Foundation development includes pile-driving and characterization of subsurface conditions. Surface and underground characterization typically involves soil or rock drilling to recover samples or core for analysis. Examples of foundation and drilling-related projects in which Dr. Read has been engaged include the following:
| Client | Description | Date |
| CN Rail | Foundation inspection and material selection for development of new bunkhouse, Boston Bar, BC | 1998 |
| Harrison Bay, BC | Water well drilling for Indian reserve. Site supervision for drilling, well completion and water sampling | 1986 |
| Balfour, BC | Water well drilling for school development. Site supervision for drilling, well completion and water sampling. | 1986 |
| McLeod Lake, BC | Supervision of water well drilling, soils logging, well screen selection, water sampling and pump testing | 1986 |
| Capillano Mall | Pile inspection for shopping mall expansion, North Vancouver, BC | 1986 |
| CP Rail | Pile inspection for bridge construction, Greeley Creek, Revelstoke, BC | 1984 |
Projects in italics involved Dr. Rod Read but not conducted directly by RSRead Consulting Inc.
