To the naked eye, it may seem as though the bulk of a building is in the sky. However, for anyone who has an ounce of knowledge of construction, the real work occurs underground. In fact, the real work begins long before a trench has even been dug. There's a reason why large projects can be subjected to ground tests lasting months on end - the soil is one of the most important factors. While all soil might "look" the same, upon closer inspection there are several types around and each reacts differently Read more [...]