Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) successfully completed a complex, high-stakes geotechnical project in South Vancouver’s dynamic River District community. Operating under demanding geotechnical constraints, our team delivered industry-leading foundation solutions tailored to difficult urban waterfront conditions.

Secant Pile Foundation Drilling in South Vancouver’s River District

Project Overview & Technical Scope

The pile toes terminated in a clean sand layer, presenting a severe operational hurdle: extracting casings risked creating suction and disturbing the critical bearing stratum. To overcome this challenge and ensure long-term structural integrity:

Engineering Solutions for Complex Ground Conditions

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River District Secant Pile Project

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. provides specialty drilling, shoring, and piling solutions for complex projects across British Columbia and Western Canada.

Piling Rigs

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Drilling Applications

Applications
Secant pile walls are used for:

Construction and Installation Process
The walls are formed by constructing intersecting reinforced concrete piles with a usual overlap of three inches.

Secant Piles

Soldier pile and lagging is an earth retention system consisting of wide flange or H-Pile steel beams driven or placed in drilled holes.

The installation process follows these steps:

Benefits of Soldier Pile and Lagging
This earth retention method is a viable option for many contractors due to the following advantages:

Limitations and Ground Conditions
While highly effective for many projects, this specific method does not work well in:

Soldier Piles and Lagging

Sheet piles are sections of sheet materials with interlocking edges that are driven into the ground. They are used in both permanent and temporary applications for both shoring and structural work to provide:

Most commonly made of steel, sheet piles can be installed via top driving or vibratory methods.

Ground Conditions and Limitations
Sheet piles do not work well in dense hard ground or ground with cobbles and boulders. Typically, when encountering these specific areas:

Sheet Piles

At Henry Drilling, we provide professional earth retention systems designed to adapt to the specific challenges of any terrain. For your project's containment and excavation support, we offer three of the industry's most efficient shoring methods: Secant Piles, Soldier Piles, and Sheet Piles. Explore the sections below to review the detailed characteristics, advantages, and applications of each system to determine the optimal structural solution for your project.

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Shoring

Bored piles are the most versatile and most used technology in deep foundations around the world. This deep foundation method can reach depths of more than 80 metres, making it suitable for almost any job.

Bored piles can be installed through layers of solid rock and other debris with no vibration and very little noise. Additionally, drilling diameters do not have limits, and no permanent, expensive steel casing is required.

Specifications and Dimensions
- Typical Hole Diameters: 16 inches to 144 inches
- Typical Hole Depths: 10 feet to 200 feet

Specifications:
- Typical Hole Diameters: 16 inches to 144 inches
- Typical Hole Depths: 10 feet to 200 feet

Bored Piles (with or without casing)

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc has extensive experience with fully cased large diameter drilled shafts. This method is highly effective in all sorts of drilling conditions, including:

Equipment Fleet and Capabilities
To support complex foundation projects, our specialized equipment inventory includes:
- Five oscillators ranging from 1500mm to 3050mm
- A large selection of segmental oscillator casing

Also covered:
- Large boulders
- Artesian conditions
- Loose soils
- Hard water bearing tills

Large Diameter Oscillator Piles

Continuous flight auger piles combine the advantages of driven piles with the versatility of bored piles. This installation method allows piles to be excavated without decompression of the soil, permitting work close to existing structures.

This system makes it much easier to install piles in collapsing soils with no need for casings or drilling slurry.

Versatile Soil and Ground Conditions
This drilling method allows piles to be excavated in a wide variety of soils and formations, including:
- Dry or water-logged soils
- Loose or cohesive soils
- Low-capacity, soft-rock formations
- Loamy clays, limestones, and sandstone

Continuous Flight Auger Piles

Henry Drilling owns and operates a wide selection of vibratory and diesel hammers for the installation of driven H-piles, pipe piles, caissons, sheet piles, and timber piles.

Our track record includes installing driven pipe piles to over 70m depth, sheet piles up to 80’ in length, and caissons up to 12’ in diameter.

Advantages of Driven Piles
This foundation and earth retention method offers distinct benefits, including the ability:

Driven Piles

Screw piles can be installed in soft grounds and achieve relatively high loads both in tension and in compression. They can be installed without vibration and are highly suitable for tight areas.

Screw Piles

Down hole hammer drilling is an efficient way to drill into medium to hard rock formations.

