Mitigate Project Risk
Dig Deeper and Find the Right Expertise
Large capital projects have their share of risks. Those risks are multiplied when deep foundation construction is required. Excavation is the wrong time to discover the specified pile type or deep foundation system is not suitable for actual conditions.
As we revealed in a recent article in BIC Magazine, owners and general contractors can mitigate risks and reduce costs by including deep foundations specialists on the planning team. The deep foundations team can offer expertise in such areas as:
- Selecting the most constructable and economical deep foundation solution based on the project’s location, soil properties, resource requirements, and construction logistics
- Optimizing pile design by conducting a test pile program
- Procuring materials as early as possible to avoid delays
- Planning site logistics to improve traffic flow and safety
Finding the right deep foundations team is key to getting the most value from the collaborative planning process. The team should have proven expertise in deep foundations and familiarity with industry requirements.
Baker Gulf Coast Industrial specializes in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical industries. We understand the rigorous administration, quality, and safety requirements typical of these projects. Further, we offer a full suite of deep foundations disciplines, providing general contractors with more options to best meet the needs of their projects.
Contact us to learn how we can bring more value to your next deep foundations project.
