Expanding Our Horizons
As GES continues to expand as a regional firm—bolstered by the successful launch of our St. George office and the ongoing development of our Tri-State region—our focus remains on strategic growth. We are committed to expanding both our footprint and capabilities while ensuring that our services and processes align with the needs of our clients. […]
Eagle Drilling Academy
It’s an exciting time for our sister company, Eagle Drilling Services. They are hosting the 2025 Eagle Drilling Academy on March 27th. With full day and half day options, attendees will learn the most common forms of drilling in the region, gain insight into the drilling process from start to finish, and gain additional knowledge […]
We’ve Moved! Our Offices Haven’t Changed, But Our Location on the Internet Has
If you scroll to the top of the page, you’ll notice something new! Our website has officially changed to ges-west.com. The content of our website remains mostly the same. But the change is an indicator of our growth in the region, and particularly southern Utah. With the change of our website address comes changes to […]
Project Highlight- St. George Place
If you lived in St. George in the 80’s you knew about the cool shopping center off Bluff Street. It was home to an ice cream shop, record store, and a K-Mart. The shopping center quickly became a hub for the community where people would both shop and gather. Over time the property had begun […]
Naturally Occurring Arsenic: What You Need to Know
What does Napoleon, a cure for syphilis, and wood preserving processes all have in common? They all contain arsenic! Arsenic is a naturally occurring element, metal, and mineral that is commonly present in soil, groundwater, and air. Although arsenic is naturally occurring, it is also a constituent of concern in construction, and environmental regulations have […]
Building Bridges & Firing Up the Fun: Celebrating Engineering Week (EWeek) at GES!
At GES, we’ve always found unique and engaging ways to celebrate EWeek! From constructing boats and towers to attending masquerades and dancing, we’ve embraced the fun side of engineering. But this year, we’re adding a new twist: grilling and building bridges—literally! Being an engineering firm inherently connects us to the cities around us, as […]
Find & Win: GES Word Search Challenge
Do you want a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card? It’s easy, just submit your completed word search to [email protected]. and your name will be included in a raffle.
Time is Money: Performing Environmental and Geotechnical Investigations at Once
In the construction industry, time is money – if a project can save time, then a project can save money. For example, if one boring can be drilled to conduct both a geotechnical and an environmental investigation, the savings in drilling expenses is likely to be significant. GES encourages our clients to utilize this option […]
Project Highlight – Symphony Park
Las Vegas was a whistle stop on the Union Pacific railway for more than a century at the site just west of downtown Las Vegas. Plans for development, or redevelopment, of this historic area of downtown came and went until The Smith Center debuted in 2012. With the opening of the performing arts center, Symphony […]
GES Opens Fourth Laboratory in St. George
We are excited to announce the opening of our newest laboratory in St. George, Utah! This expansion marks a significant milestone for GES, as we now operate four construction material testing laboratories in Las Vegas, Reno, Mesquite, and St. George, respectively. Each lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experienced professionals committed to […]