HFDI has the ability to perform this specialized drilling work using a variety of installation methods, including:

Also covered:
- Reverse circulation
- Single hammer
- Cluster hammer
- Ring bit

DHH Piles

At Henry Drilling, we deliver high-capacity deep foundation solutions tailored to meet the structural demands of any project environment. Our specialized fleet and technical expertise cover a comprehensive range of piling methods—including Bored, Oscillator, CFA, Driven, Screw, and Down Hole Hammer (DHH) piles. Explore our capabilities below to find the most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective piling technology for your specific ground conditions.

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Foundation Piles

With single axis soil mixing, the soil is mixed with grout injected through the drill string. This process creates a grout soil mix that is typically in the range of 1-5mpa.

Applications and Equipment Capabilities
This specific installation method can be used for:
HFDI uses this method when mass mixing or having to penetrate difficult soil conditions. To perform this work, we utilize high torque drilling machines, such as our Bauer BG40’s.

Single Axis Auger Mixing

The triple axis auger mixing method consists of three soil mixing tools that overlap, creating a continuous wall three piles at a time.

During the installation process, grout and bentonite are injected through the center stem of the augers as the tools are advanced into the soil, producing a consistent soil and grout mixture.

Applications and Advantages
This installation method is a cost-effective way to:

Triple Axis Auger Mixing

At Henry Drilling, we provide advanced soil mixing solutions engineered to improve ground stability and create structural barriers. Utilizing specialized high-torque machinery, our single axis and triple axis auger mixing methods efficiently blend in-situ soil with grout or bentonite to build foundation elements, install high-capacity shoring, or create reliable water cut-offs for deep excavations.

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Soil Improvement

Gas extraction wells are used to collect gas that is generated as waste decomposes. Vertical extraction wells are becoming more and more popular around North America.

What are Gas Extraction Wells?

HFDI has drilled many different landfill sites with great success, utilizing the following specifications:

Experience and Specifications

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Gas Extraction Wells

Our Gear

The Bauer BG18H is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The BG 18H is equipped with an efficient CAT engine a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 132,000lbs (60t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Bauer BG18H

The Bauer BG20H is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The BG20H is equipped with an efficient CAT engine, a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 140,000lbs (64t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Bauer BG20H

The Bauer BG28H is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The BG28H is equipped with an efficient CAT engine, a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 220,000lbs (100t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Bauer BG28H

The Bauer BG30V is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The BG30V is equipped with an efficient CAT engine, a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 240,000lbs (110t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Bauer BG30V

The Bauer BG36V is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The BG36V is equipped with an efficient CAT engine, a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 280,000lbs (127t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Bauer BG36V

The Bauer BG39V is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The BG39V is equipped with an efficient CAT engine, a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 310,000lbs (140t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Bauer BG39V

The Bauer BG40V is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The Bauer BG40V is equipped with an efficient CAT engine, a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 330,000lbs (150t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Bauer BG40V

The Fundex F3500 is one of the largest machines in the range of Fundex multifunctional foundation rigs. The F3500 is used for a variety of drilling and pile-driving methods such as soil displacement drilling, CFA drilling, cast-in-situ and pre-cast pile-driving. The cabin can be swiveled out to provide a good view of the work. The extension pieces for the leader are fed in from the bottom, which is beneficial in limited spaces and makes for easy and fast installation. The strong tubular leader is suitable for torque of 500kNm over the entire length. Because of the unique leader construction, it is possible to lower the leader 35 meters beneath the soil level. Stability of the F3500 is high thanks to front and rear supports and a low centre of gravity. Because of the use of an additional powerpack the transport weight is low.

Technical specifications:

Also: 
Winches: 1 x 15 tonnes (vertical movement of the leader); 1 x 12.5 tonnes (pull up); 1 x 12.5 tonnes (pull down or pile winch); 1 x 5 tonnes (auxiliary winch for rotating JIB); 1 x 5 tonnes (pile winch); 1 x 1.5 tonnes (auxiliary winch); 1 x 0.9 tonnes (lift winch)

Fundex

The Soilmec SR30 is optimized for a variety of drilling techniques with increased efficiency that leads to higher productivity and lower fuel consumption. The SR30 is equipped with an Deutz engine, a high-performance hydraulic system and operates at a weight of approx. 85,000lbs (39t).

HFDI utilizes this model of drill for the following specialized drilling technologies.

Soilmec SR30

The Kobelco CK1000 Crawler Crane has a maximum capacity of 100 tons and a maximum main boom length of 200 feet, with a jib extension of an additional 60 feet. Like all Kobelco cranes, it is designed from the ground up for reliable operation, convenient maintenance, and easy transport. The CK1000 is fabricated from high tensile steel and optimized using CAD technology for unmatched rigidity. Fully hydraulic, it excels in all crawler crane operations.

