Froehling & Robertson is a Richmond, Virginia-based independent engineering and testing firm, founded in 1881, providing geotechnical, environmental and construction materials testing services.
Froehling & Robertson (F&R) is an independent consulting engineering and testing firm founded in 1881 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It describes itself as the oldest independent consulting engineering and testing firm in the United States, and operates as a minority-owned business. Its work spans geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting and construction materials testing, serving clients across the engineering consulting, construction, environmental services and construction materials sectors.
The firm's services divide into three areas. Geotechnical engineering covers subsurface field investigations and related analysis. Environmental consulting includes environmental assessments. Construction materials testing verifies that materials meet specifications. Field teams use mobile data collection technology, transmitting data from smartphones and tablets to project managers in real time. Projects typically begin with listening to the client before partnering to deliver outcomes that meet project goals.
F&R states a set of core values: a safe and healthy work environment; value and respect for employees and clients; trustworthiness; technical excellence; continuous improvement; and financial success. The firm commits to fostering a positive work environment built on mutual respect for all employees and clients. Its heritage is framed around the idea of "engineering stability" since 1881.
