Wal-Mart Micropiles

Micropiles

Overcoming Poorly Engineered Fill

This project solved a very difficult problem for Buttcon and Walmart Canada, with the new footings settling on a poorly done engineered fill.

The previous winter had frozen some of the fill, and footing settlements of up to 3 inches were on-going as the steel was erected.
HC Matcon mobilized a Design Build solution utilizing 60 Ft. long micro piles, with special connections to the already designed footings and piers. Sacrificial steel design was used to provide low cost micro piles.
HC Matcon worked 7 days per week for 3 weeks to install 192 piles.

The Walmart store opened on schedule and was a technical success. HC Matcon is innovative when problems occur, working with owners and General Contractors to find the most economical solution.

Client: Buttcon Ltd
Location: Rexdale, Ontario

Dufferin Jog Elimination

/ Caissons, Micropiles

Dufferin Jog Elimination This project involved the extension of Duffering Street under an existing CN rail line and through the abutment wall of a century old CN bridge at Queen

Herald Block HCM was chosen to provide a comprehensive design-build shoring solution for Phase 1 of Brookfield Place development, which will become the tallest building in Western Canada. The excavation

Mars B Toronto General Hospital

/ Caissons

This 3.5 Million dollar contract involved HC Matcon providing a full excavation, a 16,000 Sq. Ft. shoring and large diameter caisson package for this project. Challenges included the support of

Aldershot GO Station Improvements

Our Innovative Solution Saves Time Work at the Aldershot Go Station in Burlington, Ontario comprised of the construction of two new pedestrian tunnels to access the existing passenger platforms. The

Scarborough Hospital

/ Caissons, Shotcrete

A Design-Build Solution The Scarborough Hospital was adding a new Critical Care Centre in the courtyard surrounded on all sides by existing hospital structures. HC Matcon’s scope of work included:

Slope Remediation

/ Shotcrete

Slope Remediation HCM and RWH Engineering provided a design build solution to remediate a failing slope at a project located in Western Ontario. Prior to HCM’s involvement, the site was excavated 7m into a