Al-Kaabi Group / Geotechnical, Geophysical & Materials Testing

Geotechnical & Materials Testing

Est. Dammam · Over 45 years of geotechnical excellence

Geotechnical, Geophysical & Materials Testing Co. has played a vital role in supporting the growth and development of Saudi Arabia's infrastructure for over four decades. Headquartered in Dammam, we are a leading provider of geotechnical investigation, construction materials testing, and engineering inspection services — trusted by Saudi Aramco, SEC, SWCC, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Kingdom's most ambitious megaprojects.

Helicopter airlifting geotechnical drilling rig to remote exploration site
45+Years of operation in KSA
4×ISO certifications held
360°Onshore · Offshore · Desert · Mountain
ASTMAASHTO · ISO · BS standards
Who We Are

Our expertise spans soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, and water — delivered through comprehensive field and laboratory testing, geotechnical investigations, and engineering surveys. Every result is backed by precision, professionalism, and strict compliance with international standards.

Standards We Follow

All testing procedures follow internationally recognised standards, applied to client specification where required:

ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)
ISO / IEC Standards
British Standards (BS)
Client-specified standards on request
Accreditations & Certifications

Geotechnical, Geophysical & Materials Testing Co. holds four independent ISO certifications — each governing a distinct dimension of laboratory and operational quality:

ISO 17025

ISO 17025

Testing and calibration laboratory competence — the international benchmark for technical validity of test results.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001

Quality management system — governing consistency, process control, and continuous improvement across all services.

ISO 14001

ISO 14001

Environmental management system — ensuring our operations meet the highest environmental responsibilities.

ISO 45001

ISO 45001

Occupational health and safety management — protecting people in every field and laboratory environment.

SAAC Accredited

Additionally accredited by the Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) — the Kingdom's national body for laboratory accreditation.

Service Scope

From desktop studies to deep boreholes; from laboratory benchwork to megaproject QC:

Onshore Geotechnical Investigations
Offshore Geotechnical Investigations
Geophysical Surveys
Land & Topographical Surveying
Geological Surveys & Rock-Stability Studies
Bathymetric Surveying
Soil Testing & Earthworks Quality Control
Concrete Testing
Aggregate Testing
Asphalt Testing & Pavement Evaluation
Concrete Mix Design
Asphalt Mix Design
Building Inspection Services
Chemical Testing
Field & Laboratory Operations

Evidence at every stage.

Workers beside a drilling rig on a barge
Drilling equipment set up among rocky hills
Survey barge on the water
Drilling rig operating on rocky terrain
Offshore drilling platform in the water
Drilling equipment on a sandy shoreline
Worker using a field testing instrument on soil
Field crew testing ground beside a marked area
Cone penetration testing rig in the field
Overhead view of drilling equipment on a barge
Worker inspecting a building wall with a handheld device
Survey boat on open water
Core drilling from a small boat
Survey worker among rocks in a mountain landscape
Technician operating a laboratory testing machine
Selected Projects

Project experience documented in the Geotechnical, Geophysical & Materials Testing Co. company profile:

Saudi Aramco — Al-Midra Tower
Construction Materials Testing Services

Saudi Aramco — Al-Midra Tower

Amaala — Triple Bay
Geophysical Surveys, Geological Surveys & Rock Stability Studies

Amaala — Triple Bay

NEOM — Oxagon
Geotechnical Investigations

NEOM — Oxagon

NEOM — The Line
Geotechnical Investigations

NEOM — The Line

NEOM — Trojena
Geotechnical Investigations

NEOM — Trojena

SWCC — Al Khobar II Desalination Plant
Geotechnical Investigations, Geophysical Survey & Topographical Survey

SWCC — Al Khobar II Desalination Plant

Saudi Aramco — East-West Pipeline
Construction Materials Testing

Saudi Aramco — East-West Pipeline

AMAK — Moyeath Cu-Zn Project
Geotechnical Investigations

AMAK — Moyeath Cu-Zn Project

Al Othaim — Al Othaim Park
Construction Materials Testing Services

Al Othaim — Al Othaim Park

Al Othaim — Al Othaim Circle
Construction Materials Testing Services

Al Othaim — Al Othaim Circle

Ministry of Transport — Safwa-Ras Tanura Bridge
Offshore Geotechnical Investigations

Ministry of Transport — Safwa-Ras Tanura Bridge

Tharwa — Tharwa Town
Offshore Geotechnical Investigations

Tharwa — Tharwa Town

Ajdan — Ajdan Bayfront
Offshore Geotechnical Investigations

Ajdan — Ajdan Bayfront

SEC — 380kV Shoaibah to Namerah OHTL
Geotechnical Investigations

SEC — 380kV Shoaibah to Namerah OHTL

Khobar Gate — Khobar Gate Tower
Geotechnical Investigations

Khobar Gate — Khobar Gate Tower

Dhahran — Dhahran Tower
Geotechnical Investigations

Dhahran — Dhahran Tower

5D — 5D Business Park
Geotechnical Investigations

5D — 5D Business Park

Sky Tower — Sky Tower
Geotechnical Investigations

Sky Tower — Sky Tower

King Fahd International Airport
Construction Materials Testing Services

King Fahd International Airport

Aramco-BAOSTEEL New Integrated Steel Complex (1.5 MTPA)
Offshore Geotechnical Investigations

Aramco-BAOSTEEL New Integrated Steel Complex (1.5 MTPA)

Dammam Railway Station
Construction Materials Testing Services

Dammam Railway Station

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Head Office

Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Road, Al Firdaws
P.O. Box 4875, Dammam 31412 · KSA