About Us
Northern Geotechnical Engineering-Terra Firma Testing (NGE-TFT) is incorporated in the State of Alaska following the merger of Terra Firma, Inc. and Northern Geotechnical Engineering on July 1, 2004. Terra Firma, Inc. (TFI) was incorporated in 1998 as an independently owned company authorized to provide material testing and Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) services in the State of Alaska, operating out of Anchorage, Alaska. Northern Geotechnical Engineering (NGE) was formed in 2000 as a sole proprietorship in Anchorage, Alaska, focusing on geotechnical engineering in cold regions. The incorporation of the company (NGE-TFT) utilized the talents of the two companies. The company owners are long-time residents of Alaska, over 25 years. The company operates from a single facility at 11301 Olive Lane, Anchorage, Alaska, 99515, including the laboratory, field test staging and office operations.
NGE-TFT provides their expert services throughout the State of Alaska. These services are provided to civil/design engineering firms, general contractors, and state, federal, and local agencies. NGE-TFT’s core staff has over 100 years of combined experience in geotechnical engineering, materials testing and special inspection services. NGE-TFT’s employees are required to build on their knowledge and skills through a combination of research, training, working in the field, and continuing education.