BC Foundations Gallery

Geotechnical steep slope assessment and structural design for elevated foundation support. 

 Structural engineering and foundation design for reinforced retaining wall system. 

 Helical piles designed and installed for a home addition to an existing house.

  Our in-house rig installing Micro piles for a residential home on a steep slope. The installation went through loose and weathered rock until reaching stable bedrock, transforming an otherwise unusable lot into a safe and buildable site with a beautiful, secure home. 

   Example of the value of in-house engineering. During installation, soil conditions required additional piles to ensure stability and safety. Our engineering team was on-site to quickly review, redesign, and add the required piles in under an hour — preventing what could have been catastrophic consequences if piles were installed without proper engineering oversight. 

   Helical piles installed in a tight access location to stabilize the structure and lift it by 3.5 inches, bringing it back into compliance 

   Field work for the design of a lock-block retaining wall system. The wall was engineered with geogrids and has remained stable and solid for several years since installation. 

  Structural engineering for a shop, including design of the thickened slab system and full framing layout. Our team sized and selected beams, posts, and detailed tall wall assemblies to ensure compliance with BCBC 2024, Division B, Section 4.

   Underpinning piles installed to stabilize a house that experienced severe settlement. The foundation was underlain by swelling clay to depths of 8–10 feet, so our piles were driven as deep as 40 feet to reach stable ground and provide a permanent solution.