We Strive for Quality & Excellence
"The Park on Keaaumoku" Twin Towers Honolulu, Oahu (2025)
Leading provider of Geotechnical Engineering services in Hawaii
Koa Ridge, Oahu (2023)
In-house staff of experienced Engineers and Geologists
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Rockfall Protection at Alelele Slope along Piilani Highway, Maui (2023)
Branch offices in Maui and Oakland, California
Geolabs, Inc. is Hawaii’s largest and most experienced geotechnical engineering firm, with over 50 years of proven expertise and a reputation for technical excellence, resilience, and practical innovation.
About Us
Koa Ridge, Oahu (2023)
About Us
1. Our Legacy
2. Our Team
3. What We Do
4. Construction Support
5. Who We Serve
6. Key Sectors
7. Where We Work
8. Our Culture
9. Our Commitment
Founded in 1975, Geolabs has built a legacy of solving complex geotechnical challenges with precision, grit, and a deep understanding of the unique subsurface conditions in Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Our work has played a vital role in building Hawaii’s infrastructure and continues to shape Honolulu’s skyline through the design of many of its high-rise building foundations.
Our Legacy
"The Park on Keaaumoku"Twin Towers, Honolulu, Oahu (2025)
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We are a team of more than 80 geotechnical professionals—including licensed engineers, seasoned technical specialists, and dedicated field personnel—working collaboratively to deliver technically sound, constructible solutions tailored to the demands of Hawaii and the Pacific Basin.
Our Team
Rock Scope Scaling along Kalanianaole Highway, Oahu (2002)
Our services span a wide range of geotechnical areas:
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Foundation Investigation
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Landslide Stabilization
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Rockfall Mitigation
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Trenchless Utility Installations
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Ground Improvement
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Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (a vital component in ensuring seismic resilience across the region)
What We Do
Hoopili Development Phase 13 Mass Grading & 102 Slope, Oahu (2022)
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Beyond design-phase services, Geolabs provides comprehensive support during construction: ​
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Field Observation
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Special Inspections
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Materials Testing
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Geotechnical Instrumentation​
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Our continued involvement ensures that design recommendations are properly implemented and evolving site conditions are addressed with agility and expertise
Construction Support
Pali Highway Landslide Mitigation, Oahu (2019)
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​We support a diverse portfolio of public and private-sector clients, including the following:
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All branches of the military
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Federal and State Agencies
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Local Municipalities
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Developers and Project Owners
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Architects and Engineers
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Design-Build Contractors.
Who We Serve
Yap Wharf Improvements, Federated States of Micronesia (2023)
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​Key sectors include the following:
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Transportation: Highways, Airports, and Harbor Facilities
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Vertical Construction: High-rise Buildings, Parking Structures, Residential and Commercial Developments, and Industrial Complexes
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Infrastructure Development: Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Mains, Electrical Transmission Lines, and Advanced Telecommunication Networks—including Trenchless Installations.
Key Sectors
Ala Moana Elevated Pedestrian Walkway, Honolulu, Oahu (2025)
With offices at the following:
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Waipahu in the City and County of Honolulu
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Wailuku on the Island of Maui
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Lihue on the Island of Kauai
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Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area, California
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​We maintain a strong regional presence and a vast archive of geologic and soil data spanning over five decades. This depth of knowledge enables us to deliver informed, site-specific recommendations that support resilient, sustainable development.
Kuilei Place High-Rise, Honolulu, Oahu (2025)
Where We Work
Since becoming an employee-owned company in 1991, we have fostered a culture of accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnership. Our work has earned engineering awards for innovation and excellence across numerous projects.
Malakal Port, Republic of Palau, (2024)
Our Culture
At Geolabs, we don’t just engineer solutions—we build trust, resilience, and a foundation for Hawaii’s future.
Hoopili Development Phase 11 Parcel 49, Oahu (2024)
Our Commitment
Our Team
We are a team of more than 80 geotechnical professionals—including licensed engineers, seasoned technical specialists, and dedicated field personnel—working collaboratively to deliver technically sound, constructible solutions tailored to the demands of Hawaii and the Pacific Basin.
Construction Support
Beyond design-phase services, Geolabs provides comprehensive support during construction: ​
​
-
Field Observation
-
Special Inspections
-
Materials Testing
-
Geotechnical Instrumentation
​
Our continued involvement ensures that design recommendations are properly implemented and evolving site conditions are addressed with agility and expertise
What We Do
Our services span a wide range of geotechnical areas:
​
-
Foundation Investigation
-
Landslide Stabilization
-
Rockfall Mitigation
-
Trenchless Utility Installations
-
Ground Improvement
-
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (a vital component in ensuring seismic resilience across the region)
Who We Serve
We support a diverse portfolio of public and private-sector clients, including the following:
​
-
All branches of the military
-
Federal and State Agencies
-
Local Municipalities
-
Developers and Project Owners
-
Architects and Engineers
-
Design-Build Contractors.
Key Sectors
Key sectors include the following:
​
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Transportation: Highways, Airports, and Harbor Facilities
-
Vertical Construction: High-rise Buildings, Parking Structures, Residential and Commercial Developments, and Industrial Complexes
-
Infrastructure Development: Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Mains, Electrical Transmission Lines, and Advanced Telecommunication Networks—including Trenchless Installations.
Where We Work
With offices at the following:
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Waipahu in the City and County of Honolulu
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Wailuku on the Island of Maui
-
Lihue on the Island of Kauai
-
Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area, California
​
​We maintain a strong regional presence and a vast archive of geologic and soil data spanning over five decades. This depth of knowledge enables us to deliver informed, site-specific recommendations that support resilient, sustainable development.
Our Culture
Since becoming an employee-owned company in 1991, we have fostered a culture of accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnership. Our work has earned engineering awards for innovation and excellence across numerous projects.
Our Commitment
At Geolabs, we don’t just engineer solutions—we build trust, resilience, and a foundation for Hawaii’s future.