Services | AM2 Geotechnical

We Offer a Range of Services to Meet Your Needs

At AM2 Geotechnical, we provide comprehensive geotechnical and geological engineering services that support development across Northern Canada. Our expertise spans the commercial, residential, infrastructure, and mining sectors, offering reliable solutions tailored to the North’s distinct climate, terrain, and ground conditions. From site investigations and laboratory testing to design recommendations and construction support, we deliver practical, data-driven results that help clients build safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our approach is grounded in understanding our clients’ goals, communicating clearly, and providing forward-thinking solutions that improve project outcomes. We combine strong technical expertise with consistent on-site presence and responsive support to ensure each project is completed efficiently, safely, and collaboratively — no matter how remote or challenging the conditions.

Whether working with homeowners, municipalities, or resource developers, our focus remains the same — delivering trusted technical expertise, clear communication, and dependable service in every project we undertake.

Commercial Construction

AM2 Geotechnical provides full geotechnical support for commercial, industrial, and institutional developments throughout the North. Our team partners with architects, engineers, and developers to evaluate subsurface conditions and deliver recommendations that optimize design, reduce risk, and improve constructability. We work closely with clients from project inception to completion, maintaining consistent communication while evaluating subsurface conditions, developing practical design recommendations, and anticipating challenges before they affect schedules or budgets.

Our commercial services include:

Geotechnical site investigations (drilling, test pitting, sampling, in-situ testing)
Laboratory testing for soil and rock properties
Foundation design recommendations
Seismic site assessments
Slope stability and retaining wall design
Earthworks recommendations and support
Permafrost and frost heave mitigation
Construction-phase quality control and field review

With a proactive, hands-on approach, we anticipate challenges early, helping our clients reduce delays and control costs. We combine technical expertise with practical field experienceto tailor recommendations to northern conditions and project objectives.

AM2 Geotechnical provided EOR services for the new Hyatt Hotel in Whitehorse

Perimeter insulation to protect footings from frost heave

Residential Construction

From single-family homes to multi-unit developments, AM2 Geotechnical offers reliable, accessible geotechnical services for residential construction in northern climates. We recognize that for homeowners and builders, clear communication and practical recommendations are just as crucial as technical accuracy.

Our residential services include:

Site investigations and soil testing
Free-draining soil assessments
Bearing capacity and settlement evaluations
Helical pile recommendations
Foundation design recommendations for frost and permafrost conditions
Retaining wall design and slope stability analysis
Construction support and field review

We focus on clear communication and practical solutions, making technical expertise understandable and valuable for every client, staying engaged throughout construction — whether by maintaining an on-site presence or regular contact with builders — to identify and address potential issues early and help each project reach completion successfully. AM2 understands the requirements in the National Building Code of Canada and local bylaws, and tailors our residential solutions to meet all requirements while reducing building costs.

Geotechnical Design & Analysis

AM2 Geotechnical provides comprehensive geotechnical design and analysis services that underpin safe, reliable, and sustainable development across Northern Canada. Our team combines analytical methods, detailed field data, and practical engineering judgment to deliver designs that perform under the North’s demanding conditions.

Our design and analysis services include:

Foundation Design and Assessment
Slope Stability and Earth Retaining Structures
Earthworks and Ground Improvement
Permafrost and Thermal Design
Acid Rock Drainage and Metals Leaching

Our approach integrates geotechnical investigation data, laboratory testing, and advanced modelling to provide technically sound recommendations that can be implemented efficiently in the field. We emphasize clear communication and collaboration, ensuring that each design integrates seamlessly with structural, civil, and environmental components of your project.

Concrete Lock Block Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall

Selwyn Chihong Mining's Camp

Mining & Exploration

Serving northern and remote mining operations, we provide geotechnical and geological expertise that supports every stage of exploration and development. Our engineers understand the operational and logistical challenges of resource projects in the North and deliver solutions that improve safety, reliability, and performance under demanding site conditions.

Our mining and exploration services include:

Geotechnical and terrain assessments for exploration and mine planning
Earth structure slope stability
Foundation design
Permafrost and thaw settlement management
Field testing, instrumentation, and quality control
Stability inspections
Water Use License inspections
Access and resource road assessment and recommendations
ARD/ML assessments

Project Management

AM2 Geotechnical approaches project management as an extension of our client’s team, delivering projects through strong communication, regular site involvement, and proactive problem-solving. We understand that even with sound planning, challenges can arise, and our experience allows us to anticipate potential issues and respond before they affect progress or cost.

By staying connected, we help clients make timely, informed decisions that keep projects advancing. We understand that successful geotechnical projects rely on more than good data; they also depend on coordination, communication, and quality control. Our team ensures that field programs, laboratory testing, and engineering deliverables are aligned with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and construction timelines.

Our project management services include:

Project Planning and Scoping
Field Program Coordination
Budgeting and Scheduling
Quality Assurance and Data Management
Contractor and Stakeholder Liaison
Construction Support and Field Review

Our approach intends that every project, large or small, is well-coordinated, well-documented, and engineered for success.

Sheet Pile Retaining Wall for a Commercial Residential Building

Vertical Propane Tank Stand

Infrastructure & Municipal

AM2 Geotechnical provides geotechnical and geological services that support infrastructure and municipal development across Northern Canada. Our engineers work closely with municipalities, territorial governments, and consultants to deliver dependable, cost-effective solutions for both new and rehabilitated infrastructure.

Typical projects include:

Roadways, embankments, and linear infrastructure
Water, wastewater, and utility systems
Building and facility upgrades
Slope and embankment stabilization
Permafrost and seasonal frost management

We understand the logistical realities of northern projects — limited seasons, remote sites, and environmental sensitivity — and plan accordingly. We combine engineering analysis, field data, and regional experience to help clients design infrastructure that performs in northern conditions and stands the test of time

Permafrost Engineering

Operating in the North means working with frozen ground — not against it. AM2 Geotechnical specializes in permafrost engineering, providing designs and monitoring strategies that ensure performance, resilience, and reliability in cold regions.

Permafrost is a defining feature of the northern landscape, requiring careful, informed engineering to yield acceptable long-term performance. Our engineers understand the interactions among climate, soil, ice content, and construction activity, enabling us to anticipate and manage thaw settlement caused by thermal degradation. We use detailed field data, thermal modelling, and ongoing monitoring to design systems that perform over the long term, and partner with industry experts who can address any permafrost challenge.

Our permafrost engineering services include:

Permafrost and Seasonal Ground Investigations
Thermal Modelling and Design
Foundation and Earthworks Design
Ground Temperature Monitoring Programs
Climate Adaptation and Risk Assessment

Our goal is simple: to help clients build confidently in cold regions through designs that are grounded in science, refined by experience, and proven in the field.

Permafrost slope failure in Tsiigehtchic, NT

AM2 Geotechnical's Soil Laboratory

Laboratory testing

AM2 Geotechnical provides comprehensive geotechnical laboratory testing services to support our clients and projects. Our laboratory delivers dependable testing in accordance with ASTM and CSA standards, ensuring that design recommendations are based on high-quality, verified data.

Our core laboratory testing services include:

Particle Size Distribution (Sieve and Hydrometer Analysis)
Specific Gravity and Absorption
Consolidation Testing
Atterberg Limits Testing
Proctor Density Testing (Standard and Modified)

For specialized or advanced testing requirements, AM2 partners with a certified soil testing laboratory in Winnipeg, enabling us to provide a full range of geotechnical and materials testing services without delay. Through this collaboration, we can facilitate tests such as triaxial shear, direct shear, permeability, and advanced chemical analyses — maintaining the same standard of quality and accountability as our in-house work.