Geotechnical & Shoring Design – ICE Laboratory for Technical Consultancy & Engineering Labs

Safe geotechnical solutions for deep excavation

We deliver integrated engineering solutions for deep excavations and shoring systems, ensuring maximum structural safety for the site and adjacent buildings.

Structural and foundation safety

Mandatory SBC 303 requirement

Save on repair costs

Avoid project delays

Full list of accredited tests

8 accredited geotechnical studies and designs

Bearing Capacity Analysis

SBC 303

Computing allowable soil bearing for shallow and deep foundations per the Saudi Building Code.

Unit: study

Settlement Analysis

Estimating total and differential settlement and its effect on structural elements.

Unit: study

Shoring System Design

Designing secant piles, ground anchors and retaining walls for deep-excavation projects.

Unit: design

Slope Stability Analysis

Assessing the safety of soil and rock slopes using specialised geotechnical software.

Unit: study

Pile Design

ACI 543

Designing deep foundations — pile lengths and diameters — based on borehole results.

Unit: design

Pile Load Test

ASTM D1143

Field verification of executed pile capacity before structural works proceed.

Unit: test

Ground Improvement Design

Dynamic compaction, grouting and replacement solutions for weak-soil treatment.

Unit: study

Excavation Monitoring

Monitoring lateral movement and settlement of adjacent buildings during deep excavation.

Unit: visit

Approved engineering standards

We comply with international and local standards

All our tests follow international and local standards approved by Saudi government authorities

ASTM

American standard for material and soil testing

SBC 303

Saudi Building Code for soils and foundations

BS 1377

British standard for soil testing

ISO 17025

International lab accreditation for competence and accuracy

How does it work?

How does the testing process run?

From first contact to receiving the certified report — the steps in detail

1

Contact and requirements definition

We receive your request, define the required tests per project type, location and SBC 303, and send an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

2

Site visit and sampling

Our engineering team visits the site with modern equipment — performing field tests, boreholes and sampling at the required depths per approved standards.

3

Laboratory analysis

Samples are analysed in our accredited labs with periodically calibrated equipment per ISO 17025, and results are recorded with high accuracy.

4

Certified report delivery

You receive the full, engineering-certified report with results and recommendations — ready for authorities and the design engineer.

Why choose us

Why ICE Lab?

ISO

International accreditation

Accredited by MODON, ACI and NRRC

20+

Years of experience

More than 300 projects delivered in KSA

99%

Result accuracy

Full compliance with approved codes and specifications

Choosing an accredited lab directly affects result accuracy and report acceptance by engineering and government authorities in KSA

Engineering-certified reports accepted by all government authorities in KSA

Modern equipment periodically calibrated per ISO 17025

Fast execution and report delivery in the shortest possible time

A specialised engineering team supporting result interpretation and decisions

20+ years of experience across residential, commercial, industrial and government projects

Full commitment to Saudi and international codes and specifications

Report Contents

What does the geotechnical design report include?

A complete design package ready for approval and execution at the highest structural-safety standards

Design criteria and engineering assumptions

Bearing capacity and settlement calculations

Shoring system drawings

Slope stability analysis results

Pile and ground-anchor details

Monitoring plan during execution

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ICE Lab

We provide six accredited testing services: drilling, exploration wells, geotechnical & shoring design, structural assessment & NDT, asphalt testing & specifications, and concrete testing — covering all infrastructure and construction needs.

Contact us via the contact page, WhatsApp or phone. Our engineering team will define the required tests per your project and send an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

Yes — we hold ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ACI certification, and MODON and NRRC accreditations. All documents are on the Credentials page.

It varies by test type and project size, but we deliver certified reports as fast as possible without compromising accuracy — most reports are delivered within days.

Yes — our reports are engineering-certified and accepted by all government and engineering authorities in KSA thanks to our official accreditations and code compliance.

Our Projects

Projects where we delivered this service

Renovation, Development, and Expansion of Al-Ghadir International Schools in Riyadh

ICE Lab executed the geotechnical and structural testing, elevator pit leakage diagnostics, and the preparation of certified structural safety reports and engineering drawings for Al-Ghadir International Schools project in Riyadh, in compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC)

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Explore the rest of our accredited engineering tests

Drilling

Multi-purpose drilling for projects of all types and sizes, designed around the site’s nature and geology.

Structural Assessment & NDT

Your technical partner in assessing existing structures and improving their performance with the latest NDT techniques.

Asphalt Testing & Specifications

Field and plant sampling: asphalt paving mixes sampled from sites and production plants.

Need an engineering test for your project?

Our engineering team is ready to define the required tests and provide an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

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