Mission Statement
Our mission is to be the premier geotechnical consulting firm in the western United States. We are committed to meeting every challenge with the highest standards of excellence. Our solutions are built upon integrity and caring for our clients, while fulfilling the personal and professional needs of our team members.
Core Values
CARING • INTEGRITY • EXCELLENCE
How It All Started
American Geotechnical was created in 1984 by our CEO, Gregory Axten. Since our inception AG has grown from a mom and pop consulting business to a multi-disciplined engineering and testing firm. AG has provided thousands of clients throughout the southwestern United States solutions to simple and complex engineering problems. AG has received multiple Honorable Mention Engineering Excellence Awards from the California Geotechnical Engineers Association. Our DSA, CalTrans and ACI certified lab and technicians aid our investigation and design teams by providing quality field and lab data. Our construction relates services are utilized by school districts, custom and tract home developers, cities/counties, and HOA’s. We are successful in teaming with our clients to eliminate design failures and reduce liability by leveraging our 27 years of forensic engineering expertise.
Testimonials
"One of the pleasures in working with American Geotechnical is their customer service. Prior to working with AG we worked with three other geotechnical engineers and none come close to AG in service and the reports are clear, concise, and understandable. We have never had a construction delay. The AG staff has ensured our jobs run smoothly with their excellent field and office staff. I truly can not say enough about the superb quality of work."− Residential/Commercial Builder/Developer
"Called three firms and yours was the first to respond and seemed professional, courteous, and I received my prints back without asking."− Homeowner
Upcoming Events
CACM EXPO
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA
July 28-29, 2011