OUR SERVICES

ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

Our civil engineers use many types of drawings in their work to show the features and desired modifications to a piece of land. The two main types of drawings are plat and plot.
Engineering drawings are used to fully and clearly define the requirements of an engineered item; communicates what is required, wanted and needed to enable resources to be expended to turn an idea into reality.
The drawing and any ancillary documents help protect the civil engineers if they have conveyed the requirements of the drawings correctly from any liability if the end product is deemed incorrect.

  • Plat Drawing: a small drawing taken directly from a land survey and includes information about the property, as it currently exists. A plot includes distances, property lines, building locations, setbacks, and building lines.
  • Plot Drawings: it is similar to a plat, but it shows more finite information. A plat includes right of way, elevations, and contour lines.

Civil drawings are laid out using lengths and compass bearings. Civil engineering drawings use these common line types: property, contour, setback, and building lines

MASS EARTHWORKS

Earthworks are one of the cornerstones of civil engineering works carried out in and with granular soils, that is, the movement of earth by means of excavation and filling. Earthworks are vital in civil engineering, from securing the foundations for roads and buildings to changing the entire topography of a site.

  • Prior to construction, Terra Firma Contracting civil engineers evaluate the existing contours and topography on a project site and determine the limits of cut and fill on the site as well as the final grading plan.
  • Our civil engineer use their expertise to develop proposed grading conditions that will resist erosion and manage stormwater runoff well.
  • Our engineers' erosion control plan will outline specifications for landscaping the site to prevent soil runoff.

Earthwork is a crucial part of every construction project. Without it, foundations might not safely carry the weight of their loads or stormwater may rush off and cause flooding and erosion.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Every project, large or small, requires a unique system design. Our highly skilled team of engineers and technical experts will understand first your requirements, and provide a solution designed to exceed these. We do this through approaching projects with an open mind and a desire to provide the most appropriate solution.

  • Our civil engineering Technical Experts are guided by essential aspects of technical competence that help them to excel in the dynamic civil engineering field The essential aspects that we use at Terra Forma Contracting's include: understanding of core principles - proficiency in design software and tools - knowledge of construction methods - sustainable engineering practices - regulatory compliance and standards - innovative problem solving - advanced material technology - geotechnical engineering insights - integration of technology in construction - quality control and assurance practices -risk management and mitigation - continual professional development - effective communication and documentation

RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Terra Forma Contracting's residential development services include ground remediation and bulk earthworks - excavation, installation and connection of foul and surface water drainage to the existing infrastructure - plot foundations and drainage - construction of retaining structures: walls and earth embankments - road construction including carriageways, kerbs and gulleys - arrangement and coordination of service installations for electricity, gas and water - hard landscaping on completion

  • Our civil engineering experts play a vital role in industrial development by designing and constructing the infrastructure that supports human activities and economic growth which include sustainable infrastructure, green building and waste management
  • Terra Forma Contracting civil engineers design and construct wide range of infrastructure which include roads, bridges, buildings, airports, cities, dams, railways as well as harbors.
  • We use new technologies to improve the design, construction, and management of projects such as Building Information Modeling, drone surveying and advanced materials

TRAINING, SAFETY & DEMONSTRATIONS

  • We offer hands-on practical training as we have demonstration facility at our head office. We can provide our customers with a more detailed understanding of the benefits our equipment can provide. We also offer hands-on practical training in the safe and efficient use of our products.
  • Main types of training carried out by our team include: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training - Excavation and Trenching - OSHA Construction Training - Protection from Falling - Rigging Type of Construction Training - Welding Safety Training - Power Tools Handling Training

Important On-site First Aid Tips for Workers Safety:
If you get injured at the construction site, report the case to your supervisor.
Your supervisor may organize for first aid to make you feel better.
If the injury is severe, they will call for your immediate medical help.
You should take photos of your injuries and any machinery involved in the scene.
Call your injury lawyer to help you fill out the compensation form before submitting it to the supervisor.

WATER TREATMENT

Water engineering as part of civil engineering at Terra Forma Contracting focuses on water-based projects which include water treatment, wastewater and infrastructure development.

  • Our Water Resources Engineers contribute to infrastructure projects with technical and innovative expertise by performing tasks such as reviewing flood insurance revisions, evaluating engineering hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to ensure that they are technically accurate and comply with regulations.
  • Our Water Resources Engineers have a responsibility in designing multiple miles of roadway drainage

Terra Forma Contracting's water treatment services include ,pumping stations and package plants, pipelines and rising mains installation, pipelines and mains renewals, water retaining structures, screen chambers and overflows and flood relief schemes and urban re-sewerage projects among others