Q2 • 2016
DEPARTMENTS
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Safe and Sound
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Upgrading SPT Analysis
PDI revamps the hardware and software for their
Standard Penetration Test analyzing package
PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
The Concord
Doublestar Drilling was awarded the temporary
shoring contract for the construction and excavation
for Calgary’s largest upscale condo project
Rising High
Prestigious condo project for deep
foundations contractors inc.
SEPTA Crum Creek
Viaduct Replacement
ECA provides innovative equipment
solutions for Walsh Construction
INDUSTRY PROFILE
The Pile Driving Contractors Association
A driven pile is a tested pile
COMPANY PROFILES
Morton Jagodich Incorporated
Diversification sees company through
downturn of traditional market
New Home, Same Philosophy
Le Monde International is a new player
on the Canadian piling scene
One-Stop Safety Software Solution
How to manage a safe and efficient worksite
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On the Cover
The deep foundation industry has made significant
strides in improving its safety statistics in recent
decades; however, with tight spaces, multiple
personnel on site,
heavy equipment
and materials, the
industry comes
with some inherent
dangers. We spoke
to contractors across
Canada to get their
best safety practices.
Read the cover feature
of our safety issue,
starting on page 12.
TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF LATITUDE PHOTOGRAPHY
COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLER FOUNDATIONS LLC
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Dealing in Piles
Piling Broker bridging the need to
buy and sell equipment
LEGAL
Instruction, Information, Supervision
Failure to take reasonable safety precautions and
provide adequate training can result in hefty fines
NETWORKING CORNER
Meet a Piling Professional
Mario Roussel, Selix Equipment Inc.
FEATURES
COVER FEATURE
Staying Safe
Best safety practices for deep
foundation construction sites
Let’s Talk about Safety
When it comes to staying safe on the
job site, communication is key
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