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We’re the Helical Pile Pioneers. Here’s Why…
We’re innovation obsessed. While others may think the design of the helical pile and its applications are limited, we continue to prove otherwise. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned, and continue to learn, about helical piles (which is a lot) and we use that knowledge to help the deep-foundation industry.
REMOTE-CONTROLLED DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT SOLVES CHALLENGING HELICAL PIER INSTALLATION
Image Credit: Brokk/Drilling Service Co.When it comes to deep foundation systems, helical piers are gaining traction with contractors across the country. This anchoring method offers minimal ground disturbance and leaves no spoils. There’s also no cure time involved,...
5.5″ HELICAL PILES FOR A HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE RETROFIT
Earlier this year, a $92 million expansion project started at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Part of this project involved the conversion of an existing 7-story parking garage into space for additional patient rooms and a Women’s Services area.
STELCOR® DDMS TOUCHING DOWN AT JFK AIRPORT
Another successful STELCOR install at JFK Airport in New York City. This time around, we had the opportunity to provide a deep foundation solution for the expansion of the terminal 4 headhouse. In layman’s terms, the part of the airport where you get tickets, drop off baggage, stand in long lines, or wait for bags that may or may not arrive.
12.75″ helical pipe piles for soe in the Bronx
In late 2020, Family Life Academy and Charter School(FLACS) closed on the largest tax-exempt bond for a charter school operator in New York City’s history. The $126.4 million transaction will include renovating existing facilities and constructing the new FLACS IV location. The new campus is estimated to cost $42 million and will be developed by Highmark school development.
42 STELCOR® DDMS FOR WIND TURBINES IN CALIFORNIA
Dole’s salad processing plant in Soledad, CA, recently began a $10 million project to install two wind turbines. The turbines will provide power to the facility to aid Dole in achieving its goal of net zero carbon emissions from Dole-managed operations by 2030.
FLYING EXCAVATORS AND STELCOR DDM’S AT A PAPER MILL IN DULUTH, MN
ST Paper & Tissue acquired its Duluth, MN location in early 2021 and began a $54 million overhaul of the facilities shortly after. The installation of a new tissue paper machine will be one of the most notable upgrades to the facility. The new paper mill will be installed inside the existing factory, and a new foundation will be necessary to support it.
93 STELCOR DDM’S INSTALLED FOR A 7-STORY HOSPITAL ADDITION
The Highland Hospital Patient Tower Project will take three years to complete and will open in the spring of 2023. The project will add five additional stories to the existing 2-story southeast wing and join the south and southeast wings with a 7-story structure.
Types Of Foundations
Like any great team, business, or relationship, a strong foundation is the key to long-term success. Evaluating different types of foundations and exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each is a crucial step in planning any project. Through our years of experience...
KEEPING UP A FACADE – ITHACA, NY
As we all know, a multi-story century-old brick facade with no building behind it is not going to be the most steady structure. The possibility of vibrations strikes fear in any sensible person. Enter.. helical piles. As part of the West End Ironworks redevelopment...