Geotechnical Site Investigations
Jul 1, 2025
Engineering
3 min read min read
Sample Expert Assignment Scenario – Geotechnical Site Investigations
🎯 Assignment Overview:
Investigation of a technical dispute related to geotechnical site investigations and preparation of an impartial resolution report.
👥 Parties Involved:
Employer: A contracting company based in Saudi Arabia
Service Provider: A geotechnical engineering firm based in Turkey
📍 Project Summary:
A Turkish engineering company was selected via a Tenderely platform listing to conduct geotechnical site investigations for an industrial facility to be built in Riyadh.
The site investigation included borehole drilling, in‑situ testing, and geophysical surveys. The collected data was compiled into a report and delivered through the platform.
⚠️ Subject of Dispute:
The employer claims that the submitted geotechnical report does not reflect site reality, alleging:
• Insufficient borehole depths and inaccuracies in drilling
• Inadequate reliability of geophysical tests
• Deficient geotechnical calculations
• Some test results are missing or do not comply with applicable standards
The service provider, in turn, maintains that:
• All work was carried out in accordance with the technical specifications
• Borehole locations were selected with the employer’s prior approval
• Laboratory results were reported as defined within the contract scope
🤖 AI‑Assisted Process:
Tenderely’s advanced AI assistant communicates directly with both parties to gather detailed complaints and defenses. All records, documents, and statements are categorized and presented separately to designated experts, including geologists, geophysicists, and geotechnical engineers.
This structured delivery enables experts to focus directly on technical and contractual evaluations within their fields, without spending time collecting and reviewing claims or defenses themselves.
📂 Documents Provided to the Expert:
• Contract and technical specification documents
• Geotechnical investigation report (PDF)
• Borehole logs, field data, geophysical measurements
• Site work photos and videos
• Geological and geophysical cross‑sections and maps
• Laboratory test results
• Platform‑based communication records
• Delivery schedules and confirmation logs from the platform
• AI‑compiled summaries of employer’s complaints and contractor’s defenses
The expert proceeds directly to technical evaluation without time lost in reviewing party arguments manually.
🧑⚖️ Expert Responsibilities:
• Objectively analyze the parties’ claims alongside technical documents
• Compare borehole, field, lab, and geophysical data with the contractual scope
• Evaluate the adequacy and engineering quality of the site data and final report
• Identify and explain any missing, erroneous, or inconsistent information
• Request supplementary investigations or analysis if deemed necessary
• Prepare a technically justified and impartial resolution report for both parties
📄 Expert Report Must Include:
• Summary of parties and project scope
• Technical definition of dispute points
• Assessment of site data sufficiency and quality
• Compliance analysis with engineering standards
• Conclusion and recommendation: Is the report incomplete? Are additional investigations needed? Is partial payment justified?
⏱️ Duration:
The expert is granted 10 business days to complete the assignment.
💰 Payment:
Upon task completion and approval of the resolution report, the expert receives full compensation.
🔒 Confidentiality & Impartiality:
The expert’s personal information is not shared with either party, and no direct communication takes place.
All documents are provided by the platform, and the process is governed by a Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Thanks to AI support, the expert can focus entirely on technical evaluation and problem‑solving.
This structure enables experts to work efficiently, objectively, and without delays.
With the support of artificial intelligence and its global expert network, Tenderely delivers reliable and sustainable solutions for international projects.
🎯 Assignment Overview:
Investigation of a technical dispute related to geotechnical site investigations and preparation of an impartial resolution report.
👥 Parties Involved:
Employer: A contracting company based in Saudi Arabia
Service Provider: A geotechnical engineering firm based in Turkey
📍 Project Summary:
A Turkish engineering company was selected via a Tenderely platform listing to conduct geotechnical site investigations for an industrial facility to be built in Riyadh.
The site investigation included borehole drilling, in‑situ testing, and geophysical surveys. The collected data was compiled into a report and delivered through the platform.
⚠️ Subject of Dispute:
The employer claims that the submitted geotechnical report does not reflect site reality, alleging:
• Insufficient borehole depths and inaccuracies in drilling
• Inadequate reliability of geophysical tests
• Deficient geotechnical calculations
• Some test results are missing or do not comply with applicable standards
The service provider, in turn, maintains that:
• All work was carried out in accordance with the technical specifications
• Borehole locations were selected with the employer’s prior approval
• Laboratory results were reported as defined within the contract scope
🤖 AI‑Assisted Process:
Tenderely’s advanced AI assistant communicates directly with both parties to gather detailed complaints and defenses. All records, documents, and statements are categorized and presented separately to designated experts, including geologists, geophysicists, and geotechnical engineers.
This structured delivery enables experts to focus directly on technical and contractual evaluations within their fields, without spending time collecting and reviewing claims or defenses themselves.
📂 Documents Provided to the Expert:
• Contract and technical specification documents
• Geotechnical investigation report (PDF)
• Borehole logs, field data, geophysical measurements
• Site work photos and videos
• Geological and geophysical cross‑sections and maps
• Laboratory test results
• Platform‑based communication records
• Delivery schedules and confirmation logs from the platform
• AI‑compiled summaries of employer’s complaints and contractor’s defenses
The expert proceeds directly to technical evaluation without time lost in reviewing party arguments manually.
🧑⚖️ Expert Responsibilities:
• Objectively analyze the parties’ claims alongside technical documents
• Compare borehole, field, lab, and geophysical data with the contractual scope
• Evaluate the adequacy and engineering quality of the site data and final report
• Identify and explain any missing, erroneous, or inconsistent information
• Request supplementary investigations or analysis if deemed necessary
• Prepare a technically justified and impartial resolution report for both parties
📄 Expert Report Must Include:
• Summary of parties and project scope
• Technical definition of dispute points
• Assessment of site data sufficiency and quality
• Compliance analysis with engineering standards
• Conclusion and recommendation: Is the report incomplete? Are additional investigations needed? Is partial payment justified?
⏱️ Duration:
The expert is granted 10 business days to complete the assignment.
💰 Payment:
Upon task completion and approval of the resolution report, the expert receives full compensation.
🔒 Confidentiality & Impartiality:
The expert’s personal information is not shared with either party, and no direct communication takes place.
All documents are provided by the platform, and the process is governed by a Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Thanks to AI support, the expert can focus entirely on technical evaluation and problem‑solving.
This structure enables experts to work efficiently, objectively, and without delays.
With the support of artificial intelligence and its global expert network, Tenderely delivers reliable and sustainable solutions for international projects.