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Project stories and engineering notes from the field.
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Building Strong Foundations in the Lower Mainland: Why Helical Piles and Micro Piles Are the Answer
From soft Surrey clays to Richmond’s peat and Abbotsford’s alluvium, the Lower Mainland’s soils make traditional shallow foundations risky. Helical piles and micro piles are the engineer-approved alternative.
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Underpinning Foundations in Richmond: Protecting Against Settlement and Liquefaction
Richmond’s saturated sands and high groundwater create both settlement and seismic risk. A recent BC Foundations project on Granville Avenue used 2-7/8″ helical piles driven 35–40 feet to bypass liquefiable soils.
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Building Strong Foundations Across BC: Real Projects, Real Results
From steep slopes in the Interior to challenging soils along the coast, BC Foundations brings engineered solutions to homeowners, contractors, and engineers across British Columbia. A look at recent projects in Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm, and Kelowna.
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