What Geotest Group Ltd does

Geotest Group Ltd is a New Zealand-based structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy founded in 2014 by Akram Kawa. The firm provides professional engineering services including foundation design, geotechnical investigation reports, initial and detailed seismic assessments (ISA/DSA), landslip and slope stability analysis, structural design for commercial and residential projects, subdivision geotechnical assessments, and temporary structural design (sheet piling and scaffolding) for commercial or industrial projects. Its services cover end-to-end project support from site investigation through construction certification, with PS1 and PS4 producer statements issued to local councils for building and resource consent purposes.

Name

Geotest Group Ltd

Legal name

Geotest Group

Website

https://geotestgroup.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Geotest Group Ltd is a New Zealand-based structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy providing foundation design, seismic assessment, geotechnical investigation, and slope stability services. Founded in 2014, it serves residential, commercial, industrial, and local authority clients across four regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geotechnical Investigation & Site Characterization (Boreholes, In-situ Testing, Lab Testing) (IMAFAOAG), Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Geotechnical, Hydrogeological & Seismic Engineering (Slope Stability, Ground Support, Dewatering) (IMAKAOAN)

Keywords

• Geotechnical engineering services
• Structural engineering consulting
• Foundation design services
• Seismic assessment services
• Slope stability analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated through project-based engagements including geotechnical investigations, structural design, seismic assessments, and construction monitoring. Pricing varies by project complexity with fixed prices available for smaller projects. Services are provided to residential, commercial, and industrial clients across New Zealand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Geotest Group is a New Zealand-based structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy providing site investigation, foundation design, seismic assessment, slope stability analysis, and construction monitoring services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The firm delivers end-to-end engineering solutions from preliminary site assessment through to producer statement sign-off (PS1/PS4), tailored to NZ-specific geological conditions including TC1, TC2, and TC3 site classifications.

Product overview

Geotest Group Ltd is a New Zealand-based structural and geotechnical engineering firm offering professional engineering services. The company provides a comprehensive suite of engineering solutions including Foundation Design, Geotechnical Investigation Reports, Initial and Detailed Seismic Assessments, Landslip and Slope Stability Assessments, Structural Design for Commercial and Residential projects, Subdivision Geotechnical Assessments, and Temporary Structural Design for Commercial or Industrial projects. Their multidisciplinary approach ensures end-to-end project support from site investigation through construction certification. Operating from their head office in Christchurch, the company serves clients across New Zealand including Taupo, Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Design Foundation and geotechnical design solutions for residential and commercial structures, utilizing advanced methodologies to optimize stability and performance across New Zealand's diverse geological landscape, including TC1, TC2, TC3, and mass movement sites with shallow or deep piled foundation options.
• Geotechnical Investigation Report Comprehensive geotechnical reports providing expert insights and analysis for construction and development projects, including shallow and deep ground testing (Hand Augers, shear vane, Scala Penetrometer, CPT to 15m, Machine Borehole Tests), soil analysis, and foundation recommendations.
• Initial & Detailed Seismic Assessments Seismic assessment services (ISA and DSA) that evaluate buildings as a percentage of New Building Standard (%NBS) to identify earthquake-prone buildings and determine seismic strengthening requirements, conducted per MBIE Guidelines for earthquake-prone building regulations.
• Landslip & Slope Stability Assessment Expert landslip and slope stability assessments using advanced techniques to mitigate risks and ensure the safety and resilience of infrastructure projects nationwide.
• Structural Design (Commercial & Residential) Structural engineering design services for residential and commercial projects including design of beams, columns, and frames using timber, steel, and concrete; foundation systems for TC1, TC2, TC3, and mass movement sites; commercial and industrial buildings; portal frames; tilt panels; retaining walls; and seismic strengthening design.
• Subdivision Geotechnical Assessment Subdivision geotechnical assessments providing thorough analyses and recommendations to evaluate land sustainability, foundation viability, and long-term structural stability for urban and rural land development projects.
• Temporary Structural Design for Commercial or Industrial Projects Temporary work design services for scaffolding and sheet piling on commercial or industrial projects, including design calculations, verifications, sketches, reports, and PS1 sign-off. Sheet pile design for excavations up to 7.5m depth, and scaffolding design for shrink-wrapped or loading platform applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Excavation depths up to 7.5m below ground level for sheet pile design
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• GHD: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with strong NZ presence. Provides geotechnical and structural engineering alongside broader multi-disciplinary services, competing for projects across all of Geotest Group's customer segments.
• Coffey Services (Tetra Tech): International geotechnical and environmental engineering consultancy with operations across Australasia. Provides similar core services to Geotest Group but at much larger scale and with broader geographic coverage.
• Aurecon: Large international engineering and infrastructure advisory firm with significant NZ operations. Provides geotechnical and structural engineering as part of broader multi-disciplinary projects, competing for larger engagements.
• WSP New Zealand: Global professional services firm with NZ operations providing geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering services. Competes across multiple segments including infrastructure and buildings with broader capabilities and geographic reach.
• Beca Group: One of New Zealand's largest employee-owned engineering consultancies with multi-disciplinary capabilities including structural and geotechnical services. Competes for larger projects and offers broader service portfolios than Geotest Group's specialized focus.

Direct peers

• Tonkin + Taylor: Largest New Zealand-based geotechnical and environmental engineering consultancy. Provides direct geotechnical investigation, foundation design, and slope stability services across NZ, competing for the same clients and projects as Geotest Group but with much greater scale and resources.
• CMW Geosciences: Asia-Pacific geotechnical consultancy with NZ operations providing geotechnical site investigations, foundation recommendations, and ground engineering services. Comparable in service mix and technical focus to Geotest Group.
• Riley Consultants: New Zealand-based geotechnical and geological engineering consultancy specializing in slope stability, foundation design, and site investigations. Directly comparable to Geotest Group in service offerings and NZ market focus.
• Babbage Consultants: New Zealand engineering consultancy providing structural, geotechnical, and civil engineering services. Directly competes with Geotest Group in geotechnical investigation and structural design for residential and commercial projects.
• ENGEO: New Zealand and Australian geotechnical and environmental consultancy offering geotechnical investigations, foundation design, and seismic assessments. Directly competes in the same services and customer segments (residential, commercial, subdivision) as Geotest Group.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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