Kokua Geotech LLC is a Honolulu-based geotechnical engineering firm established in 2016, dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of geotechnical engineering services across all major Hawaiian Islands. The company was founded by Xiaobin (Tim) Lin, P.E., a seasoned geotechnical engineer with 27 years of broad experience, engaging in various projects involving diverse foundation systems and subsurface conditions typical of Hawaii and the Pacific region. Alongside Tim, Vice President A.J. Felkel, P.E., brings 26 years of specialized expertise, particularly in handling challenging soil conditions such as expansive clays and high moisture content soils, contributing to significant multi-use residential developments and vital roadway and utility infrastructure projects.
Kokua Geotech specializes in various services encompassing geotechnical explorations, laboratory soil testing, engineering analysis, and the preparation of thorough geotechnical reports. The firm also offers essential services during construction, which include earthwork observation and testing, shallow foundation inspection, as well as the observation of complex deep foundation systems such as augured cast-in-place (ACIP) piles, drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, and soil nails/anchors.
Striving for excellence, Kokua Geotech combines the advantages of extensive industry experience with the agility, speed, and cost-effectiveness characteristic of a small, independent business. This unique position allows them to deliver high-quality geotechnical engineering design and construction services to meet the specific needs of their clients, ensuring safety and stability in every project they undertake.
