Foundations

Diverse Foundation Services

Established in 2017, the Foundations Construction division at Bronte Construction leverages cutting-edge technology and specializes in cost-effective and efficient drilling and shoring systems, ensuring each project is built on a solid base that will stand the test of time.

Streamlined Operations

Having this crucial division in-house enhances our capability to manage every aspect of a project’s foundation needs from start to finish without the need to subcontract. This integration across our operations significantly strengthens our ability to maintain control over budgets and adhere to strict timelines, providing our clients with reliability and accountability.

The comprehensive nature of our services includes a range of foundation methods, such as caisson, sheet piling, deep soil mixing, and micropiles, tailored to meet the specific requirements of each project. This diversity in services not only allows us to tackle a wide array of challenges but also positions us as a leader in the field, ready to elevate the standards of foundation construction.

Shoring and piling works

Shoring and piling services are essential for the stability and safety of underground construction projects, especially those below the water line. Our experienced team delivers custom solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each project, ensuring structural integrity in challenging environments.

Secant/Caisson Walls

Robust Construction: Comprising intersecting concrete caisson piles, which can be reinforced with steel rebar or beams for added strength.
Ideal for Difficult Conditions: Particularly effective in reducing vibrations, handling poor soil conditions, and managing groundwater issues.

Sheet Pile Walls

Efficient and Economical: Prefabricated metal sheets are driven into the ground, making this a cost-effective solution for various applications.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for constructing cofferdams, protection systems, docks, piers, and earth retention structures.
Flexible Installation: Capable of installation in tight spaces with limited overhead and reduced ground loading, including on-water setups using barges.

Lagging Walls

Cost-Effective and Quick: Utilizes vertical steel soldier piles with horizontal timber lagging to hold back soil, with larger walls incorporating tieback anchors.
Adaptable Construction: Fast to construct and versatile in application, making it ideal for projects with tight constraints and reduced overhead.

Soil Nail Walls

Stabilizing Technique: Features steel bars inserted into closely spaced, pre-drilled holes, secured with grout or shotcrete.
Space Efficient: An excellent choice for areas with restricted space or numerous obstructions, providing reliable earth retention.

Drilling solutions

In underground construction projects, Bronte Construction offers specialized drilling services to establish pile foundations for transferring significant loads into more robust soil or bedrock.

Rock Anchors

Strong Anchoring: Installed into sound bedrock using high-strength cementitious grouting, suitable for foundations and post-tensioning applications.
Versatile Applications: Ideal for various projects from dams to shoring, providing reliable anchoring solutions.

Tie Back Anchors

Enhanced Stability: Used to reinforce foundation and retaining walls for improved lateral stability.
Custom Solutions: We design and install tie-back anchors suitable for all soil types and load requirements, ensuring optimal performance.

Micro Piles

Small Diameter Foundations: Typically less than 0.3 meters in diameter, these piles are grouted and reinforced with a steel bar, offering a dependable deep foundation solution.
Flexible Installation: Ideal for projects with limited space or difficult access, providing versatility, reliability, and efficiency.

Driven H-Piles

Prefabricated Piling: Constructed from wood, reinforced concrete, or steel H beams and driven into the ground using a pile driver.
Rapid Deployment: Our capabilities include fast mobilizations with excavator-mounted hammers and crane-mounted diesel hammers for efficient pile driving.

Caissons

Cast-in-Place Piles: Drilled piles or caissons are created by drilling a hole and pouring concrete directly into it, often reinforced by casing.
Designed for Heavy Loads: Suitable for large-scale builds requiring deep, large-diameter foundations capable of handling substantial loads.
Advanced Drilling Capabilities: Working in reduced headroom and drilling into bedrock with large-diameter down-the-hole hammers.

Helical/Screw Piles

Innovative Piling System: A steel screw-in system for building deep foundations, particularly effective in limited access or hard-to-reach areas.
High Torque Capacity: Our equipment can handle large diameters (5-8 inches) with high torque, which is ideal for extensive projects requiring numerous piles.