About Us

AN OVERVIEW OF ACEM GEOTECHNIQUES
ACEM Geotechniques Limited is a nationally owned and independent Consulting practice specializing in the field of Geotechnical and Geomorphology Engineering and QA Testing for Soils, Concrete, Asphalt, and Construction Material Testing including Geotechnical Drilling Services.
With over 35 years in this field, ACEM has proven to be the best and the most successful Geotechnical Engineering firm in Papua New Guinea with offices in Port Moresby, Lae, and Brisbane, Australia.
Since its inception, ACEM has been providing a comprehensive range of Geotechnical Services to a diverse range of projects throughout Papua New Guinea and Overseas.
Our Professional Geotechnical services are provided to a wide client base including Consulting Engineers, State and Local Government, Statutory Authorities, Mining and Industrial Companies, Developers, Builders, Contractors, and Private Individuals. The work is carried out for various structural and civil engineering projects.
We believe in providing superior geotechnical services with real practical value to our Clients. Our Designs and reports have technical merit but also provide practical “real-world” solutions. These solutions are presented in an easily understood, efficient, and highly professional manner.
At ACEM, we aim to bring you the very best in specialised testing and analysis services, which set international best practice and standards. We continuously invest in technology and resources to ensure modern and advanced laboratories that deliver high quality outcomes for our clients.
Our alliances with partners such as Shaw Urquhart Pty Ltd and Centramin Pty Ltd in Australia enable us to get the job done when you need it – on time and on budget. We also have extensive operating Mobile Laboratories/Site Laboratories available giving you access to our services anywhere in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.
ACEM is committed to the health and wellbeing of our people. We enforce stringent occupational health, safety and environmental practices in all our workplaces, and ensure that our people are trained in all aspects of the business.
Our business helps create cohesive communities through the building of better roads and safer public infrastructure.
We would welcome the opportunity to provide your next project with a solid foundation, based on our extensive experience in geotechnical investigations and designs.

MISSION
The mission of ACEM Geotechniques is to provide Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Material Testing Services, Geotechnical Drilling Services, and Asphalt Testing Services in conformance with the needs and requirements of our clients.
We see the provision of our services as being based on responsiveness to the needs and information requirements of our clients. We emphasis strong communication with clients and direct contact between the user of the information and the provider. That is, the geotechnical engineer will be involved in carrying out the fieldwork and preparing the investigation report and will establish and maintain direct contact with the client who will be using the information provided.
Our soils laboratories emphasize speed of response time and delivery of test results. Our service is provided by competent and experienced technicians able to understand client requirements and use their initiative where necessary to satisfy the client’s needs.
VISION
The vision of ACEM is to be recognized as a highly preferred, respected professional organization in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific with its services sought after by clients, known for its innovative approach to the provision of services and constantly seeking ways to improve.
