Deep Foundation Solutions
Building Solid Ground for Critical Infrastructure
Helical Piers
Steel shafts with helical plates screwed into the ground to transfer load to stable soil or bedrock
Applications: New construction, underpinning, and foundation repair
Benefits:
- Quick installation with minimal disturbance
- Immediate load-bearing capability
- Ideal for limited access areas
- Can be installed in all weather conditions
- Environmentally friendly – reusable and removable
Drilled Piers (Caissons)
Large-diameter concrete shafts drilled deep into the earth to support heavy loads
Applications: Bridges, towers, high-rise structures, industrial facilities
Benefits:
- High load-bearing capacity
- Suitable for variable soil conditions
- Reduced vibration during installation
- Customizable diameter and depth for design flexibility
Driven Piles
Steel, concrete, or timber piles driven into the ground using impact or vibration methods
Applications: Marine structures, bridges, commercial and industrial foundations
Benefits:
- Proven reliability and strength
- Rapid installation with immediate verification of bearing capacity
- Excellent performance in soft or loose soils
- Long-term durability and minimal maintenance
Our Deep Foundation Services
Our Deep Foundation Division well-suited for:
Commercial Buildings
Commercial buildings and tenant-space additions where shallow foundations are insufficient
Parking Structures
Parking ramps and multi- level structures in downtown or constrained sites
Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure, utilities or municipal buildings in the Upper Midwest where soil, bedrock depth or groundwater complicate shallow footing design
Specialty Solutions
Specialized solutions for lateral loads, groundwater or difficult access
Sheet Piles
Interlocking steel sheets driven vertically to create retaining walls or shoring systems
Applications: Excavation support, waterfront structures, flood protection
Benefits:
- Effective earth and water retention
- Reusable and recyclable materials
- Quick installation and removal
- Minimal site footprint and disturbance
Aggregate / Stone Columns
Columns of compacted gravel or stone installed to reinforce soft soils and reduce settlement
Applications: Ground improvement beneath embankments, footings, slabs, and storage tanks
Benefits:
- Increases bearing capacity and soil drainage
- Reduces settlement and liquefaction risk
- Cost-effective and sustainable solution
- Compatible with most soil improvement techniques