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Waste Management, Tampa, FL, Soil Stabilization

In Commercial Blog Posts, Commercial Projects, Featured Projects, Poly Foam Grout by John Topa

Waste Management, Tampa, FLTampa, FLCLIENT: Waste Management MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Soil Stabilization SERVICES: Chemical Grout  Stabilize Soil in Parking Lot for Heavy TrucksMultiple voids filled throughout the areaGarbage Trucks now reside on stable groundProject PDFProjectThe Waste Management parking lot where heavy machinery and massive garbage trucks park had numerous voids beneath the surface that couldn’t support the weight of the …

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Pasco Hernando State College Project

In Commercial Blog Posts, Commercial Projects, Compaction Grout, Featured Projects, Ground Improvement by John Topa

Pasco Hernando State College ProjectNew Port Richey, FLCLIENT: Pasco Hernando St College ENGINEER: Universal Engineering MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICES: Compaction Grout  Pre-Construction Soil StabilizationOver 140 Grout Injection PointsProject PDFProjectThe project is a pre-construction soil stabilization project for a Pasco Hernando State College building. The purpose of the groutingoperation was to fill any voids that may be present near …

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Little Road, Trinity, FL Sinkhole

In Commercial Blog Posts, Commercial Projects, Compaction Grout, Featured Projects, Ground Improvement, Sinkhole by John Topa

Little Road, Trinity, FL Sinkhole Trinity, FLCLIENT: Spring Haven Condo Assn. ENGINEER: Basic Engineering MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICES: Compaction Grout,                         Chemical Grout  Sinkhole repair of subsidence on roadOver 578 cubic yards compaction grout utilizedOver 6,532 lbs. chemical grout utilizedProject PDFProjectThe project is a sinkhole that opened up …

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Why Builders Choose Helical Piers for a Solid Foundation System

In Commercial Blog Posts, Helical Piers, Residential Blog Posts by John Topa

Whether you have a new construction project in Florida or you are working on a foundation repair project, the importance of a quality foundation system cannot be overvalued. While there are a variety of foundation solutions available for home and commercial needs alike, there are benefits associated with using helical piers also known as helical piles over other options that …

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USF Research Building, Tampa, FL

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USF Research BuildingTampa, FLCLIENT: University of South Florida ENGINEER: FGE Engineering MARKET: Institutional SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICES: Compaction Grout  Ground Improvement for a multi-story buildingOver 100 cubic yards compaction grout utilizedProject PDFProjectThe project is a research building located on the University of South Florida campus in Tampa, FL. The research lab had wall cracks appearing and doors not opening properly. …

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Moorings Condominiums, Tarpon Springs, FL

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Moorings Condominiums Tarpon Springs, FLCLIENT: Moorings Condo HOA ENGINEER: Basic Engineering MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICES: Compaction Grout, Injection Pins, Chemical Grout  Ground Improvement for a 12 building condominium complex.Over 1,400 cubic yards compaction grout, 765 injection pins, and over 18,000 lbs of chemical grout utilizedProject PDFProjectThe project is a 12 building condominium complex located on the waterfront in …

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Underpinning and Chemical Grout: Multi-Use Commercial Building, Tampa, FL

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The Plaza at Harbour IslandTampa, FLCLIENT: Plaza Harbour Island Condo Assoc. ENGINEER: Delta Engineering MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Foundation Repair SERVICE: Underpinning and Chemical GroutFoundation Repair for a Multi-Use ComplexImprovement of the clayey sands and silty soilsMicropiles installed to a 45-50 ft depth rangeProject PDFProjectThe project is a multi-use complex, including retail space and multi-level condominiums/apartments. The Geotechnical Engineer of Record …

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Compaction Grout: Community Center, Ocala, FL

In Commercial Blog Posts, Commercial Projects, Featured Projects, Ground Improvement by John Topa

Ocala Community CenterOcala, FLCLIENT: R.L. Burns Inc. ENGINEER: Terracon Consultants MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Compaction Grout  Ground Improvement for a new community centerOver 1,500 cubic yards of grouting utilized at an approximate depth of 25 ft.Project PDFProjectThe project is new construction two story community center building (Mary Sue Rich Community Center) located in the City of Ocala. The …

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Discover A Superior Seawall Drainage Solution – Jet Filters

In Commercial Blog Posts, Ground Improvement, Poly Foam Grout, Residential Blog Posts by John Topa

Living directly on the waterfront in Tampa, Sarasota, or other Florida cities can be idyllic most of the time. However, to continue enjoying the complete living experience that your home’s location provides, you will need to protect it from the damaging forces of powerful elements. The concrete seawall that supports the ground that your home sits on will eventually be …

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Poly Foam: Luxury Apartment Complex Pool Deck, St. Petersburg, FL

In Commercial Blog Posts, Commercial Projects, Featured Projects, Poly Foam Grout by John Topa

Inlet Bay Luxury ApartmentsSt. Petersburg, FLCLIENT: UDR Inc. MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Poly Foam  Soil stabilization for a luxury apartment complex pool deckOver 1,200 lbs of poly foam grout injected underneath pool deckProject PDFProjectThe project is a luxury apartment complex pool deck in need of soil stabilization and ground improvement.Challenge• Soil conditions with large voids underneath pool deckSolutionThe …