It performs all crane tasks including load hoist, boom hoist, swing, propel and crawler extension/extraction, free-fall, as well as counterweight and crawler frame installation and removal.

Other key features include:

Kobelco CK1000

The Kobelco CK1100G Crawler Crane is designed from the ground up for reliable operation, convenient maintenance and easy transport. The CK1100G features a new engine that complies with EPA Tier IV Final standards. This crane has also been designed with energy saving assist systems known as the “G-modes”, which can achieve up to a 30% savings in fuel consumption. The “G-modes” include the auto idle stop system, energy saving winch control system, and the engine RPM limitation system.

The G-series cab gives the operator better visibility, mobility, and a relaxed environment to enhance efficiency. The cabs front glass has been increased adding an expanded field of view which provides improved operating conditions and increased safety and operability. Kobelco has designed a new monitor which displays hook height, wind speed, engine speed, gauges, over-swing prevention device, switches, error messages, and a display lamp of standard functions.

Other features of the G series include:

Kobelco CK1100G

The Liebherr HS 895 operating weight includes:

The lifting capacities are valid for 360 degrees of swing with a speed from 0-3.6 rpm and 3 speed ranges to increase swing precision.

The winches on the Liebherr are outstanding in their compact design and easy assembly. Clutch and braking functions on the free-fall system are provided by a compact design, low wear and maintenance-free multi-disc brake. The drag and hoist winches use pressure controlled, variable flow hydraulic motors. This system features sensors that automatically adjust oil flow to provide max winch speed depending on the load. The main pumps are operated by a distributor gearbox. Axial piston displacement pumps work in closed and open circuits supplying oil only when needed.

Liebherr HS895HD

The Manitowoc 11000-1 Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane is a competitive offering from Manitowoc in the 100 mt (110 USt) crawler crane market. Featuring self-assembly capabilities and button style wire rope terminations allowing for a quick and easy assembly.

The 11000-1 comes equipped with new energy saving systems. The Green-Engine mode conserves fuel during full speed drum operation under load at a lower engine RPM. It has a self-erecting counterweight that eliminates the need for an assist crane and allows for reduced counterweight chart operation. The retractable crawlers can be extended and retracted for better jobsite maneuverability.

Some features include:

Manitowoc 11000-1

The Mantis 14010 Telescopic Crawler Crane has a capacity of 70-tons and a maximum counterweight of 30,000lbs (13.6-tonnes). The Mantis has an extraordinarily low center of gravity with a minimum overhead clearance height of just 10ft 1ins (3.06m). Rated at a 70-ton lifting capacity and a full 10ft (3m) radius, the Mantis can pick-and-carry its entire load chart through a full 360. With tracks extended, the crane can make lifts with the main boom fully telescoped to 111ft 6ina (34m) and laid-out horizontally. Even with zero counterweight installed – the 14010 can pick-and-carry 60-tons and operate with its main boom fully extended to reach a radius of 90ft (28m).

The Mantis specializes in narrow roadways with tracks retracting for 12ft 6ins overall width. It can walk with 70,600lbs on booms to 61ft (18.6m) or 44,000lbs on the fully telescoped main boom. The Mantis 14010 can pull through deep mud without bogging down and offers a new luxury cab with state-of-the-art operator aids.

Key features include:

Mantis 14010

The Mantis 15010 Telescopic Crawler Crane combines renowned heavy-duty design with new control and operating features. It is designed to handle heavy-duty cycle applications as well as pure lift crane work. The 15010 is designed from the ground up as a telescopic boom crawler crane. It employs much less counterweight than other varieties of cranes to avoid rearward stability problems on sloping ground. This together with its 260 hp Cummins engine and high-pressure hydraulics allows for extraordinary gradeability of up to 68%.

The 15010’s class leading lift capacities are achieved by the wide stance telescopic crawler base instead of massive counterweights. This stability is demonstrated by its ability to pick and carry its full 75t load chart with its tracks extended; and even more impressively can pick and carry 50 tons at a full 360° with its tracks retracted to an overall width of only 12 ft – 6 in.

