Crux Subsurface is a drilling contractor, specializing in challenging core recovery and difficult access for geotechnical exp ... loration and construction projects. Founded in 1998 by experienced individuals, Crux brings together innovative equipment, techniques, and personnel to provide drilling services on some of the most logistically challenging geotechnical drilling programs in the North America. As a leader in geotechnical exploration, Crux provides superior core recovery in logistically challenging locations. The company operates a variety of drill rigs, all custom built in-house and innovated to access difficult locations that other contractors cannot. Crux’s specialty drilling methods are dedicated to maintaining cost-effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact, and the company prides itself on acquiring data within the existing footprint of a proposed structure, regardless of access constraints. Among others, exploration services include core drilling and sampling, horizontal/directional drilling, in-situ testing, instrumentation, and downhole imaging. The company’s expertise and experience in geotechnical exploration naturally transitioned into the geotechnical construction industry. Here, Crux provides slope stabilization, ground improvement and foundation services to a wide variety of construction projects. With over 10 years of experience in the design and construction of specialty foundations, Crux specializes in innovative foundation systems that provide cost-effective solutions where access or subsurface conditions present challenges to conventional foundation construction. Other construction services include specialty grouting and rock anchor installation. Crux provides design assistance for design build, design assist, and value engineering programs. The company’s management and staff engineers work with geotechnical consultants and structural engineers to provide a design that meets the desired needs of a project. read more