01. What is right for your project ?
Determining Your Foundation Needs
Below are suggested foundation types based on groundwater being present, subsurface obstructions and/ or bedrock.
For additional guidance, we have a quick checklist to help evaluate the best selection.
Type
Helical Piles
advantages
Best for unstable soils, clay zones, or water-challenged
Installs quickly with minimal excavation
Immediate load-bearing capacity
Ideal for constrained or sensitive environments
Type
Driven Piles
advantages
Our most efficient, cost-effective foundation for most commercial builds
High-speed deployment with driven installation
Strong performance in common soils
Optimized for rapid construction schedules
Type
Ground Screws
Advantages
Suitable for areas where there is subsurface obstructions and/or bedrock
No curing time — build and load immediately
Adapts well to uneven and varied soils
Less site disruption and spoil management
Type
Geo Ballasts
advantages
Perfect for remote areas where gabion and stone are available
Perfect for mining sites
Perfect for sites where dewatering is critical, and water can run through the stones
Type
Pre-Cast Ballasts
advantages
Zero-penetration options for sensitive or capped sites
Perfect for landfills, brownfields, or permitting-restricted zones
Fast deployment with minimal site prep
No drilling, no digging — just placement
Type
Pour-On-Site Ballasts
Advantages
For complex designs or where transport is constrained
Customizable for site-specific requirements
Weather-sensitive but versatile
Ideal for remote or non-standard locations