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• Self Erecting
• One Truck Move
• Use a vibro on our mast
to drive/pull piling and
sheeting.
• Great for Predrilling
Augercast
Predrilling
Vibratory
Hammer
30” CFA x 30’ 18” CFA x 55’ 12” H-beams x 30’
time, we were granted some leniency and were able to get to
the point where we would only have to stop for a matter of
few minutes, which sped up the process considerably.”
Protecting species
In 2016, LINK427 confirmed the presence of threatened Barn
Swallow nesting in two barns in the path of the project. In
addition, field investigations also uncovered the presence
of four endangered bat species in the area. As the habitat of
these species at risk (SAR) could be impacted by the work
being done, a number of mitigation efforts were undertaken.
During the bird breeding season, an avian specialist was
brought on to help identify active nests (which were not disturbed)
and LINK427 was committed to habitat restoration
for the SAR, which included the creation of forging space and
the installation of new alternate nesting structures, or kiosks,
for Barn Swallow. For the SAR bats, a 30-metre buffer zone
around nesting trees and a strict, two-month ‘no vegetation
removal’ period for woodlands identified as being SAR bat
habitat were implemented measures.
The safety
On any project, Powell’s No. 1 goal is to ensure that everyone
returns home safe each and every night after work. As
such, the company goes well beyond the industry standard
to ensure their people use safety best-practices on the job site
at all times. Powell accomplishes this through daily job site
hazard analysis, regular safety meetings and posting signage
that identifies specific hazards, such as requiring double
hearing protection when close to machinery.
“Safety is the top priority at Powell; as it should be for all
companies,” said Gizzo. “Before we start any work for the
day we have a safety meeting and discussion about what to
watch out for and talk about how we want to work through
the day. And each time we change an operation, we get our
guys to stand down and conduct a new hazard analysis before
we even commence additional operations.”
The 427 expansion allowed Powell Foundations to showcase
its dedication to safety, innovation and hard work that it
puts into each of its deep foundation projects, and the company
is honoured to be recognized by Piling Canada as part
of its 3rd Annual Great Canadian Projects issue.
“We wanted to be part of this issue because of the great
pride we feel in successfully completing this very complex
project faster than the original timeline called for,” said
Gizzo. “To be recognized by Piling Canada for what we
achieved is good for the company and shows how good we
are at what we do; as well as how much we have grown since
2017. We are just getting better and better all the time at
Powell Foundations.”
PHOTOS COURTESY OF POWELL FOUNDATIONS
“We are a one-stop shop that can
handle every aspect of a shoring
and foundation project.”
– Carmine Gizzo, Powell foundations
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