Metafor Zemin | Geotechnical, Foundation and Soil Engineering

Metafor Zemin is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company established in 2015, specializing in geotechnical engineering, soil and foundation engineering, project development, construction implementation, technical consultancy and project management.

The company’s activities cover different stages of construction and engineering projects, from geotechnical assessment and engineering design to field implementation, technical supervision and project consultancy. Working with specialized group companies and business partners, Metafor Zemin provides integrated solutions for projects with different technical and structural requirements.

Its experience extends across infrastructure, transportation, industrial, energy, commercial, residential and public-sector construction projects, where ground conditions, foundation systems, excavation support and construction management require coordinated engineering expertise.

Geotechnical and Soil Engineering

Ground conditions have a direct influence on the selection and design of foundations, excavation systems and soil improvement methods. Metafor Zemin provides geotechnical engineering services designed around the specific conditions of each project site.

Its geotechnical activities include deep foundations, bored piles, micropiles, temporary and permanent prestressed anchors, jet grouting, injection works, shotcrete, wick drain systems and other ground improvement applications.

These methods can be incorporated into foundation systems, deep excavation support, soil improvement projects and other geotechnical solutions depending on the engineering requirements of the site.

Bored Pile Applications

Bored piles are one of Metafor Zemin’s principal foundation and geotechnical applications.

Depending on the project requirements, bored piles can function as deep foundation elements or as vertical components of excavation support systems. The drilling method and equipment are selected according to the geological and geotechnical conditions encountered at the site.

After drilling to the required depth, the reinforcement cage is installed and the pile is concreted using the appropriate construction method.

Metafor Zemin’s published technical information describes different pile diameter options and explains that bored piles can be designed to work as friction piles, end-bearing piles or vertical members within retaining and excavation support systems.

Micropiles and Ground Support

Micropiles are commonly used in ground improvement and excavation support applications where conventional foundation solutions may not be appropriate.

Metafor Zemin carries out micropile drilling, reinforcement installation and concreting according to project requirements. In sites with significant groundwater conditions, additional grouting procedures can be incorporated into the application.

Micropiles can also be integrated into anchored excavation support systems when required by the geotechnical design.

Temporary and Permanent Ground Anchors

Ground anchors provide horizontal support in many deep excavation and retaining systems. Metafor Zemin designs and implements both temporary and permanent prestressed ground anchors.

The process can include drilling to the specified angle and depth, installation of the anchor tendon, grouting and subsequent stressing after the required curing period.

Permanent anchor systems require additional protection against corrosion and other long-term durability considerations. The final configuration is determined according to the project’s engineering requirements.

Deep Excavation and Shoring Systems

Deep excavations in densely developed areas require careful engineering because excavation activities may affect surrounding structures, soil movements and groundwater conditions.

Metafor Zemin provides design, project management, implementation and consultancy services for temporary and permanent excavation support systems.

Its engineering approach considers the soil conditions, structural requirements, safety factors and surrounding environment when developing shoring solutions. The company also provides technical consultancy during excavation support, deep foundation and soil improvement works.

Jet Grouting and Ground Improvement

Jet grouting is a soil improvement technique used to modify ground properties by injecting grout at high pressure and forming soil-cement columns.

Metafor Zemin applies jet grouting solutions for projects where improvement of ground characteristics is required. Depending on the engineering objectives, ground improvement may be used to enhance bearing performance, modify permeability or address specific geotechnical conditions.

The application parameters are determined according to the ground profile and the requirements established by the geotechnical design.

Shotcrete and Injection Works

Metafor Zemin also performs shotcrete applications, which can be used in excavation support, slope stabilization and other geotechnical construction systems.

Shotcrete can be applied using dry-mix or wet-mix methods depending on the project and site requirements. The company also carries out injection applications as part of its wider ground and foundation engineering services.

Wick Drain Ground Improvement

Wick drain systems are used in ground improvement projects where drainage and consolidation of compressible soils need to be managed.

Metafor Zemin includes wick drain applications among its geotechnical implementation services. The method can be used to facilitate drainage and accelerate settlement processes under loading, depending on the soil characteristics and project design.

Foundation Engineering and Geotechnical Design

Metafor Zemin provides engineering design services in addition to field implementation. Its foundation engineering activities cover the assessment and design of foundation systems according to geotechnical conditions.

The company’s published design services include:

• Geotechnical evaluation of foundation systems
• Shallow foundation design
• Deep foundation and piled foundation design
• Ground improvement design
• Temporary excavation support design
• Permanent excavation support design
• Slope stability analysis
• Landslide prevention design
• Liquefaction analysis
• Settlement analysis
• Geosynthetic design
• Conventional retaining wall design
• Geosynthetic-reinforced retaining wall design
• Two-dimensional and three-dimensional soil-structure interaction analysis

These services allow geotechnical conditions to be incorporated into the structural and construction planning process from the design stage.

Construction Project Management

Metafor Zemin also provides project management and consultancy services for construction projects.

Its published consultancy scope includes management of construction workflows, work schedules, financial analysis, risk analysis, procurement, subcontractor management, progress payment processes and project documentation.

Contract and documentation management can also be provided for construction projects, including the preparation and organization of documents required under applicable regulations and project procedures.

Technical Consultancy and Engineering Supervision

Technical consultancy is another important part of Metafor Zemin’s service structure.

Construction consultancy services can cover planning, feasibility studies, research, engineering and architectural design coordination, tender documentation, construction management, technical and financial supervision, commissioning consultancy, risk management and quality management.

Within geotechnical consultancy, the company can provide technical support to contractors, structural design offices and infrastructure projects during foundation, excavation support and soil improvement works.

Site-Based Geotechnical Consultancy

Reliable field data is essential when developing foundation and soil engineering solutions. Metafor Zemin provides field-based consultancy during soil testing and drilling activities.

Its published services include consultancy during loading tests, plate loading tests, CPT and pressuremeter testing. Site support can also be provided during drilling operations through geological or geotechnical engineering personnel.

This type of technical involvement helps project teams interpret field information within the wider geotechnical design and construction process.

General Construction Services

Although geotechnical engineering is a central part of Metafor Zemin’s activities, the company’s implementation services also extend to general construction.

Its construction activities include apartment buildings, villas and houses, residential developments, business centers, shopping centers, offices and commercial buildings. The company also lists interior and exterior architectural works, renovation and decoration, electrical systems and sanitary installations among its construction services.

This broader capability allows foundation and geotechnical requirements to be coordinated with the subsequent construction stages of a project.

Experience Across Different Project Types

Metafor Zemin states that it has undertaken projects involving highways, bridges, viaducts, tunnels, quays, ports, airports, railways, industrial facilities, dams, power plants, fuel storage facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, sports facilities, cultural buildings, treatment plants, solid waste storage areas, residential developments and high-rise structures.

These project types involve substantially different ground, foundation and construction conditions, requiring geotechnical solutions to be adapted to the characteristics of each site.

Integrated Engineering Approach

Metafor Zemin combines geotechnical design, foundation engineering, field implementation, project management, technical consultancy and construction services within a multidisciplinary structure.

Rather than treating design and implementation as completely separate activities, the company’s service model connects engineering studies with site execution and project management. This approach can provide technical coordination across different phases of a construction project.

For projects requiring bored piles, deep foundations, excavation shoring, ground anchors, jet grouting, soil improvement, foundation design, geotechnical consultancy or construction project management, Metafor Zemin provides engineering and implementation services based on the specific requirements of the project.