Markets We Serve
Transportation
BDI supports transportation infrastructure owners with actionable data to ensure safety, optimize performance, and prioritize maintenance.
Whether working with DOTs, rail authorities, or design-build contractors, BDI provides reliable insights that inform design decisions, extend asset life, and reduce risk within the Transportation industry on structures such as:
- Bridges
- Tunnels
- Pavements
- Ancillary Structures
We offer:
- Engineering services
- Load testing
- Refined load ratings
- Nondestructive evaluation and testing (NDE, NDT)
- In-Depth condition & structural health monitoring (SHM)
- Structural evaluation monitoring software with real-time alerts and access
Our engineers integrate advanced sensing technologies with engineering know-how to assess and provide recommendations for best path forward. Our technological capabilities which help inform our decisions include:
- Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
- Acoustic response (SounDAR)
- Discrete sensors
- Custom instrumentation plans to assess deck conditions, monitor dynamic loads, and evaluate structural integrity.
Highways
BDI supports highway agencies and contractors with comprehensive evaluation services for roadway infrastructure. We perform load testing, pavement instrumentation, construction monitoring, and NDE to assess performance, identify vulnerabilities, and optimize design. Our systems help quantify pavement stress, settlement, and deterioration using advanced sensors and vehicle-mounted technologies.
Bridges
Bridges have been the cornerstone of BDI's work since our founding. We specialize in load testing, refined AASHTO ratings, fatigue analysis, and long-term monitoring of bridge superstructures and substructures. Our multi-technology NDE approach—including GPR, SounDAR, and IR—delivers accurate assessments of deck condition, structural integrity, and dynamic performance.
Aviation
BDI works with airport authorities and design consultants to evaluate airside pavements, structural components, and terminal buildings. We provide instrumentation for new construction QA, assess load paths for specialty aircraft, and monitor critical areas such as runways, taxiways, and gates for performance, cracking, and environmental effects.
Railroad & Transit
BDI provides load testing and vibration monitoring for rail bridges, elevated guideways, and tunnel systems. We help transit agencies and rail operators assess fatigue-prone elements, evaluate construction-induced impacts, and monitor long-term structural performance. Our systems are rail-compatible and built for high-speed deployment.
Tunnels
BDI supports tunnel infrastructure projects through monitoring of liners, joints, portals, and surrounding geotechnical conditions. We install instrumentation to track ground movement, load transfer, and environmental parameters in both soft ground and rock tunnels. Our work supports DOTs, transit agencies, and underground contractors.
Marine / Port
From ferry terminals to bulkheads and piers, BDI provides instrumentation and evaluation services for marine transportation infrastructure. We assess loading conditions, structural movement, corrosion, and impact vulnerabilities—supporting coastal resilience, asset preservation, and operational continuity in harsh environments.
Energy
Power
BDI serves public utilities, energy developers, and hydropower operators to safeguard the reliability of power-generating infrastructure.
We specialize in the testing and monitoring of many power generating assets particularly where aging systems or geotechnical complexities require sophisticated analysis or investigation including:
- Dams
- Spillways
- Intake structures
- Towers
- Foundations
Our engineers deploy advanced NDT/NDE inspection technologies and robust monitoring systems that track critical parameters such as:
- Soil movement
- Structural stress
- Foundation behavior
- Environmental conditions
We offer
- Automated total stations
- Trunnion friction testing of radial gates
- Geotechnical monitoring of dams
- Nondestructive evaluation and testing (NDE, NDT)
- In-Depth condition & structural health monitoring (SHM)
- Structural evaluation monitoring software with real-time alerts and access
BDI’s services support lifecycle asset management, FERC/USACE compliance, and risk mitigation, empowering clients with the data needed to maintain uptime and plan capital improvements with confidence.
Locks and Gates
BDI has decades of experience supporting USACE and utility clients with testing and monitoring of navigation locks and gate structures. We provide instrumentation for trunnion friction, diagonal tension forces, crack movement, and hydraulic system performance evaluation. Our custom monitoring systems support emergency response, fatigue analysis, and long-term operations.
Dams
BDI is a trusted partner for evaluating the safety and performance of dams and reservoirs. Our services include structural and geotechnical instrumentation, crack monitoring, seismic response evaluation, and spillway assessment using GPR, IR, and MIRA. We provide data-driven insights for dam owners, designers, and regulators.
Oil and Gas
BDI supports the oil and gas industry with our full suite of services for pipelines, storage facilities, and critical infrastructure. We provide monitoring systems for dynamic loads, corrosion-induced degradation, and environmental conditions. Our rugged instrumentation is suitable for remote and hazardous environments. We have performed NDE services in oil and gas facilities to ensure the condition of these important assets are compliant with the site’s requirements.
Commercial (Buildings)
BDI supports commercial building owners with accurate characterization of the performance and condition of the assets to ensure operational efficiency and safety for its occupants.
Our NDE services are also commonly used in construction quality control and quality assurance processes to validate the constructed asset versus as-built documentation.
BDI has provided condition assessment and performance evaluation on:
- Historic buildings (state capitols, universities)
- Theaters
- Museums
- Stadiums
- High-rises
- Hospitals
We offer
- Forensic investigations
- Renovation planning
- Construction QA/QC
- Construction monitoring
- Long-term performance verification
- Nondestructive evaluation and testing (NDE, NDT)
- In-Depth condition & structural health monitoring (SHM)
From evaluating floor deflections and column loads to tracking settlement, vibration, and environmental impacts, BDI delivers clear, defensible data using advanced instrumentation and analytical modeling. We are frequently engaged to monitor sensitive structures during adjacent construction, assess retrofit effectiveness, or meet strict owner requirements for movement and vibration thresholds.
Buildings
BDI provides customized testing and monitoring services for commercial buildings during design, construction, and operations. Our capabilities include structural instrumentation, crack monitoring, non-destructive evaluation, material testing, settlement tracking, and load verification for slabs, columns, and retaining systems. We support forensic evaluations, retrofit designs, and long-term performance monitoring.
Industrial Facilities
BDI works with industrial clients to monitor and evaluate structural systems within facilities subject to dynamic loads, equipment vibration, and thermal effects. We provide high-accuracy instrumentation for steel frames, foundations, and support systems, helping to ensure operational reliability and worker safety. Our NDT and NDE services are useful in evaluating condition of these important structures.
Stadiums
Stadiums and large venues present unique structural challenges, from crowd-induced vibration to long-span load distribution. BDI supports architects and engineers with performance verification through load testing, vibration analysis, and SHM systems. Our data helps manage safety, comfort, and long-term durability in these high-profile structures.
Government
BDI has a long-standing record of supporting federal, state, and municipal agencies with testing, monitoring, and NDE services. BDI has directly provided our professional services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Water Resources, Bureau of Reclamation, FHWA, state and city DOTs, regional transportation owners and utility authorities.
Our work in this market has included multiple research-grade projects as well as project-specific engineering applications.
