Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Geotechnical Construction Partner in Greenville, SC
Since 1997, Wurster Engineering & Construction has been a leader in design-build geotechnical solutions across the Southeast. Our team combines 75 years of combined engineering expertise with state-of-the-art equipment to deliver innovative earth retention, deep foundation, and ground improvement systems. As an employee-owned company, we prioritize quality control and project efficiency, offering end-to-end services from concept through completion. Our certified shotcrete nozzlemen and specialized crews ensure reliable results for projects of any size. With offices in Greenville, Asheville, Charlotte, and Tampa, we provide tailored solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure developments.Our engineering-first mindset addresses complex challenges in shoring, foundation stability, and slope remediation. Decades of hands-on experience enable us to tackle technically demanding projects while maintaining strict adherence to safety and performance standards. We partner with clients to create durable, cost-effective foundations that meet evolving project requirements. Our vertically integrated approach streamlines communication and decision-making throughout the construction process. This commitment to excellence has established Wurster as a trusted partner for geotechnical innovation since our founding in Greenville, South Carolina.
Services
Soil Nail Walls
Micropiles
Helical Piers
Landslide Stabilization
Tieback Anchors
Rock Anchors
Ground Anchors
Aggregate Piers
Ground Improvement
Design-Build Geotechnical
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in geotechnical construction
- Our team includes certified shotcrete nozzlemen
- We maintain strict quality control with in-house crews
- Our engineers have 75 combined years of geotechnical expertise
- We operate state-of-the-art specialty equipment
Services
Soil Nail Walls
Our soil nail walls provide permanent slope stabilization through threaded bar or hollow-system steel elements grouted into pre-drilled holes. This technique reinforces unstable natural slopes or allows safe over-steeping of new slopes. We combine rigid shotcrete facings with erosion control fabrics to create durable, erosion-resistant systems that maintain structural integrity in challenging terrain.
Micropiles
We install micropiles for deep foundation support in restricted access areas, using drilled and grouted steel reinforcement to develop high-compression and tension capacities. These small-diameter piles (under 12 inches) effectively penetrate weak soil layers while minimizing ground vibration. Our systems accommodate lateral loads through strategic casing placement, making them ideal for foundation support adjacent to sensitive structures.
Helical Piers
Our helical pier systems use circular steel plates welded to square bars or pipes to create deep foundation solutions without requiring grouting. This low-noise installation method allows immediate load application, with capacity developed through helix-bearing strata interaction. We design systems that overcome installation challenges in cobbles and variable soil conditions while maintaining rapid deployment capabilities.
Landslide Stabilization
We stabilize landslides through patterned ground anchors, soil nail walls, and micropile shear systems that increase slope safety factors beyond 1.0. Our approach combines site-specific analysis with borings and inclinometers to develop tailored mitigation plans. We implement tieback anchors and reinforcement systems that resist movement forces while accommodating site-specific constraints like water proximity.
Tieback Anchors
Our tieback anchor systems provide shoring support through bonded and unbonded zones that transfer loads to stable ground strata. Using tremie grouting in rock and post-grouting in soil, we create high-capacity anchors for soldier pile walls and landslide stabilization. These systems resist uplift forces for structures like bridges and towers while maintaining adjustability for varying subsurface conditions.
Questions
What geotechnical services do you offer?
We provide soil nail walls, micropiles, helical piers, landslide stabilization, tieback anchors, and ground improvement solutions for earth retention and deep foundation needs.
How long have you been in business?
Wurster Engineering and Construction has specialized in geotechnical contracting since 1997, with 75+ combined years of engineering expertise.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Southeast United States with offices in Greenville, SC; Asheville, NC; Charlotte, NC; and Tampa, FL.
What makes your approach unique?
Our employee-owned company combines in-house engineering with certified construction crews to deliver vertically integrated design-build solutions from concept through completion.
How do you handle complex projects?
We use state-of-the-art equipment and advanced analysis techniques to tackle technically challenging projects while maintaining strict quality control and safety standards.
