Earth retention systems are used to hold soil securely in place, preventing unwanted movement that could impact adjacent structures, utilities, or infrastructure. These systems are essential for creating safe excavations, stabilizing slopes, and supporting construction in constrained or geotechnically challenging environments.
Keller’s experience in earth retention
Keller has extensive experience delivering earth retention solutions for complex excavations, slope stabilization, and underground construction. Our teams design and install earth retention systems that control ground movement, protect adjacent structures, and support safe construction in constrained environments.
Earth retention systems are often integrated with Keller’s broader geotechnical capabilities, including deep foundations, ground improvement, grouting, and groundwater control, to manage risk and deliver efficient single‑contract solutions.
Common uses
- Basement, foundation, and other subsurface excavations
- Roadway and bridge construction
- Tunnel portals, access shafts, and drop shafts
- Slope stabilization and landslide remediation
- Waterfront and marine infrastructure