Built on the Importance of Client Trust: Celebrating 50 Years of Partnerships At Bhate Geosciences, one of the most valuable lessons we’ve learned over the past 50 years is that lasting success is built on the importance of client trust. Throughout our five decades of operation, client trust has been at the core of our … Read More
GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS- CONSTRUCTION CRANE SAFETY Think Safety. Slow Down, Use Common Sense and Think it Through. Remember, no set of safety guidelines can cover all possible scenarios. When in doubt about ground support conditions, call BHATE for further consultation. Ground conditions: In terms of construction crane safety, the ground must be stable, well-drained, … Read More
FISCAL YEAR 2025 FALL DAM SAFETY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Grants through the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam Safety programs are available to non-federal governments and nonprofits for the technical expertise, planning, design, and construction needed to rehabilitate eligible, non-federal, high hazard dams. Dam safety is the art and science of ensuring the integrity and viability … Read More
Twenty years ago, when Hurrican Katrina flooded New Orleans, the city’s big public hospital, Charity Hospital, was destroyed. After the storm, officials from the state and from Louisiana State University, which ran the LSU Medical Center Teaching Hospital, evaluated the building and deemed it too damaged by water and mold to reopen. The new $1.2 … Read More
The Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is for an average season with 15 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. BHATE Geosciences Corporation can assist with preparing for the 2025 hurricane season by conducting an inventory of pre-disaster ‘Infrastructure Assets’ and potential replacement costs in the event … Read More
Objectives and Best Practices for Cold Weather Concreting Cold weather concreting is a critical practice aimed at ensuring the durability and integrity of concrete placed in low temperatures. One of its primary objectives is to prevent damage caused by early-age freezing, which can significantly compromise the strength and performance of the concrete. According to industry … Read More
Flashback to a Moment of Pride: Honoring Excellence in Construction As we celebrate 50 incredible years at Bhate Geosciences in 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones that have shaped our journey—and few are as memorable as receiving the prestigious ABC “Excellence in Construction” Award. In this flashback, our principals, Uday Bhate … Read More
Celebrating 50 Years: Bhate Geosciences & SNL Share a Golden Anniversary 2025 marks a major milestone—not just for late-night laughs, but for geotechnical excellence as well! While Saturday Night Live celebrates 50 years of iconic skits and unforgettable comedy, we at Bhate Geosciences are also proudly celebrating five decades of delivering innovative geotechnical solutions and … Read More
Powering Progress in Downtown Birmingham: Tesla Charging Station at City Trail Exciting things are happening in downtown Birmingham—and we’re proud to be a part of the momentum! Bhate Geosciences is thrilled to have contributed to the development of a new Tesla Charging Station located on City Trail, a key step forward in sustainable transportation and … Read More
Celebrating Progress: BJCC Topping Out Ceremony for the Coca-Cola Amphitheater Our team had a fantastic time attending the BJCC Topping Out Ceremony on December 6th, celebrating a major milestone in the construction of the highly anticipated Coca-Cola Amphitheater! It was a moment of pride to see the progress made and to be surrounded by so … Read More
