Our Services

First Pass provides an integrated range of services spanning data collection, analysis, preparation, and the training and development of project teams.

Whether First Pass is engaged to collect the data, train your team, or provide some combination of both, we are here to support your needs.

Data Collection

Geotechnical Logging

Rock and soil logging using industry-standard classification systems.

Data QA/QC and presentation.

Hydrogeologic Testing

Hydraulic and pneumatic packer testing, dewatering and slug testing, etc.

Data processing and presentation.

Hydrogeologic Installations

Specializing in deep borehole (>800 m) instrumentation in challenging hydrogeologic conditions, including VWP's, TDR's, DCT's, shape arrays, and geophones. Services also include installation of piezometric and pumping wells, with data handling, and database creation.

Borehole Geophysics

Downhole surveys including

Acoustic and Optical televiewer, Caliper, Temperature-conductivity, Full Waveform sonic, etc.

Complete data processing and presentation.

Field Supervision

Oversee execution and deliver comprehensive QA/QC for geotechnical programs performed by First Pass or another party.

Office QAQC

Independent desktop QA/QC review of third party geotechnical datasets.

Data Evaluation

Data

Review and organization of historic geotechnical datasets to evaluate data usability and inform planning of future investigations.

Database

Creation of structured geotechnical databases to support analysis, interpretation, and long-term data management

GIS

Remote sensing and image analysis to support database development and geospatial products.

Training

On-Site training

On-site training, mentorship, and template development for client personnel in geotechnical, hydrogeologic, and geophysical data collection methods.

Procedural Development

Collaborate with client teams to develop and implement geotechnical procedures, supported by examples and technical guidance to address anticipated challenges.

Our team is committed to helping you collect and prepare your data to take your project to the next level!