Key features include:

Mantis 15010

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Volvo EC360B LC

Komatsu WA380-6

Kobelco SK55 Excavator

Kobelco SK135

John Deere 624J

JLG600S Manlift

JLG1200SJP Boom Lift

JCB Backhoe

Hyster Forklift

Hitachi Zaxis 330

Rentals

Projects

For this major infrastructure development, Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. successfully installed 150 secant piles (3’ in diameter) with drilling depths reaching up to 70’. This high-performance secant wall created the essential structural shoring required for a massive tunnel-boring machine (TBM) to drill safely through Burnaby Mountain as part of the Evergreen Rapid Transit Line Project.

Shoring Wall for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) | Port Moody, BC

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was selected as the specialized subcontractor to execute all drilled shaft packages for the new rapid transit line stations, showcasing our capabilities in high-vibration, urban, and mathematically complex deep foundation environments.

Rapid Transit Station Drilled Shaft Packages | Coquitlam & Port Moody, BC

This critical transit station and special structure required the installation of large-diameter drilled shafts (6’ diameter) to a depth of 66’.

1. Lougheed Station & Special Structures

Deep foundation works at this station involved the installation of 19 drilled piles (6’ diameter) equipped with permanent 6’ x 1” wall steel casing pipe.

2. Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station

This scope of work consisted of installing heavy-duty foundation piles sized at 914mm and 610mm in diameter, reaching deep structural depths of 34 meters.

3. Port Moody Station

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Evergreen Rapid Transit

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) successfully executed the specialized design-build shoring scope for the new Golden Ears Pump Station infrastructure project. Partnering closely with Isherwood Engineering, HFDI co-designed a highly cost-effective, heavy-duty shoring solution engineered to dual-function as a structural support and a high-efficiency water cut-off wall for the site.

Project Overview & Collaborative Engineering

To manage the complex geotechnical requirements and hydrologic conditions of the project, a robust system utilizing heavy sheet piles, structural steelwork, and ground anchors was selected.

Deep Foundation & Structural Shoring Specifications

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Golden Ears Rapid Station

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was contracted to execute the comprehensive design-build shoring scope for the new North Shore pump station, strategically positioned directly underneath the historic Lions Gate Bridge.

Collaborating closely with the client, HFDI engineered a highly cost-effective and structurally advanced design consisting of a circular secant pile compression ring adjoining an internally braced secant pile shaft.

Phase 1: North Shore Pump Station (Lions Gate Bridge)

Following the success of Phase 1, Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. was trusted to design and construct the temporary structural shoring for the new pump station expansion along with eight (8) specialized access shafts.

This critical infrastructure phase facilitates the installation of sub-surface conveyance piping designed to transfer wastewater efficiently from the existing Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant to the state-of-the-art North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Phase 2: Wastewater Conveyance Access Shafts (Shafts 2, 6, 8, and 9)

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was contracted to execute the comprehensive design-build shoring scope for the new North Shore pump station, strategically positioned directly underneath the historic Lions Gate Bridge.

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North Shore Pump Station

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) successfully executed the highly specialized installation of a deep secant pile cut-off wall on a dike structure in Nunavut. This critical mining infrastructure project was engineered to split a lake in half, facilitating safe and environmentally compliant resource extraction. Throughout the project, HFDI collaborated closely with an exceptional project team, including the mine owner, general contractors, and consulting engineers.

Managing heavy civil construction and deep foundation works in an remote, sub-zero environment required rigorous planning, specialized drilling methodologies, and robust equipment mobilization:

Deep Foundation & Water Barrier Specifications

Arctic Construction & Extreme Weather Execution

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Nunavut Whale Tail Dike

Following nearly a year of meticulous tender pursuit, Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was successfully awarded the contract for the Ovation deep shoring system for a new landmark tower development in New Westminster, BC.

When the project owner faced budget constraints with the original layout, HFDI stepped in with an innovative design-build shoring solution. This engineering pivot successfully reduced overall project costs, minimized structural risks, and optimized the tight construction schedule.

The sub-surface scope for this urban high-rise development was exceptionally demanding, featuring some of the most challenging drilling conditions in the region:

Complex Geotechnical & Hydrologic Challenges

To combat these severe conditions, HFDI engineered a high-performance shoring matrix utilizing deep secant piles, high-capacity ground anchors, and structural steel corner braces.

The Engineering Solution & Meticulous Execution

The final execution of the Ovation shoring wall stood as an immense success for the civil infrastructure team:

Project Success & Quality Milestones

Following nearly a year of meticulous tender pursuit, Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was successfully awarded the contract for the Ovation deep shoring system for a new landmark tower development in New Westminster, BC.

