Herbert F. Darling, Inc. (HFD, Inc.) was awarded the deep foundation and shoring package for Heritage Point at Canalside in Buffalo, N.Y., two multi-use buildings that will bring office space, retail opportunities, entertainment and living arrangements to the area.
The scope of work originally specified micropiles as part of the foundation system, but through a value engineering and substitution process, the pile driving industry prevailed.
The project experienced its share of problems and setbacks for examples, a cramped site close to Lake Erie, working below grade, notorious Buffalo winter weather including a local phenomenon known as a seiche but HFD, Inc. solved every challenge to get the job done.
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At the conclusion of #IFCEE2024, PDCA hosted an awards ceremony to honor recipients of the 2023 Project of the Year Awards. PDCA also announced the winners of 2023 Association Awards.
Find out who took home hardware. |
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| PDCA Members at #IFCEE2024 |
Did you miss #IFCEE2024?
Check out photos of PDCA members at the event, which took place May 710 in Dallas, Texas. |
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| Interview: Shana Carroll, P.E., LEED AP BDC |
Shana Carroll, P.E., LEED AP BDC, is the president of D.W. Kozera, Inc., in Baltimore, Md. Before transitioning to consulting, she spent her career in geotechnical construction with companies like Geosyntec and GeoStructures.
Read Carroll's interview, where she talks about how she almost didn't go into engineering, why giving back to the community is so important to her and the atypical work experience she looks for when hiring candidates at Kozera.
Learn more about Shana Carroll. |
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| Mastering the Flames: PDCA Toolbox Talk |
In the latest Toolbox Talk from PDCA, the PDCA Safety & Environmental Committee provides key safety protocols for welding, cutting and brazing otherwise known as "hot work."
Hot work is not uncommon in pile driving, such as when splicing piles, welding clips, repairing or maintaining equipment and fabricating accessories. These tasks can be dangerous, with burns, electrocution or toxic fume inhalation being the most common hazards.
Implementing strong safety standards, having a hot work plan and securing hot work permits when required aren't just good practice they're a necessity.
Find the latest Toolbox Talk from PDCA. |
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