What’s Beneath the Site: Geotechnical Engineering for Development

Join us on October 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT for an informative Lunch & Learn, hosted by Lennar Homes at 11555 N Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, in the 1st Floor Conference Room.

Featuring Jake Rankin from Alt & Witzig Engineering, this session, “What’s Beneath the Site: Geotechnical Engineering for Development,” will break down the critical role soil conditions, subsurface investigations, and geotechnical reports play in determining whether a site can be developed—and what it may ultimately cost to develop it.

From poor soils and groundwater conditions to unsuitable fill, foundation requirements, earthwork, and site preparation, what lies beneath a property can significantly impact a project's feasibility, budget, design, schedule, and overall risk.

This session will give developers a practical understanding of what geotechnical engineers are actually looking for, how to interpret the findings in a geotechnical report, what red flags to identify during due diligence, and when geotechnical expertise should be brought into the development process.

Attendees will walk away better equipped to evaluate potential sites, ask the right questions before acquisition, anticipate costly site conditions, and make more informed development decisions before problems beneath the surface become expensive surprises.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your development knowledge, ask questions, and connect with industry professionals shaping development throughout Indianapolis!