The Impact of Solar Farms and the Role of Geotechnical Drilling
portside2026-05-01T17:04:40+00:00Behind every successful solar project, is careful planning, testing, and site evaluation where geotechnical drilling plays a critical role.
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April 2026
February 2026
Looking Deeper with Shear Wave Ultrasonic Testing
portside2026-01-26T18:32:48+00:00As a specialized form of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), shear wave inspection allows engineers and inspectors to evaluate welds and structural components without causing damage.
December 2025
2025 – A year in review; Growth, Complex Projects & Global Reach
portside2026-01-30T21:44:28+00:00As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year that pushed boundaries, expanded our footprint, and reinforced what Challenge Testing does best—delivering reliable geotechnical and NDT services in challenging environments ...
What’s Really Beneath the Surface? A Deep Dive into Soil Composition in the Gulf Coast
portside2025-12-29T16:06:38+00:00When it comes to construction along the Gulf Coast, what's under your feet is just as important as what's above it. The soil composition across this region is anything but uniform.
November 2025
Why SPT Hammer Calibration Matters: Ensuring Accuracy Below the Surface
portside2026-02-12T17:14:18+00:00The smallest variation in data can lead to big differences in design decisions, cost, and safety. One critical part of collecting accurate subsurface data is SPT hammer calibration—a process that ensures consistency and reliability in soil testing results ...
October 2025
Protecting What’s Below the Surface: The Role of Environmental Drilling
portside2025-12-19T15:32:46+00:00Challenge Testing is proud to play a key role in water infrastructure development in the Mariana Islands. Our team is currently performing groundwater monitoring well drilling to support the design and future installation of groundwater development wells ...
Rock Coring and Water Wells: Building Strong Foundations for Reliable Resources
portside2025-10-08T13:21:55+00:00At Challenge Testing, we understand that the key to every [...]
September 2025
Sampling & Drilling: The Foundation of Geotechnical Engineering
portside2025-10-08T13:23:13+00:00Challenge Testing is proud to play a key role in water infrastructure development in the Mariana Islands. Our team is currently performing groundwater monitoring well drilling to support the design and future installation of groundwater development wells ...
August 2025
Digging Deeper: What Is Geotechnical Drilling and Why It Matters
portside2025-10-08T13:24:52+00:00Challenge Testing is proud to play a key role in water infrastructure development in the Mariana Islands. Our team is currently performing groundwater monitoring well drilling to support the design and future installation of groundwater development wells ...
July 2025
The Power of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Modern Industry
portside2025-08-20T20:06:28+00:00Challenge Testing is proud to play a key role in water infrastructure development in the Mariana Islands. Our team is currently performing groundwater monitoring well drilling to support the design and future installation of groundwater development wells ...