Strong Foundations With Helical Piles
Helical piles create an efficient, streamlined and solid foundation — embedded deep underground — that is instantly ready for loading and can withstand the loads of equipment and structures over the long term. With benefits from improved safety and schedule to lowered risk and greater cost effectiveness, helical piles are a strong option for foundations of the future.
The aging state of critical infrastructure, expanding needs, and supply chain and labor constraints have been at the forefront of industry conversations. These realities are placing a premium on the importance of durability, longevity and efficient project delivery. With our proven design, prefabrication and construction solutions, we provide substantial relief to ongoing challenges, including safety, risk, and schedule and budget constraints.
Helical piles are composed of helical bearing plates welded to a central steel shaft or extension. Transferring the load from the shaft to the ground, the helix-shaped plates efficiently screw into the soil with minimal disturbance. Installed via hydraulic drive head, helical piles provide secure foundations with verifiable performance.
Design
We engineer and specify piles to handle your project loads and requirements. They are designed to align with your specific performance and life span needs.
Prefabrication
Our in-house prefabrication resources provide exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.
Construction
From survey and staging to pile installation and connection, we set your project on a solid foundation for success.
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Helical Piles Improve Cost, Schedule and Durability of Substantial Industrial Projects
Helical piles have secured their spot as one of the most resilient, cost-effective foundation choices. When incorporated into an integrated delivery approach, in-house prefabrication and installation of these structural foundations provide even more value, adding to their wide-ranging benefits.
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Moving Forward With Helical Piles
The critical nature of our aging infrastructure has been at the forefront of industry conversations and concerns, increasing the awareness of durability, longevity and efficient project delivery. Helical piles create an intelligent, streamlined and solid foundation embedded deep underground that can withstand the loads of substation equipment and transmission line structures over the long term.
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Pembroke Creek Substation
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Matt Bauer
Associate Technical Consultant
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