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The 4 Most Used Deep Foundation Types

The 4 Most Used Deep Foundation Types

In large-scale and industrial construction projects, choosing the right foundation is critical to ensuring structural integrity, safety, and longevity. Among these, deep foundations are commonly used when the upper layers of soil are not strong enough to support the...

Helical Piles for Pipeline Anchoring

Helical Piles for Pipeline Anchoring

Pipelines are foundational to the oil and gas industry, facilitating the efficient and safe transportation of essential resources from production sites to refineries and distribution centers. However, these critical infrastructures can face obstacles such as soil...

Helical Piles vs Driven Piles

Helical Piles vs Driven Piles

Foundation systems are the backbone of any construction project, ensuring that buildings will stand securely. Helical piles and driven piles both provide structural support for construction projects by transferring structural loads to deeper and stable soil layers. To...

How Deep Can Helical Piles Go? & Other FAQs

How Deep Can Helical Piles Go? & Other FAQs

Helical piles, also known as screw piles, are innovative foundation solutions that have gained popularity in construction and engineering projects. These versatile piles offer several advantages, such as ease of installation, minimal environmental impact, and high...

What Is Underpinning? How It Works & When You Need It

What Is Underpinning? How It Works & When You Need It

In the world of large industrial structures, the stability and safety of the building are of utmost importance. When existing structures show signs of distress, such as settlement, cracking, or uneven floors, it's vital to address these issues promptly.  One solution...

What Are the Best Commercial Foundation Repair Solutions?

What Are the Best Commercial Foundation Repair Solutions?

Foundation repair for residential properties is widely discussed, but foundation issues don’t just affect older homes. Commercial buildings and structures can also be subject to foundation issues, sometimes with financially devastating consequences. Some of the most...

Helical Pile Load Tests: What, When, How, and Why?

Helical Pile Load Tests: What, When, How, and Why?

If you’ve been looking into helical pile foundations, you may have seen mention of helical pile load tests. Load testing for helical piles can seem confusing, and it’s something we get a lot of questions about. To help tackle some of those questions, we’re breaking...

Your Guide to Helical Pile Spacing Requirements

Your Guide to Helical Pile Spacing Requirements

Helical pile foundations present a great solution for a variety of deep foundation needs — from underwater installation to support offshore wind turbines to commercial buildings in seismic activity-prone areas. They can be more cost-efficient than traditional...

How Long Do Helical Piles Last?

How Long Do Helical Piles Last?

You may have heard that helical piles are some of the strongest, most durable foundational solutions on the market. But how long do they actually last? Find out below.  How Long Do Helical Piles Last? The Breakdown Generally speaking, helical piles can last 100 years...

Your Guide to Helical Pile Terminology

Your Guide to Helical Pile Terminology

The helical pile world can be technical and confusing. With decades of experience in the industry, we’re happy to help simplify it a bit. If helical piles are a new concept for you or you’re looking for more information before you can fully decide if they’re the right...

Are Helical Piles Environmentally Friendly?

Are Helical Piles Environmentally Friendly?

The construction industry has a large footprint and heavy footfall when it comes to environmental impact. But more than ever, reducing that impact is a necessary consideration for industrial and commercial construction for social, ecological, and economic reasons....

6 Helical Pile Foundation Design Considerations

6 Helical Pile Foundation Design Considerations

Before helical piles are installed, there are a few design considerations you need to make to ensure they'll effectively support the intended structure. Without taking into account the size and shape of the piles, the type of soil, the pile capacity, and other such...

How to Determine Helical Pile Load Capacity

How to Determine Helical Pile Load Capacity

Helical piles are used to create strong, steady foundations with the ability to bear heavy loads in unique or difficult terrains. Because of their critical function in supporting foundations for industrial applications, it’s important to know exactly how much weight...

Helical Foundation vs. Concrete Foundation: Which Is Better

Helical Foundation vs. Concrete Foundation: Which Is Better

If you’re planning a large construction project, you need to find a foundational solution that will keep your structure standing strong for years to come. In the past, traditional concrete foundations have been the go-to method. But in recent years, that’s begun to...