Test boring rig set up for Cone Penetration Testing.

What is Cone Penetration Testing?

Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) is an in-situ method used in geotechnical engineering to assess the properties of soil. The process involves pushing a specialized probe, equipped with sensors, into the ground at a controlled rate. The probe’s conical tip helps it penetrate the soil, while simultaneously collecting key measurements. The probe collects three key measurements:…

Professional headshot photo of Nik Demarest on a blue background

We have a new Driller on our team!

We are excited to share a recent promotion on our team! Nik Demarest has been promoted to Driller at our Chicopee, Massachusetts location. Nik joined our team in April 2023 as a Drilling Assistant. He studied Mathematics and Economics at Westfield State University and came to Seaboard Drilling with previous experience working as a driller’s…

Driller Parker Johnson operating a geotechnical drill rig.

Johnson promoted to Driller

Our team members are always learning and growing! We are proud to announce the latest promotion on our team. Parker Johnson has been promoted to Driller at our Riverside, Rhode Island location. He joined Seaboard Drilling in March 2024. Parker came to us with previous experience in environmental and geotechnical drilling and has worked in…

A group of college students look toward drill rig during a geotechnical drilling demonstration on campus.

Connecting with college students

During the 2023-2024 school year, Seaboard Drilling demonstrated drilling techniques on three college campuses. By participating in these events, we hope to inspire students to consider our industry as their future profession. In September, our Bangor, Maine office teamed up with Dr. Aaron Gallant at the University of Maine to provide civil and environmental engineering…