Renewable Energy
The demand for energy is driving a boom of construction for alternative and renewable energy including windfarms, solar farms, geothermal and biomass facilities. Building & Earth Sciences has developed a reputation throughout the industry as a firm which mobilizes the necessary resources to deliver on the demanding schedules required for these projects. In recent years, our firm has provided substantial field technician crews supported by onsite mobile lab trailers working in very harsh conditions for a number of renewable energy projects throughout the country.
Our services encompass every element of geotechnical engineering and materials testing/Inspections including all necessary soils, aggregate, concrete and grout testing, as well as bolt torque testing.
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Whispering Willows-East Wind Farm
Location: Iowa Falls, Iowa
Project Value: $240 Million
Project Duration: 2009
Project Scope: Materials Testing Services
Performed construction materials testing services for 121 turbine wind farm including soils, concrete, aggregate, grout and bolt inspections.
Lost Creek Wind Farm
Location: King City, Missouri
Project Value: $240 Million
Project Duration: 2009
Project Scope: Materials Testing Services
Performed construction materials testing services for 150 MW, 100 turbine wind farm including soils, concrete, aggregate, grout and bolt inspections.
Prairie Winds 1, Minot Wind 2
Location: Minot, North Dakota
Project Value: N/A
Project Duration: 2009
Project Scope: Materials Testing Services
Performed construction materials testing services for 80 turbine wind farm including soils, concrete, aggregate, grout and bolt inspections.
Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase I
Location: Albert Lea, Minnesota
Project Value: $425 Million
Project Duration: 2010
Project Scope: Materials Testing Services
Performed materials testing services including soils, concrete, aggregate, grout and bolt inspections for a 59 square mile site with 122 wind turbines.