Henry Drilling

From One Auger to a Foundation Drilling Leader

Our story

1974 – 1989: The First Auger and the Birth of D&B

Our journey began in 1974 when Ralph Henry saw a truck-mounted auger and purchased it with his 16-year-old son, Barry, in mind. By 1979, Barry was putting the truck to frequent use, building pole barns and augering holes for construction companies under the name D&B Auger Services Inc.

Throughout the 1980s, Barry and his wife and business partner, Bonnie, expanded the business into utility pole sales, delivery, and installation. They achieved this while raising three young children and being only in their early 20s—establishing the work ethic and dedication that still defines our company today.

1990 – 2005: Strategic Evolution

In the early 1990s, Barry and Bonnie ventured deeper into the drilling market, purchasing the third-largest truck-mounted drilling machine in Canada. In 1998, Don Henry joined his father, and together with Bonnie, they aggressively expanded the business.

Recognizing a void in the marketplace for specialized drilling, they purchased a 1988 track-mounted Spiradrill rig and put it to work immediately on a project in Burnaby that required pre-drilling for a 2,000-pile job. Just as his father had done 20 years earlier, Don learned how to use this new equipment, manage the project, and repair the drill personally. These long hours and difficult work led to the creation of Henry Foundation Drilling Inc.

2006 – Present: Industry Leadership & Expansion

In 2006, Don’s brother Ken joined the fold. This allowed Don to focus entirely on Henry Drilling—spreading word to prospective clients, purchasing more drills, and bidding projects throughout Western Canada. Ken focused his attention on running and operating D&B Auger Services Inc., while also managing the bookwork for both companies.

Since purchasing our first Soilmec track-mounted rig in 2008, Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. has grown to operate the largest fleet of drill rigs in British Columbia. Simultaneously, D&B Auger Services has expanded to dominate the market in the Lower Mainland for pole sales and installation and has opened a dedicated pole transport division in Alberta.

Today, all four Henrys—Barry, Bonnie, Don, and Ken—remain actively involved. As for the original 1974 truck-mounted auger? It is still part of our fleet today, working hard more than 40 years later.

1974

Company history begins

Our mission

Henry Foundation Drilling exists to solve the toughest deep foundation challenges. We bring the expertise, equipment, and drive to make every project faster, safer, and more competitive.

Our vision

To build the foundations that build Canada, defined by relentless innovation, unmatched safety, and the determination to take on the most complex projects in the industry.

Safety and quality

At Henry Foundation Drilling Inc., safety is the bedrock of every project we undertake. We are proud to maintain our Certificate of Recognition (COR®) certification through the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA), a WorkSafeBC COR® Certifying Partner, reflecting our strong commitment to high standards of occupational health and safety across British Columbia.

The Certificate of Recognition (COR®) is a voluntary employer certification program that recognizes businesses with an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) that goes beyond basic legal compliance.

In British Columbia's construction industry, the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) is a WorkSafeBC COR® Certifying Partner.

To achieve and maintain COR® certification, our safety management system undergoes rigorous auditing against established COR® standards, focusing on continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and proactive hazard prevention.

By maintaining our COR® certification, Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. delivers distinct benefits to our clients, partners, and team members:

• Workplace Safety: Our comprehensive safety protocols help to ensure that every worker goes home safe at the end of the day, minimizing incidents and fostering a culture of active risk management.

• Proven Industry Leadership & Competitive Advantage: COR® certification signals to general contractors, engineers, and project owners that Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. operates with a strong safety culture, supporting reliability and adherence to recognized safety standards on every job site.

• Operational Efficiency: Through continuous evaluation and adherence to the “Plan, Do, Check, Act” cycle, we work to maintain efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline project execution.

Safety is built into every project we execute. We work in consultation with our field crews and project teams to maintain high workplace safety standards and aim to exceed regulatory requirements.

Cooperation and adherence to our safety program is expected from every member of our team. This shared commitment protects our greatest asset—our people—while supporting the quality and excellence we aim to bring to every project.

• COR® Certificate of Recognition seal
• WorkSafeBC (Henry Drilling logo lockup)
• CWB Certification
• BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA)
• WHMIS
• WorkSafeBC