Manchester Condos
Richmond, VA | Multifamily Residential
Conducted test borings, environmental Phase I assessment, construction materials testing, and special inspections for a residential condominium development.
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Zannino Engineering, Inc.
Glen Allen, VA
Innovative & Reliable
- Services
- 23
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 4
- Leaders
- 16
- Founded
- 1991
- Size Estimate
- 10-25 employees
Overview
Zannino Engineering, Inc. is a Richmond, Virginia geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing practice established in 1991. Operating from a centrally located Glen Allen office with an on-site AASHTO laboratory accreditation accredited laboratory validated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Materials Testing Center, it serves public and private sector clients across Metro Richmond and the broader Virginia region. Technical personnel hold ACI, VDOT, and NICET certifications, maintaining multi-disciplined capabilities in soils and concrete to ensure project continuity from initial subsurface exploration through to final construction inspections.
- Founded
- 1991
- Size Estimate
- 10-25 employees
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Provides comprehensive subsurface exploration and analysis to support foundation design and earth retention systems. Practical geotechnical consulting helps developers and design professionals mitigate risk from early planning through active construction.
Construction Materials Testing
Delivers field inspections and testing of structural elements to verify alignment with strict contract specifications. Experienced personnel evaluate essential structural components to ensure safety and quality control.
Laboratory Services
Operates an AASHTO-accredited facility co-located with the main offices, delivering rigorous independent testing of construction materials. Validated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this facility provides rapid and defensible material analysis.
Environmental Services
Conducts diligent property assessments and field monitoring to identify and mitigate environmental liabilities. Diligent assessment protocols support real estate transactions and regulatory compliance.
Residential Engineering
Assists homebuilders and residential developers with tailored site assessments and structural consultations. Professional soil and foundation guidance helps protect residential structures against local soil hazards.
Industries
Firm type
Project types
Projects
Richmond Flood Wall
1991 | Richmond, VA | Infrastructure
Assumed and honored critical geotechnical and testing contracts previously held by ATEC Associates upon the founding of Zannino Engineering in 1991.
View project sourceDeep Excavation Project - Prince William County
Prince William County, VA | Southwood Builders | Commercial
Designed an innovative sheeting and shoring solution to support a very deep excavation, enabling safe site work and construction.
View project sourceAmerican Civil War Museum Expansion at Historic Tredegar
Richmond, VA | American Civil War Museum | Historic Preservation
Provided engineering and testing support to allow new construction adjacent to delicate historic structures, protecting local industrial heritage.
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Leadership
Thomas L. Zannino
Founder & Principal Geotechnical Engineer
P.E.
Founder and Principal Geotechnical Engineer with over four decades of geotechnical engineering experience. Established the practice in 1991 following the closure of ATEC Associates' Richmond District office.
Robert Childree
President
President with more than two decades of leadership experience. Formerly served as a military officer.
Mark E. McLain
Vice President & Engineering Department Manager
P.E.
Vice President and Engineering Department Manager. Formerly served as a U.S. Army Reserve officer.
Denise Zannino Childree
Director of Communications and Strategic Engagement
Ph.D.
Director of Communications and Strategic Engagement. Experienced strategist and communicator supporting complex scientific organizations.
Linda Jones
Client Relations
Key member of the organization for over 30 years, specializing in client relations.
DeAndre Washington
Construction Materials Engineering Department Manager / Project Manager
Construction Materials Engineering Department Manager and Project Manager.
Gregory Cox
Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Manager with more than three decades of testing and laboratory experience.
Grant Missimer
Engineering & Residential Project Manager
Engineering and Residential Project Manager directing residential and small-scale commercial geotechnical investigations.
Matthew Powell
Engineering Technician Manager / Senior Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician Manager and Senior Engineering Technician.
Timothy Crouche
Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician supporting field data collection and reporting.
Shamari Hollingsworth
Construction Materials Technician
Construction Materials Technician supporting field and lab testing.
David Nichols
Staff Engineering Technician
Staff Engineering Technician specializing in soil studies. Holds a degree from the University of Mary Washington.
Miriam Chacon
Communications and Operations Coordinator
Ryan Wilson
Construction Materials Lab Technician
Cameron Winn
Engineering Technician
Jared Delany
Construction Materials Lab Technician
Testimonials
Tom's local presence and high level of service gets him noticed by panel members. He delivers. It's one of those companies you can call this afternoon, and if you needed someone this afternoon, they could accommodate you.
Tom has a lot of knowledge and a lot of experience.