Downtown Calgary, AB

The Kings project involved the installation of a secant pile shoring system in downtown Calgary to support a 5-level underground parkade for a future 45-storey tower. The scope included 226 secant piles and 186 ground anchors, with an excavation depth of 15.6 meters and 4 rows of anchors. Despite encountering challenges with high-pressure groundwater, the project team successfully overcame them and delivered the shoring system on schedule.

Calgary, AB

This project featured a 9.4-meter deep excavation supported by a timberlag shoring system. The scope included 75 soldier piles, 15,521 square feet of timberlagging, 31 ground anchors across 2 rows, and additional raker bracing. The primary challenge was the proximity of existing structures, with footings located above the depth of our deepest excavation. Through careful design and execution, the shoring system was installed without causing any settlement to neighboring properties. The project was completed on schedule.

Edmonton, AB

As part of the Yellowhead Trail highway expansion, R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was engaged to construct permanent retaining systems to facilitate lane additions at three separate bridge and turn-off locations. The scope included the installation of 1,744 soil nails, 40,000 square feet of permanent shotcrete, 2,750 square feet of temporary shoring, 11 ground anchors, and 39 micropiles. All work was completed in strict compliance with City of Edmonton specifications over a two-year span. The project was delivered on schedule with excellent quality control and execution throughout.

Northern British Columbia

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was contracted to design and install 256 micropiles across multiple transmission tower locations as part of the Site C project. The scope also included 10 sacrificial test piles following FHWA verification testing guidelines. Through optimized design and installation methods, the team achieved a savings of 2,492 meters of drilling for the client. Despite challenging and variable ground conditions, RSFS adapted tooling and techniques to ensure consistent quality. All work was completed in compliance with BC Hydro’s stringent quality control standards and delivered on schedule, with strong client satisfaction.

Vancouver, BC

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was contracted to deliver a shotcrete and anchor shoring system for the development of the UBC Biomedical Engineering Building. The project included 460 ground anchors, 77 micropiles, and 23,194 square feet of shotcrete shoring. Despite industry-wide concrete shortages and force majeure conditions that impacted material availability, RSFS maintained the project schedule and successfully completed all work to the client’s satisfaction.

Kelowna, BC

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was awarded the shoring scope for The Theo development in Kelowna, which included a 7.6-meter excavation supported by 301 secant piles, 92 ground anchors, and several large corner braces and rakers. After award, RSFS collaborated with the client to optimize the shoring design, significantly reducing overall costs and ensuring the project remained within budget. The project was completed successfully, both on time and on budget.

Downtown Calgary, AB

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was contracted to install a secant pile shoring system for the ASI Francesco’s development, consisting of 309 secant piles and 70 ground anchors. The excavation reached depths of approximately 8 meters. The project faced challenges due to contaminated soils and limited site access, as piles had to be installed around the excavation perimeter. Despite these constraints, RSFS completed the entire piling and anchor installation within 60 days—well ahead of schedule. The project was delivered on time and on budget, with the client expressing high satisfaction with the results.

Calgary, AB

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was engaged as the general contractor for an insurance-related remediation project at the Portland Building. The scope involved removing the existing slab and installing a new 48,000 square foot concrete slab supported by 546 micropiles. During drilling, RSFS encountered significant challenges, including buried man-made debris from an old dump site. Multiple drilling techniques were utilized to adapt to the difficult subsurface conditions. Additionally, a damaged water line beneath the slab—found to be the root cause of the building settlement—was discovered after project initiation. As the design-build contractor, RSFS developed and implemented a new support design for the replacement water line. The project was executed in full alignment with client expectations and delivered successfully.

Beaver Creek, Yukon

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was engaged as the general contractor by the Government of Yukon to complete a specialized infrastructure project along Alaska Highway #1 near Beaver Creek. The scope included full site stripping, installation of 58 thermosyphons as part of a ground-freezing test program, backfilling, and full site restoration. Despite extreme challenges—including -55°C temperatures, strict drilling tolerances within 0.05%, remote conditions with no cell service, logistical constraints 4,000 km from RSFS’s home base, and COVID-19 disruptions—the project was completed on time and to the government’s satisfaction.

Vancouver, BC

R.S. Foundation Systems Ltd. was contracted to deliver a 30,000 square foot shotcrete shoring system for a high-profile project at Keith Drive in Vancouver. The scope included 810 ground anchors, 58 micropiles, and a 15.1-meter deep excavation situated in close proximity to the SkyTrain infrastructure. The team successfully managed challenges including a regional concrete shortage and difficult bedrock conditions. Despite these factors, RSFS delivered the project on schedule, maintaining high safety and quality standards throughout execution.