Metro Atlanta Concrete Coring

The Real-World Challenges of Coring in Atlanta

From the Capitol to Interstate 285, Atlantas's rapid development demands precision concrete services and RADAR Imaging. Our team has been in the industry over 20 years and we understand the unique requirements of modern office buildings, data centers, hospitals and mixed-use developments We have grown with the area.

Familiar with Fulton County commercial building codes

Q & T Atlanta Concrete Coring Metro Atlanta Advantage

Q & T Atlanta Concrete Coring has performed thousands of RADAR Scans and Concrete Cores throughout the Metro Atlanta and Central Fulton area

Q & T Atlanta Concrete Coring has scanned and cored penetrations in most of the commercial building in the Metro Atlanta area. These building range from Data Centers, hospitals, office spaces to retail centers.

Q & T Atlanta Concrete Coring specializes in minimal disruption to your business. We typically perform our scanning and coring services during the hours your office staff is not there.

Q & T Atlanta Concrete Coring prides ourself on our cleanliness of our service. We always bring a two person crew to prevent any damage and any mess. Our goal is to leave the site as clean as we found it. This cleanliness is especeially important in the Atlanta Metro area Medical spaces, Retail Establishments, and Data Centers

Comprehensive Concrete Services for Metro Atlanta

Concrete Scanning & GPR

Ground penetrating radar to locate rebar, conduit, and post-tension cables. Avoid the items buried in the concrete and the costs to repair them. Over 20 years of GPR experience in the Atlanta area.

Concrete Coring

Precise holes for Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, General Contractors, Home Owners, Engineers, BUilding Owners, Government, Roadways, and structural applications

Utility Locating

Utility Locates on Private Property for commercial and residential. Over 20 years of GPR experience in the Atlanta area.

NDT Services

We also perform a variety of NDT services in addition to the concrete coring and scanning. These services include weld certification, visual weld evaluations, penetrant testing, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic Testing to name a few. Weld Certs are completed through weldcerttest.com

Q & T Atlanta Concrete Coring also boasts one of the few certified Female owned businesses in this field.

Why choose Q & T Atlanta Concrete Coring for your Metro Atlanta coring and scanning needs?

• On-time arrival and prompt project completion

• Scheduling Scanning and concrete coring together so only one call is required.

• Complete site cleanup - leaving work area as clean as we found it

• Pre-job and post-job consultation for client satisfaction

• Short-notice capability and flexible scheduling

• Accurate quotes based on specific project requirements

• Always available for follow-up questions

• Fully licensed and insured

• 24/7 emergency services available

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The city's continuous growth and redevelopment, from new infrastructure projects to the adaptive reuse of historic buildings, means there is a constant need for precise, safe, and efficient concrete cutting and core drilling. Here are some common challenges that make our services essential:

• Unknown Structures: Older buildings may contain unmapped materials and utilities. Concrete coring in these structures requires a detailed GPR survey to prevent damage to hidden pipes, electrical conduits, and structural elements.

• Reinforced Concrete: Newer construction and major landmarks often use dense reinforced concrete to meet modern building codes. Our rebar mapping and radar imaging services allow for precise cutting and drilling without compromising structural integrity.

• Post-Tension Cables: Many of Atlanta's high-rise slabs are reinforced with post-tension cables. Severing these can cause catastrophic structural failure. Our expertise is critical for locating these cables and ensuring a safe work area.

By leveraging advanced technologies like GPR, engineers and contractors can avoid costly mistakes, prevent structural damage, and ensure the safety of every project in downtown Atlanta.

The Concrete Jungle: Navigating Downtown Atlanta's Construction & Coring Challenges

Prominent Atlanta Buildings and the Need for GPR Scanning

Atlanta's architecture is a testament to its history of rebuilding and growth, especially after the Civil War. Its skyline is a blend of different eras and styles, each presenting unique challenges for modern construction and renovation.

• Early Skyscraper Era: The city's first steel-framed "skyscraper," the Flatiron Building (1897), was built just five years before the more famous one in New York City. These early 20th-century buildings often used reinforced concrete with unique designs, making GPR scanning essential to locate rebar, voids, and post-tension cables.

• The Modernist Shift: From the 1960s to the 1980s, the skyline was defined by the modernist architectural movement. Iconic structures like the Westin Peachtree Plaza and the Georgia-Pacific Tower emerged. These buildings employed construction techniques that require concrete scanning to identify potential hazards like hidden utilities and conduits.

• The Building Boom: The city experienced a major high-rise construction boom from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s, during which 13 of its 40 tallest buildings were completed. This era produced many of the city's most recognizable buildings, including the Bank of America Plaza and the Truist Plaza.

The sheer scale and varied construction eras of Atlanta's tallest buildings highlight the critical need for advanced concrete scanning and GPR Atlanta services. These structures often contain complex and unmapped infrastructure, making it essential to scan for hidden elements before any drilling or cutting. Atlanta currently has at least 39 skyscrapers over 400 feet tall, with the tallest buildings clustered around Peachtree Street.

Here is a more comprehensive list of some of the most prominent buildings in Atlanta, with their height and year of completion:

• Bank of America Plaza: 1,023 ft (1992)

• Truist Plaza: 871 ft (1992)

• One Atlantic Center: 820 ft (1987)

• 191 Peachtree Tower: 770 ft (1992)

• 1072 West Peachtree (Under Construction): 749 ft (Projected 2026) - Upon completion, this will be Atlanta's fifth tallest building.

• Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel: 723 ft (1976)

• Georgia-Pacific Tower: 697 ft (1981)

• Promenade II: 691 ft (1989)

• Tower Square: 677 ft (1980)

• 3344 Peachtree: 665 ft (2008)

• 1180 Peachtree: 657 ft (2006)

• GLG Grand-Four Seasons: 609 ft (1992)

• Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead: 580 ft (2008)

• The Atlantic: 577 ft (2009)

• Two Peachtree Building: 556 ft (1967)

• Marriott Marquis Hotel: 554 ft (1985)

• Icon Midtown: 515 ft (2018)

• ViewPoint: 501 ft (2008)

• TWELVE Centennial Park Tower I: 491 ft (2007)

• Midtown One Office Tower: 488 ft (2010)

• Park Avenue Condominiums: 486 ft (2000)

• Terminus 100: 485 ft (2007)

• The Paramount at Buckhead: 478 ft (2004)

• The Ritz-Carlton Residences: 469 ft (2009)

• Signia Hilton Atlanta: 463 ft (2024)

• 101 Marietta Street: 459 ft (1976)

• Equitable Building: 453 ft (1967)

• Spire: 453 ft (2005)

• Buckhead Grand: 451 ft (2004)

As a city with a rich history of rebirth, Atlanta's downtown core presents a unique and dynamic environment for concrete coring and GPR imaging services. The city's skyline is a blend of late 19th-century reinforced concrete structures, mid-20th-century modernist high-rises, and contemporary post-modernist architecture. This architectural diversity means that professionals must be prepared for a wide range of building materials and construction methods.

A History of Atlanta's Skyscraper Boom