Caissons

The Fuse at Evolution

Following years of planning by the City of Calgary, construction on the anticipated East Village Development has started. The proud owners of the first land deal in EV in over a decade have committed to building about 700,000 sq. ft. of mixed-use residential property starting with The Fuse at Evolution.

HCM Contractors Inc. proposed an alternative design-build excavation shoring system that resulted in significant schedule and cost savings. With its’ local geotechnical knowledge and utilizing its two new Bauer BG24 drill rigs and segmental casing system, HCM showcased its ability to design, execute and bring a quality product to its’ client, Embassy Development Ltd.

HCM has also secured contracts on the next two East Village developments that include the long anticipated National Music Centre and First Condominiums. HCM is proud to be a part of this landmark development which is considered to be a turning point in East Village history and a transformative moment for EV.

Client: Embassy Bosa Inc
Location: Calgary, Alberta

LRT Slope Protection at Retaining Wall

LRT Slope Protection at Retaining Wall

LRT Slope Protection at Retaining Wall HC Matcon (HCM) and RWH Engineering (RWH) reacted quickly after being contacted to provide a design-build solution for a slope failure that occurred during

Maxwell Bates

Maxwell Bates This project, located on Fourth Street in the downtown core of Calgary, consisted of a tied-back continuous caisson wall. The caisson wall provided zero ground loss and minimal

Burke Residence

Burke Residence The site topography presented the challenging task of installing shoring on steep slopes which impeded the accessibility of conventional equipment to the residential lot at the back alley

Mill Pond Estates

Mill Pond Estates

Shotcrete: Low Cost and Overcoming Hillside Access Issues This 12,000 sq. ft. project involved temporary hillside shoring for a developer in Tillsonburg. The project was completed during winter months with

EEEL University of Calgary

EEEL University of Calgary

/ Soldier Piles & Lagging, Underpinning

Zero Ground Loss This project followed shortly after finishing the Taylor Family Digital Library project, which was in close proximity to this site on the same campus. Design considerations for

Oshawa Mall

/ Caissons, Shotcrete, Soldier Piles & Lagging

Oshawa Mall The Oshawa Mall expansion was a large project that required several foundation and shoring services. HCM met the needs of the contractor by providing both tied back and