Disaster Response

Our demonstrated experience in providing rapid response services to clients impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the flooding in central Iowa, and the I-35 bridge collapse in Minneapolis, has given us a staff of highly knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help you prepare for when disaster strikes. We have also developed solid teaming relationships with specialty firms that augment our skills and experience, and can provide our clients with access to proven resources to assist with the full spectrum of planning, response, and recovery services.

Disaster Response Contacts at Terracon

Pre-Disaster Planning

Establish mobilization requirements
Accumulate vital information by property
Utilities
Property access
Establish logical work items
Establish points of contact
Establish disaster recovery protocol

Geotechnical Services

Evaluation of landslides/slope movement
Settlement evaluation of foundations, slabs, and pavements
Subsurface explorations and sampling to evaluate subgrade conditions, erosion, and voids
In-situ testing and/or non-invasive imaging (i.e., ground penetrating radar, geophones, and video cameras)
Assistance with FHWA bridge evaluation, including underwater inspection and sonar
Evaluations of dams, embankments, and levees

Environmental Services

Post-flood recognized environmental condition (REC) assessments
Moisture mapping of impacted building materials
Industrial hygiene/health and safety consultation
Evaluation of contaminated water and water-supply wells
Hazardous materials inventory, assessment, and clean-up consultation
Waste stream studies and analysis
Mold and indoor air quality assessments and abatement consulting
Asbestos surveys and abatement plans and specifications
Hazardous substance investigation, disposal, and remediation

Construction Materials Services

Reconstruction QA/QC and materials testing
Accumulate documentation for maximum reimbursement
Damage surveys and estimates to be used for insurance/FEMA
Prepare project worksheets
Property damage
Xactimate format (certified level 3)
Business income loss calculations
Insurance claim review with adjuster or FEMA and negotiation if allowable by law
Reconstruction management
Facilitate design services/sustainability review
Hazard mitigation

Facilities/Building Services

Property Condition Assessment of:
- Pavement
- Foundational/structural
- Roof evaluation
- Curtain wall
- Mechanical equipment
- Building envelope/exterior finish systems
Maintenance planning
Moisture intrusion
Forensic investigations
Discovery/expert witness
Design/implementation
Complete construction administration
Life cycle cost analysis
Infrared surveys
Vibration monitoring
Fire damage
Commissioning