Abstract:
This paper will discuss the evolution of contractual engagements between Owners, Engineers and Contractors; the change in duties and responsibilities for Engineers on grouting projects; and the paradigm shift in approach to the design of grouting projects, grout mix design, execution of the work, and application of technology during the author’ s 30 plus years of involvement in the geotechnical construction industry. Project examples will be presented to demonstrate how this new paradigm results in increased reliability of completed projects and how technology allows us to work underground on critical infrastructure with similar confidence to above ground construction.