McPhail Associates

Providing geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, geo-exchange system (aka geothermal) engineering, and contractor support to architects, owners, contractors, institutions and developers for 50 years Get Started

Our Professional Team

With degrees in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science and geology plus a broad base of geotechnical, geoenvironmental and geo-exchange system experience, our team is here to help About Us

What We Do

Geotechnical Engineering
Geoenvironmental Engineering
Geo-Exchange Systems
Contractor Support
Our Services

McPhail is proud to enter our 50th year of supporting excellence! This milestone offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the trusted relationships we have built throughout our history—contributing our geotechnical and geoenvironmental expertise to over 7,000 projects for more than 4,000 clients in the Greater Boston area and the Northeast.

Since our founding in 1976, McPhail has welcomed the technical challenges presented by projects of every scale—public or private—and has remained dedicated to helping clients bring their visions to life through practical, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions.

We also celebrate the communities in which we live and work, along with the local organizations whose missions align with our commitment to improving the lives of those around us. As we mark this significant anniversary, we look forward to continuing our legacy of excellence, collaboration, and community impact for the next 50 years and beyond.

WHO WE ARE

ABOUT MCPHAIL ASSOCIATES

For fifty years McPhail Associates has been providing geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, geo-exchange systems (aka geothermal) engineering, and contractor support services to architects, owners, contractors, institutions, and developers. Remaining true to the mission of our founder, Robert E. McPhail, we continue to be creative, practical, respected problem solvers, always keeping our clients’ best interest and vision in mind. Our success is due to our team of exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable leaders who collaborate effectively to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients’ development plans.

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WHAT WE DO

Geotechnical Engineering

Subsurface Exploration Programs, Foundation Recommendations, Geotechnical Analysis and Design…

Geoenvironmental Engineering

Property Due Diligence, Environmental Site Assessments, Geoenvironmental Analysis for Soil, Groundwater, Soil Gas, and Indoor Air…

Geo-Exchange Systems

Preliminary Evaluations, Test Bore program Oversight, Borefield design, Borefield Construction QA/QC observation…

Contractor
Support

Temporary and Permanent Excavation Support System Design, Design of Temporary Dewatering Systems, Design of Pile Load Test Reaction Systems…