While GEOSS looks at the planet, local practitioners like those following (Singapore) or the Geotechnical Engineering Office (Hong Kong) look at the borehole. Their guidelines focus on the practical "how-to" of construction: Design and Installation Standards
A common local practice for pile load testing involves using a heavy deadweight (kentledge) to apply a test load, ensuring the pile can handle its designed stress. While GEOSS looks at the planet, local practitioners
: Since the mandate by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), structural designs must utilize the partial factor safety format of the Eurocodes, using local GeoSS documents as Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI). While GEOSS looks at the planet