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Ovation Deep Shoring Project

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) is delivering specialized deep foundation work for the Bradner Overpass project along Highway 1 in Abbotsford, BC. Our scope includes the supply and installation of permanent steel pipe piles designed to provide reliable, long-term structural support for this important transportation infrastructure project.

Bradner Overpass Foundation Piles

HFDI was contracted to supply and install 32 permanent steel pipe piles, each measuring 914 mm in diameter and approximately 20 metres in length.

The piles were installed using an advanced hydraulic impact hammer mounted on a 110-ton crawler crane. From equipment mobilization through final pile installation, our experienced foundation drilling team focused on precision, safety and operational efficiency.

Each steel pipe pile was driven within the required project tolerances and specifications, creating a strong and dependable foundation for the Bradner Overpass.

Permanent Steel Pipe Pile Installation

Completing foundation work beside one of British Columbia’s busiest transportation corridors required detailed planning and close coordination.

Although traffic control was managed by the client, the HFDI team worked within strict traffic management plans, limited operating windows, overhead restrictions and extensive site safety requirements.

Heavy-equipment mobilization was carefully scheduled to reduce disruption to Highway 1 traffic. This included moving the 110-ton crawler crane during overnight hours, at approximately 2 a.m., while maintaining the project’s required safety standards.

Deep Foundation Work Along Highway 1

Safety and accuracy remained central throughout every stage of the foundation pile installation. Our team coordinated equipment, personnel and installation activities to meet demanding site conditions without compromising quality or productivity.

HFDI’s experience with large-diameter steel pipe piles and complex infrastructure projects allowed the work to progress efficiently while meeting the client’s technical and operational requirements.

Safe and Precise Project Execution

Stage 1 of the Bradner Overpass foundation work has been successfully completed. All 32 permanent steel pipe piles were installed within the required tolerances and project schedule.

The work met the project’s quality expectations, and the client has expressed satisfaction with the completed stage. Henry Foundation Drilling is now preparing for Stages 2 and 3, bringing the same expertise, safety standards and commitment to the remaining foundation work.

Stage 1 Successfully Completed

Henry Foundation Drilling provides deep foundation construction, steel pipe pile installation and specialized drilling solutions for transportation, commercial and infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia and Western Canada.

Planning a complex foundation project? Contact Henry Foundation Drilling to discuss safe, efficient and dependable deep foundation solutions.

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Bradner Overpass

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was successfully awarded the comprehensive design-build shoring contract for the high-profile Sapperton Pump Station Replacement Project. Tasked with delivering a robust and reliable deep foundation retention system, HFDI engineered a custom structural layout tailored to manage severe hydrostatic loads and strict site boundaries.

The structural execution for this municipal utility installation required exhaustive geotechnical planning due to its immediate proximity to active natural waterways:

Severe Environmental & Hydrologic Challenges

To combat the intense hydrologic conditions and ensure a completely dry, secure excavation, HFDI selected and installed a high-performance shoring matrix utilizing deep secant piles, high-capacity ground anchors, and structural steel internal bracing.

The Engineering Solution & Quality Control

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Sapperton Pump Station Replacement

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was contracted by Copcan to supply and install driven steel pipe piles for the Kicking Horse River Bridge project near Golden, BC.

The project required specialized bridge foundation construction beside the existing structure and within a sensitive river environment. HFDI delivered the equipment, technical expertise and experienced crew required to complete the pile installation safely and efficiently.

Kicking Horse River Bridge Foundation Piles

HFDI supplied and installed 33 driven steel pipe piles for the new bridge foundations.

The steel piles ranged from approximately 18 to 31 metres in length. Each pile measured 30 inches in diameter with a wall thickness of 0.625 inches.

Our scope included:

Each stage of the pile-driving process was carefully planned to meet the project’s technical, environmental and safety requirements.

Driven Steel Pipe Pile Installation

Working close to the existing Kicking Horse River Bridge created several technical and logistical challenges.

Pile-driving operations required careful vibration monitoring to ensure established limits were not exceeded. Protecting the existing structure remained a priority throughout the foundation installation.

The river environment also introduced changing water levels and site conditions. Our crew coordinated pile-driving activities around the available working windows to maintain safe access and operational efficiency.

Overhead obstacles added another layer of complexity to the positioning and operation of the crane and pile-driving equipment. Detailed planning and experienced equipment operation allowed the work to proceed safely within the restricted site.

Foundation Work Beside the Existing Bridge

Foundation construction beside the Kicking Horse River required close attention to environmental protection and job-site safety.

