Long considered the tiny foundation system, only to be used if loads are expected to be light, EBS Geostructural Inc. is showing that helical piles sure are mighty. EBS is utilizing Chance helical piles in the foundation of a 32-storey residential complex in London, Ont. ...
Managing geotechnical risk without being afraid
By Masoud Manzari, P.Eng. and Mark Tigchelaar, P. Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build
In the last article, we covered the relationship between projects and risk.
In this is the third and final installment, we will discuss the right way to manage geotechnical risk as it pertains to high-risk projects.
Cutting-edge monitoring system plays a key role in constructing Canada’s tallest high-rise building
By Jim Timlick
When construction of The One condominium and retail development in downtown Toronto wraps up in 2023, it will almost certainly be one of Canada’s most talked about architectural marvels.
The expansion of its primary maintenance facility last year was made possible with the use of flat jacks
By Paul Adair
The Fort Rouge Transit Garage is Winnipeg Transit’s central and primary maintenance and repair facility, handling the majority of the total upkeep for the city’s transit fleet. Built in 1969, Fort Rouge Garage was considered state-of-the-art; the Storage Garage features a special drive-through wash bay, as well as additional areas to check oil, water, tires and lights of each bus after the day’s run. A separate maintenance and repair building also handles scheduled maintenance inspections and major repairs.
American Piledriving Equipment Inc. brings its deep foundation experience to northern Ontario, helping to install wick drains in the rebuild of the century-old Blanche River Bridge
By Paul Adair
In March 2019, the Government of Ontario announced that it would be investing $1.3 billion to help rebuild and restore 123 highway projects across the province, of which $291 million has been earmarked to support infrastructure renewal projects throughout northeastern Ontario. One of these important projects was the replacement of the Blanche River Bridge on Highway 569, near New Liskeard.
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