Geotechnical soil analysis has become an essential stage in construction projects, especially in densely populated urban areas. In 2025, new technologies allow for more precise and faster soil investigations, using LIDAR equipment, seismic sensors, and digital penetrometers.

Experts emphasize that a proper assessment of soil characteristics reduces the risk of subsidence, infiltration, or structural failure. Data from INS show that over 65% of constructions affected by wall or foundation cracks were built without adequate geotechnical studies.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology is increasingly used on large construction sites and enables the identification of soil stratification down to depths of 10–15 meters. The results are integrated directly into structural design software.

Building permits are increasingly conditioned on the existence of a valid geotechnical study, in line with the new norms in the 2025 Construction Code.

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