Yes. One of the primary purposes of a geotechnical assessment is to identify ground-related factors that could influence future foundation design and construction.
Potential risks may include shrinkable clay soils, high groundwater levels, made ground, variable soil conditions, steep slopes or historical site activities. While a geotechnical assessment does not provide a detailed foundation design, it helps identify the issues that may need to be considered during the later geotechnical engineering and foundation design stages of a project.
