UC Berkeley's Gateway Project – Berkeley, USA
Ninyo and Moore, a SOCOTEC company, provided special inspection and materials testing services for the University of California Berkeley’s Gateway Project in the United States. Our solutions aided in the success of constructing the university's new College of Computing, Data Science, and Society built for longevity and sustainability.
Key Information
- Project Name: The Gateway Project, University of California Berkeley
- Service: Special Inspection & Materials Testing
- Provided by: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Date: Since 2022
Project Overview
In the West Coast of the USA, the University of California Berkeley began its Gateway Project in 2022, the university's most expansive renovation to date.
- $427 million development
- 368,500-square-foot footprint
- Steep topographical conditions with a 30-foot west-to-east slope
- Accommodating to the pre-existing Morgan bikeway
- Maintaining a welcoming entrance to campus
This development faced major technical challenges that required comprehensive materials testing expertise. On top of the technical challenges, it was essential to achieve LEED Gold Certification per UC Policy on Sustainable Practices with aspirations for LEED Platinum status.
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Services
Special Inspections and Material Testing
To support the project’s technical, regulatory, and sustainability objectives, Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, delivered special inspections and materials testing across critical phases of construction.
Services included:
- Soils testing to confirm load-bearing capacity, compaction, and slope stability
- Reinforced concrete inspection for mat foundations, shear walls, slabs, and columns
- Structural steel and fireproofing evaluation in accordance with code and performance requirements
- Firestopping inspections to verify proper sealing of penetrations and joints in fire-rated assemblies
All work adhered to relevant codes and LEED-aligned standards, ensuring quality, life safety, and sustainable performance. Real-time reporting and close coordination with the construction team enabled timely issue resolution and minimized delays.
To support the project’s technical, regulatory, and sustainability objectives, Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, delivered special inspections and materials testing across critical phases of construction.
Services included:
- Soils testing to confirm load-bearing capacity, compaction, and slope stability
- Reinforced concrete inspection for mat foundations, shear walls, slabs, and columns
- Structural steel and fireproofing evaluation in accordance with code and performance requirements
- Firestopping inspections to verify proper sealing of penetrations and joints in fire-rated assemblies
All work adhered to relevant codes and LEED-aligned standards, ensuring quality, life safety, and sustainable performance. Real-time reporting and close coordination with the construction team enabled timely issue resolution and minimized delays.
Results: Quality and Resilience
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided special inspection and materials testing to address the technical complexity and sustainability goals of The Gateway project.
Our work delivered:
Verified material quality
- ensuring compliance with specifications and code.
Early risk detection
- minimizing delays and costly corrections.
Support for LEED certification
- aligning with the university’s sustainability objectives.
Structural assurance
- confirming performance under seismic and environmental conditions unique to Berkeley’s terrain.
These services contributed to a durable, high-performing structure built for long-term success.
