Cornerstone Expands its Reach with Strategic Acquisition of Greenbaum Associates

Cornerstone is thrilled to announce our acquisition of Greenbaum Associates, now Cornerstone Geotech Services, marking a monumental milestone in our firm's journey! Greenbaum Associates, Inc. has over fifty years of experience performing Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services in Kentucky. Over the years, they have had the privilege to work on some of Louisville’s most noteworthy projects, from the Churchill Downs tunnel to the Hillview Jewish Hospital Medical Center. Greenbaum Associates’ long history of Commitment, Excellence, and Integrity was the perfect match for Cornerstone Engineering.

This strategic acquisition unites Cornerstone Engineering’s extensive Structural Engineering and FRP expertise with Greenbaum Associates' well-established relationships and decades of experience tackling geotechnical and civil engineering challenges on-site and in the lab. It signifies a new era in our company, introducing a fully equipped team capable of delivering comprehensive, innovative, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions for the community and our diverse clientele.   

We're excited about the possibilities this acquisition unlocks—new opportunities, expanded horizons, and the chance to make an even greater impact in the engineering industry. Rest assured, our dedication to quality and service remains unwavering. With our combined resources and expertise, we're confident that we'll achieve greater heights and provide even more value to our clients and partners. 

Strong Team. Smart Solutions.  

New Services:  

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES  

  • Geotechnical Engineering 

  • Foundation Investigations 

  • Slope Stability Studies 

  • Forensic Investigations 

  • Pavement Studies 

  • Vibration Studies 

  • Feasibility Studies. 

 

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING 

  • Concrete, steel, soil, fireproofing, and masonry testing 

 

GEOTECHNICAL & MATERIALS LABORATORY 

  • Triaxial Shear & Permeability Testing 

  • One Dimensional Consolidation Testing 

 

OTHER TESTS 

  • Asphalt Extraction 

  • Concrete Testing 

  • Welding Inspection 

  • Testing of Fireproofing 

  • Special Inspection in accordance with BOCA and International Building Code 

  • Atterberg Limits (Liquid & Plastic Limits) 

  • In-place Density Testing 

  • California Bearing Ratio 

  • Direct Shear 

  • Grain Size Analysis (hydrometer) 

  • pH Test 

  • Proctor (Standard & Modified) 

  • Proctor Penetrometer 

  • Shrinkage Limit 

  • Sieve Analysis (Washed & Unwashed) 

  • Swelling Test 

  • Torvane Test 

  • Unconfined Compression Test 

 

DRILLING AND WELL INSTALLATION 

  • We specialize in the installation of both type II and type III monitoring wells. 

 

GEOTECHNICAL SAMPLING:  

  • Standard Penetration testing 

  • Core Drilling (NX and HQ) 

  • Shelby Tube Sampling 

  • Dutch Friction Cone Testing 

  • Packer Testing 

 

For a full description of our NEW services, please visit www.cei-geotech.com.  

Gloria Manimuthu