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We're excited to announce that A.C.E. has successfully completed the Readiness Training Program – Funnel 1, Cohort 5 ! This specialized program, delivered by the Bureau of Business Research  and the IC² Institute  at The University of Texas at Austin , is designed to small businesses like ours to build capacity, navigate government contracting processes, and compete more effectively for public sector opportunities in the Austin region and beyond. As a Texas-based geotechnic

The drill rig has been busy this week under clear Texas skies, and the shelby tube samples tell a familiar (and challenging) story: we’re firmly in the Navarro Group, specifically the Marlbrook Marl member. These Upper Cretaceous Gulf-series sediments are classic for this part of the region — dark gray to bluish-gray, blocky to waxy, extremely high-plasticity montmorillonitic fat clays (CH) with just enough calcareous content to earn the name “marl.” If you’ve built anywhere

Y’all, if this ain’t the most Texas way to kick off the holidays, I don’t know what is. Last week the A.C.E. threw on a Santa hat for an Ortega Elementary kid in East Austin with our good friends at the TSPE Travis Chapter for the annual Holiday Party. And let me tell ya: the lobby looked like the North Pole done moved to ATX. We hauled in a mountain of wrapped gifts, piled ’em high around a Christmas tree, turned that entryway into a full-blown winter wonderland, and then le

In the heart of Texas Hill Country, where the Guadalupe River winds through lush landscapes, communities are rebounding from one of the most tragic flooding events in recent history. As part of the vital recovery efforts, A.C.E. is leading geotechnical investigations to pave the way for resilient redevelopment. Today, we're taking you behind the scenes of our on-site drilling operations—a critical step in ensuring safe, sustainable rebuilding near the river and adjacent lake

At A.C.E., we're passionate about turning the invisible forces beneath our feet into the bedrock of tomorrow's infrastructure. Our latest...

In the world of geotechnical engineering, obtaining high-quality soil samples is crucial for accurate laboratory analysis and informed...

As Labor Day 2025 draws near on September 1, we're excited to share our special tribute at A.C.E. Titled "Building Bridges to a Brighter...

Hello, fellow engineers, developers, contractors and Austin locals! At A.C.E., we're always excited to dive into projects that enhance...

🚀 Exciting News! A.C.E. is now SBE & DBE Certified with Texas Department of Transportation! 🛠️ We’re thrilled to announce that A.C.E....

🎉 We’re Officially DBE Certified! 🎉 A.C.E. is thrilled to announce our certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)!...

🌟 Exciting News from A.C.E.! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that A.C.E. has officially earned Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) status...

We’re excited to share a glimpse of our geotechnical team at work! This video showcases the hydraulic extraction of a Shelby tube soil...

✨ Big News! ✨ A.C.E. is proud to announce that we are now a Texas Department of Transportation Approved Vendor! 🎊 As part of our...

The ASTM D1587 standard outlines the practice for thin-walled tube sampling of fine-grained soils, ideal for geotechnical purposes. This...

The ASTM D1586 standard details the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling method, essential for evaluating soil...