Abernethy, Zane PE - F & ME Consultants

read moreF&ME Consultants, Inc. (FME) is a full-service geotechnical engineering firm that offers a comprehensive range of geotechnical, environmental, materials testing, and construction services. Working with a broad spectrum of clients, to include government agencies, educational institutions, industrial entities, and commercial and private businesses, FME has amassed valuable experience on a variety of projects. Established in 1980, FME (formerly Foundation and Materials Engineering, Inc.) is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with additional offices in Beaufort and Charlotte.

read moreQuality construction is critical to the success of a project. Serving as our client's representative during construction, FME offers a wide array of services to assure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. These services include construction management, contract administration, quality assurance inspection and testing, value engineering, and design review. In addition, FME provides other specialized services to monitor construction work, such as nondestructive testing, destructive testing, pipe inspections, structure foundation testing, and vibration monitoring.

read moreFME's Columbia office houses our materials testing laboratory, which is inspected and accredited by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Our laboratory is fully equipped and accredited to perform a variety of tests on aggregate, asphalt, concrete, metal, and soil materials for engineering and construction purposes. See F&ME's accreditations. Our laboratory participates in the AASHTO re:source and Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) proficiency sample programs.

read moreFor over 38 years, FME's core practice has been geotechnical engineering. We employ a team of professional engineers, geologists, and engineering technicians who have performed geotechnical investigation and design on projects ranging from roadway pavements to building foundations. With our experienced personnel and understanding of the regional geology, we are able to provide clients with innovative and practical solutions to their geotechnical challenges. FME's field engineers and technicians have a detailed understanding of the technical and logistical aspects of drilling in various conditions, performing in-situ testing, and properly collecting field samples for testing in our AASHTO-accredited laboratory.

read moreZane Abernethy, PE, founder of FME, has 47 years of experience providing geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental services. With his expertise and vast experience, he enjoys working on complex and challenging projects, and has become a known name in the industry. As President, Zane is responsible for the overall management of FME. He also oversees highly technical projects and provides senior review and daily support to our professionals. Adam Shannon, PE has 22 years of experience in the design, management, inspection, and construction of projects.

read moreFME is a steadily growing team of professionals with diverse expertise and talents working together to provide solutions to client challenges. For ambitious entry-level and seasoned practiced professionals alike, FME offers a supportive, collaborative workplace designed to help employees thrive and grow professionally. FME is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. We offer competitive wages and benefits, to include medical, dental, vision, flex spending plans, 401(k), and career development.