Government Announces Support for Corner Brook-Based Geotechnical Company

The provincial government is investing money in a Corner Brook-based consulting company.

The government is providing $176,250 to AllRock Consulting Ltd. to help develop a new and innovative way to conduct geotechnical testing using artificial intelligence.

The company specializes in the field of geotechnical engineering, soil testing, concrete testing, asphalt testing, and building sciences, with a primary focus on design and construction engineering.

Through support from the Provincial Government, the company is undertaking a 12-month research and development project to develop a geotechnical software named Compactica to automate geotechnical monitoring during construction projects by using artificial intelligence, sensors and construction technologies. This project is expected to create three full-time jobs.