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| Jim Ringo, Owner, Georgia Gotechnical Engineering |
Herbert Construction Company has had the pleasure of
working with Jim Ringo, the founder of Georgia Geotechnical Engineering for
seven years.
Georgia Geotechnical Engineering’s fields of expertise
include soil engineering, site exploration and planning, foundation consulting
and inspection, and foundation design.
Jim has been in the Atlanta area since 1978. “Atlanta is a terrific place for our
industry,” says Jim.
Prior to starting his own company in 2003, Jim spent 24
years working for two large engineering firms. There he gained the experience,
knowledge and expertise that allowed him to start his own firm. "I do a
lot of single-family residential work, as well as institutional, commercial and
other large scale projects," Jim said.
He recently completed work on a 23 story residential tower.
Oftentimes the soil you see after the site clearing and
foundation excavation appears to be good soil.
However, there can be a layer of vegetation or poor soil just a few feet
below the surface. If not detected and
remedied, it will cause expensive foundation problems for the homebuilder down
the road. Jim is able to assess the soil
conditions prior to the foundation construction. "“For a low fee, a builder can prevent
an $80,000 foundation problem," says Jim.
Jim’s primary goal is always to satisfy his customer’s
needs. "Being flexible, agile and responsive is just part of the job,” he
said. When talking to Jim, it’s easy to
see that he has a true passion for what he does, and his work ethic makes
Georgia Geotechnical and Herbert Construction the perfect partners. “Herbert
Construction Company is the most professional, thorough and competent
foundation firm I am associated with,” says Jim.
Doug Herbert says, "Jim has the amazing ability to
look at a jobsite and immediately see what's happening below the surface. His practical designs save our clients
thousands of dollars, and prevent potential lawsuits from incorrect soil
assessments. On top of that, he's just a
great guy to work with."
Jim can be reached at
678-409-5924
or