FSG Geotechnics & Foundations
Ben Collingwood is the Managing Director and Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer at FSG Geotechnics & Foundations, a prominent geotechnical consulting practice established in 2010, focusing on various aspects of foundation engineering and site characterization. Prior to this, Ben served as a Design Engineer and Construction Manager at Wagstaff Piling Pty Ltd, where responsibilities included geotechnical and structural design, project engineering, and management for foundation construction projects. Ben's early career included roles at Monash University as a Ph.D. candidate studying the effects of construction practices on rock socketed piles, a Geotechnical Engineer at Golder Associates, and an Engineer at Transfield Tunnelling. Ben holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Geotechnical Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, both from Monash University.
FSG Geotechnics & Foundations
Foundation Specialists Group Pty Ltd (FSG) is Australia’s leading engineering consulting practice specialising in all aspects of piled foundation and retention structures. Our end-to-end services include detailed design, tender phase advice (selecting the right solution at the right price), construction phase advice (getting it built right the first time) and testing and sign off of all forms of deep foundations and retention structures. For over a decade, our organisation has delivered specialized foundation engineering services on more than 1,000 deep foundations and retention projects, to government, contractors, multidisciplinary and geotechnical consultants. Our company philosophy is built around providing consulting services of the highest technical standard, with a clear emphasis on value engineering and practicality. Through our unique blend of technical expertise, testing and contracting experience FSG provides constructible, economical and innovative foundation solutions and industry leading construction monitoring and performance verification services.