HFDI coordinated its operations to reduce risk around the waterway while maintaining compliance with the project’s safety procedures. Equipment movements, pile positioning and installation activities were carefully managed throughout the work.

Our experienced team adapted to changing site conditions while continuing to meet the project schedule and installation requirements.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

The Kicking Horse River Bridge foundation pile installation was completed successfully and on schedule.

Strong coordination between Henry Foundation Drilling and Copcan supported an efficient workflow from mobilization through completion. Despite the restricted working area, vibration limitations, overhead obstacles and river conditions, all pile-driving work was completed safely and effectively.

This project demonstrates HFDI’s ability to deliver complex deep foundation and driven pile solutions for bridge and infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia.

Successful Project Completion

Henry Foundation Drilling provides driven steel pipe pile installation, deep foundation construction and specialized drilling services for bridges, highways and major infrastructure projects across British Columbia and Western Canada.

Planning a bridge or infrastructure foundation project? Contact Henry Foundation Drilling to discuss your project requirements.

Deep Foundation Solutions for Bridge Projects

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) was contracted by Copcan to supply and install driven steel pipe piles for the Kicking Horse River Bridge project near Golden, BC.

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Kicking Horse

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) completed specialized deep foundation and temporary shoring work for multiple bridge structures in Tappen, BC.

Working with Emil Anderson Construction Inc., our team installed driven piles, sheet piles and temporary shoring systems to support the eastbound and westbound bridges and the Tappen Creek Bridge. The multi-year project required careful coordination around traffic, overhead utilities, environmental requirements and sensitive work areas.

Tappen Bridges Foundation and Piling Project

HFDI installed a total of 51 driven piles across the Tappen bridge project:

Our scope included pile installation, drilling cleanouts and the installation of temporary support systems required for the bridge foundations.

Each element was installed according to the project specifications while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy and efficient site operations.

Driven Pile Installation for Multiple Bridges

The project required several types of heavy foundation construction equipment to complete the work safely and efficiently.

HFDI used Kobelco CK1100 crawler cranes for lifting and pile-driving operations, BG30 drilling rigs for pile cleanouts and an RTG piling rig for specialized installation work.

Using the right equipment for each phase allowed our team to adapt to changing site conditions and complete the foundation and shoring work within the required tolerances.

Specialized Foundation Equipment

Significant overhead utilities created restricted operating conditions for cranes, drilling rigs and pile-driving equipment.

Equipment positioning and movement required detailed planning to maintain safe clearances. Our experienced operators coordinated closely with the project team to perform the work safely without compromising installation accuracy or productivity.

Working Around Overhead Utilities

The Tappen Bridges project was completed under strict environmental and noise-control requirements.

Pile-driving operations using vibratory hammers near sensitive areas required careful planning, monitoring and coordination. Our crews followed the project’s environmental procedures while adapting work activities to the permitted operating conditions.

These measures helped reduce disruption while allowing the driven pile and temporary shoring work to progress efficiently.

Environmental and Noise Requirements

Completing foundation construction around active transportation infrastructure required continuous coordination with the project’s traffic management plans.

HFDI scheduled equipment movements and piling activities around the available working areas and operational windows. Close communication between our team and Emil Anderson Construction supported a safe and organized workflow throughout the project.

Traffic and Site Coordination

After several years of foundation and piling work, the Tappen Bridges project was successfully completed on time and according to specification.

Strong collaboration with Emil Anderson Construction and the professionalism of HFDI’s crews were essential to overcoming the site’s overhead restrictions, environmental requirements, noise controls and traffic-management challenges.

This project demonstrates Henry Foundation Drilling’s ability to deliver driven pile installation, temporary shoring and complex deep foundation solutions for bridge and transportation infrastructure projects throughout British Columbia.

Successful Completion of the Tappen Bridges Project

Henry Foundation Drilling provides driven pile installation, sheet piling, temporary shoring and specialized deep foundation services for bridges, highways and major infrastructure projects across British Columbia and Western Canada.

Planning a bridge foundation or piling project? Contact Henry Foundation Drilling to discuss your project requirements.

Bridge Foundation Contractors in British Columbia

Henry Foundation Drilling Inc. (HFDI) completed specialized deep foundation and temporary shoring work for multiple bridge structures in Tappen, BC.

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Tappen Bridges

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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.

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Secant Pile Foundation Drilling in South Vancouver’s River District

Project Overview & Technical Scope

Engineering Solutions for Complex Ground Conditions