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Geotechnical Engineering Services
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Geotechnical Engineering Services Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering related to study and analysis of rocks, minerals, water, and soil and their effects on the performance, stability, and safety of civil engineering structures. Geotechnical engineers assess the risks of earthquakes, debris flows, soil liquefaction, rock falls, landslides, and sinkholes to humans, property, and the environment. Subsequently, service providers identify and design the types of foundations required for structures such as bridges, roads, tunnels, mines, dams, high-rise buildings, commercial buildings, pipelines, and offshore platforms. Construction servicers, architectural firms, and state, federal, and local governments all utilize geotechnical services.
This Report Includes:
- Geotechnical Investigations & Reports
- Test Boring & Analysis
- Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
- Soil, Rock Sampling, & Testing
- Foundation Engineering, Excavation Analysis, & Design
Not in this Report:
- Building Construction Design
- Renovation Assistance
- Highway & Other Public Infrastructure Design
Global Geotechnical Engineering Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Geotechnical Engineering Services market.
Warning Trends
Public sector demand slumps as the government enters shutdown
- On October 1, the US federal government entered a shutdown after negotiations for a new appropriations bill failed.
- During a government shutdown, essential federal government operations, such as law enforcement, air-traffic control, and social security, persist, while nonessential operations are paused and workers involved in these operations are furloughed. Thus, the current shutdown is expected to result in 750,000 federal workers being furloughed, representing a $400 million reduction in daily expenditure by the federal government.
- This significant reduction in federal spending and operations will affect the entire US economy, weakening aggregate demand and slowing economic growth. For example, the 35-day government shutdown in Q1, 2019, reduced aggregate demand in both the public and private sectors, resulting in a 0.2% reduction in GDP growth that quarter.
- The effects of the shutdown are likely to be most acute in markets where the public sector is a major buyer segment, weakening demand and increasing average vendor risk by destabilizing important revenue streams.
- As negotiations for a new appropriations bill to reopen the government remain ongoing, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor the situation and update this story with the latest information.
Global Geotechnical Engineering Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 25,145 |
| #2 China | 19,560 |
| #3 United States | 13,900 |
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Geography Drilldown - US & Canada
Average Cost of Geotechnical Engineering Services
United States
2026 Market Pricing$1,000.00 to $XX,XXX.XX
per projectCanada
Average Price
Prices in the Geotechnical Engineering Services market range from $1,000.00 to $XX,XXX.XX, depending on Scope of Services, Vendor Experience and Location. For example, lower prices are associated with Shorter time period and Purely geotechnical services (5.0 to 10.0% of construction costs), whereas higher prices are associated with Longer time period and Additional engineering services (8.0 to 15.0% of construction costs).
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Geotechnical Engineering Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Geotechnical Engineering Services market, prices in the US have grown 2.4% from 2022 to 2025. Meanwhile, the recent three-year CAGR for Canada is +0.9%.
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Canada (2016-2019)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Geotechnical Engineering Services
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Geotechnical Engineering Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Scope Changes may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Pre-evaluation
Customization
Billed During
Labor
Compliance
Unforeseen
Scope Changes
Delays
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.2 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Recent Price Volatility. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Computer & Packaged Software Wholesalers
- Industrial Machinery & Equipment Manufacturers
- Laboratory Supply Wholesalers
- Software Publishers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Manufacturers
- Iron & Steel Manufacturers
- Electrical Instrument Manufacturers
Biggest Geotechnical Engineering Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Geotechnical Engineering Services vendors by revenue in the US are Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Aecom and ARUP. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aecom | Global | DALLAS, TX | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| John Wood Group PLC | Global | Aberdeen | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Stantec Inc. | Global | Edmonton | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | Global | DALLAS | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Tetra Tech, inc. | Global | PASADENA, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| ARUP | Global | London, UK | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Burns & Mcdonnell, Inc. | Global | Kansas City, MO | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Ninyo & Moore | Regional | San Diego, CA | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
| Terracon Consultants Inc. | National | Olathe, KS | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Geotechnical Engineering Services market is % and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is . The cost trend for this component is not available, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
No vendors dominate market revenue, indicating a low market share concentration, due to the competitive and regional nature of the service, so buyers gain competitive pricing from the wide variety of vendor options.
