andrea Goss
Contact: Mr. Jeffrey Pack

STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT, 37 Golden Eagle
Robert Hidey Architects – Mr. Robert Hidey
Contact: Mr. Terry Stewart


ENGINEERING SEISMOLOGY PROJECTS

GMU Geotechnical, Inc. has provided geotechnical services for a number of engineering seismology projects throughout Southern California. The following are several of the major engineering seismology projects for which GMU provided the necessary geotechnical services:

SEISMIC REFRACTION AND RIPPABILITY STUDIES

Rancho Mission Viejo, Planning Area 3 Rippability Study, Orange County
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Rancho Mission Viejo, Planning Area 4 Rippability Study, Orange County
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Rancho Mission Viejo, Planning Area 5 Rippability Study, Orange County
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Gabino Canyon Seismic Refraction and Groundwater Study, Orange County
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Murrieta Hills Rippability Study, Riverside County
Client: Pulte Homes

Alessandro Rippability Study, Riverside County
Client: Western Realco

Elephant Hill Rippability Study, Pomona
Client: Centex Homes

Palomar Pointe Rippability Study, San Diego County
Client: Western Realco

BLAST CONSULTATION AND VIBRATION MONITORING PROJECTS

Blasting and vibration consultant on numerous projects throughout
Southern California
Client: California Drilling & Blasting Company, Inc.

San Diego Creek Channel Repair Project, Irvine, CA
Client: Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.

San Diego County Water Authority’s 5EII Pipeline Project
Client: Mine Development and Engineering Corporation

Hollyhills Storm Drain Project, Los Angeles
Client: Kiewit Pacific Company

San Bernardino Tunnel Intake Reconstruction
Client: Shank/BalfourBeatty

San Diego County Water Authority, Lake Hodges Pump House Shaft Excavation
Client: Foxfire Constructors, Inc.

San Diego County Water Authority’s Specification No. 457 Project
Client: Roy E. Ladd, Inc.

Yuba County Water Agency, Narrows II Powerhouse Bypass Project
Client: Mitchell Engineering

Riverside County Segment, Inland Feeder Project
Client: Metropolitan Water District

Henry J. Mills Filtration Plant Expansion No. 2, Riverside County
Client: Metropolitan Water District

Lake Sherwood Development
Client: Lake Sherwood

All American Asphalt Quarry, Corona, CA
Client: All American Asphalt

MSE WALLS

Ortega Gateway, Orange County (2007)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Summit Crest, Lake Forest (2007)
Client: Atherton-Newport

Riverside Community College, Riverside (2006)
Client: Soil Retention Systems

Colonies Crossroad, City of Upland (2006)
Client: Soil Retention Systems

Sierra Creek, Riverside County (2006)
Client: Soil Retention Systems

San Dimas Ranch, San Dimas (2005)
Client: Soil Retention Systems

Reed Residence, San Juan Capistrano (2005)
Client: Soil Retention Systems

Granite Homes, Rancho Cucamonga (2005)
Client: Soil Retention Systems

Chino Hills Community Park, Chino Hills (2005)
Client: RJM Design Group

Crystal Cove, Newport Beach (2005)
Client: Irvine Community Development Company

URP Phase 12, UC Irvine (2005)
Client: UC Irvine

50-foot High Loffel Wall, Ladera Ranch, Orange County (1998)
Client: DMB Ladera


FAULT INVESTIGATIONS

Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, Banning Ranch, Newport Beach (1999)
Client: Taylor Woodrow

North Ellwood Fault Investigation, Goleta (2007)
Client: Westar Associates

Mission Viejo Fault Investigation, Orange County (2002)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

Cristianitos Fault Investigation, Orange County (2002)
Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

 

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