📋 Tender Overview
An investment by the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology will help one Corner Brook-based consulting company research and develop a new and innovative way to conduct geotechnical testing using artificial intelligence. AllRock Consulting Ltd. 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 of 176,250 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.
AllRocks Compactica software leverages GPS technology and machine-learning algorithms to determine soil compaction levels in real-time using elevation data and soil properties. The key innovative aspects and advantages of this technology include:
Real-time feedback for roller operators, minimizing human error and improving efficiency.
Enhanced accuracy and reliability in determining compaction levels.
Integration with existing construction equipment and surveying technologies.
Potential for continuous improvement through machine learning and data analysis.
The Provincial Governments investment of 176,250 leverages 230,000 from other sources and 308,662 from the company. AllRock is a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned Newfoundland and Labrador company.