Vendors face low supply chain risk due to the service nature of the industry and infrequent purchase schedule, which keeps costs stable for buyers.
The polarity between low substitutes and high competition within the market keeps vendor risk moderate, resulting in some additional costs being passed on to buyers in the form of higher prices.
The United States is a net importer of boring-milling machines, as it imports more machines than it exports. This adds significant risk to buyers, as trade policies and currency exchange rates can add price volatility to the market.
Supplier Information
Aecom
Aecom is a public company operating globally in the construction, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and healthcare and social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include general contractor services, industrial building &... Subscribe to learn more
John Wood Group PLC
John Wood Group Plc is a global environmental, social, and corporate sustainability company that delivers consulting and engineering services to energy and materials end markets. It organizes its business into three segments: the Consulting segment, which specializes in technical consulting, digital advisory,... Subscribe to learn more
Stantec Inc.
Stantec Inc. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include interior design services, tank & line testing services, environmental planning services, environmental... Subscribe to learn more
ARUP
Arup Group Limited is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services and healthcare & social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include geotechnical engineering services, electrical engineering services and medical laboratory services. Founded in 1946, the... Subscribe to learn more
Burns & Mcdonnell, Inc.
Burns & Mcdonnell, Inc. is a private company operating globally in the construction and professional, scientific & technical services sectors. The company's offerings include oil & gas refinery construction, transmission tower construction, power line construction, geotechnical engineering services, electrical... Subscribe to learn more
Geosyntec Consultants Inc.
Geosyntec Consultants Inc. is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include oilfield modeling services and geotechnical engineering services. Founded in 1983, the company is currently headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United... Subscribe to learn more
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a technical, professional, and construction services company. It offers two lines of business: the Critical Mission Solutions segment, which focuses on digital transformation and modernization, national security and defense, space exploration, digital asset management, the clean energy... Subscribe to learn more
Keller Group PLC
Keller Group PLC is a public company operating globally in the construction and professional, scientific & technical services sectors. The company's offerings include land preparation services, building site preparation services and geotechnical engineering services. Founded in 1989, the company is currently... Subscribe to learn more
Ninyo & Moore
Ninyo & Moore is a private company operating regionally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include geotechnical engineering services and mapping services. Founded in 1986, the company is currently headquartered in San Diego, California, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Geotechnical Engineering Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Billable Utilization and Number of Errors. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Project Timeline and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Billable Utilization |
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Actual billed hours Maximum number of billable hours |
The utilization rate measures the amount billed to the buyer versus the actual amount of time the vendor could be working. While buyers should aim for a high utilization rate, individual consultants may struggle to maintain a rate that is very high. |
| Number of Errors |
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Number of noncompliant incidents with permits Number of noncompliant incidents with standards and regulations Number of worksite accidents |
The number of incidents is a good way to gauge the general compliance of a potential vendor. Major vendors within this market can achieve a value of zero incidents. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How would you describe the types of clients you primarily work with?
How are the environments of your other clients similar to mine?
Quality Control
What safeguards have you established to assure quality in your engineering services?
What actions do you take to correct and compensate for any mistakes made throughout the project?
Timeliness
What guarantees do you provide for meeting agreed-upon deadlines?
Have you experienced any issues in the past that made you unable to fulfill project deadlines or have caused you to breach a contract?
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Geotechnical Engineering Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should give an overview of their organization.
Buyers should specify the cities, state(s) and countries where they require engineering services.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should specify the type(s) of geotechnical engineering services they require.
Buyers should describe the desired qualifications of the engineer (e.g., number of years of experience), supplier certification and background requirements.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify their total budget for the service.
Buyers should state their preference for a pricing model.
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