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Compaction Grout Sinkhole Repair Made Easy: A Friendly Guide to Securing Your Property

Sinkholes aren’t just surface blemishes—they can pose serious risks to your home’s foundation, safety, and long-term value. In Florida, where sandy soils and subsurface voids are common, compaction grouting has become one of the most effective techniques for...

Avoiding Sinkhole-Related Property Damage: Simple Tips to Protect Your Home

Sinkholes can sneak up and cause major headaches if you’re not watching closely. But the good news? You can spot early warning signs and take straightforward steps to keep your home safe and avoid costly repairs. Florida homeowners face unique challenges because of...

Signs of foundation issues every homeowner should watch for

Noticing cracks in your walls or uneven floors? These might seem like small annoyances, but they can be early signs of foundation problems that need attention. From stair-step cracks in brickwork to doors that won’t close properly and floors that slope or feel...

Soil Stabilization Before Construction: Easy Steps to Stronger Foundations

When planning a construction project, it’s easy to focus on walls, beams, and design—but what about the ground beneath it? The soil your foundation rests on plays a huge role in how strong and stable your building will be. Weak or unstable soil can lead to shifting,...

Helical Piers for Pool Sites: Stable Foundations Made Easy

When building a pool, it’s easy to get caught up in the design and fun features, but have you thought about what’s beneath it? A pool’s long-term safety depends on a strong, stable foundation that can handle Florida’s unique soil challenges. That’s where helical piers...

Polyurethane Foam Lifting Florida for Quick and Affordable Home Repairs

Sinking concrete surfaces—whether in your driveway, warehouse, or pool deck—aren’t just unsightly. They’re signs that the soil beneath your slab has weakened or shifted, creating a safety hazard and putting your structure at risk. That’s where polyurethane foam...

Permanent Foundation Repair Florida: Your Friendly Guide to Lasting Home Stability

Foundation damage isn’t just unsightly—it threatens your home’s safety, value, and structure. If you’re noticing cracks in your walls or uneven floors, it could be more than surface-level wear and tear. Florida’s unique soil composition, high water tables, and extreme...

Concrete Slab Lifting Service for a Smooth and Level Surface Every Time

Uneven or sunken concrete slabs aren’t just a minor inconvenience—they can quickly become safety hazards and reduce your property’s overall value and curb appeal. Whether you’re dealing with a sloping driveway, a cracked patio, or a pool deck that’s no longer level,...

Safe Pool Construction Foundation Tips for a Durable and Secure Build

When it comes to building a pool, many people focus on design, size, and features—but what about the foundation? The truth is, a pool is only as strong and safe as the ground it sits on. Without a properly prepared foundation, pools can develop cracks, uneven...

Stair-step wall crack fix made easy: Simple steps to repair your walls

If you’ve noticed a zigzag crack crawling across your wall, especially in brick or block, it’s more than just an aesthetic issue. These stair-step wall cracks are a common symptom of foundation movement, and they often indicate that the soil beneath your home is...

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[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Tampa Housing Authority \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”5″ ][cs_element_row _id=”6″ ][cs_element_column _id=”7″ ][cs_element_video _id=”8″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”9″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”10″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”11″ ][cs_content_seo]Tampa, FL\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”12″ ][cs_element_text _id=”13″ ][cs_content_seo]CLIENT: DPR Construction
ENGINEER: ECS Florida
MARKET: Institutional
SOLUTION: Ground Improvement
SERVICE: Vibro Stone Columns\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”14″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Ground improvement for a 6-story, approximately 209,000 sq. ft. building\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]Limestone encountered at depth of 17 ft.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]383 Vibro-Replacement Stone Columns\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”18″ ][cs_element_button _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]Project PDF\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_social _id=”20″ ][cs_element_social _id=”21″ ][cs_element_social _id=”22″ ][cs_element_social _id=”23″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”24″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”25″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”26″ ][cs_element_text _id=”27″ ][cs_content_seo]Project\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”28″ ][cs_content_seo]The Renaissance at West River is a new, 6-story, approximately 209,000 sq. ft. mixed-use building in Tampa designed for the Tampa Housing Authority. The structure comprises the first-floor level of retail, leasing office & amenities. Floors 2-6 are comprised of residential apartments. The project also includes a stormwater drainage system and roadways. Subsurface conditions consisted of approx. 6-ft of sand over approx. 11-ft of sandy clays, with limestone encountered at an approx. depth of 17-ft. Ground Improvement utilizing Vibro-Replacement Stone Columns (VSC) were specified to support the building loads.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”29″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”30″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”31″ ][cs_element_text _id=”32″ ][cs_content_seo]Challenge\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”33″ ][cs_content_seo]The challenges encountered during VSC installation were minimal:• Critical path construction schedule• Limited access onto the site• Limited movement around the site, due to multiple trades\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”34″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”35″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”36″ ][cs_element_text _id=”37″ ][cs_content_seo]Solution\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”38″ ][cs_content_seo]Helicon worked alongside the general contractor & the geotechnical/structural design teams, to develop a cost-conscious Vibro-Replacement design submittal. The VSC Program was designed to meet the design load criteria of 6,000 psf allowable. Helicon’s VSC crew worked approx. 10-hour shifts for six days a week, in order to meet the client’s critical path schedule. Efficient planning & coordination was key to overcoming the challenges & limitations.(383) Vibro-Replacement Stone Columns (VSC) with a diameter of 24-in. were installed from site grade to depths ranging from 15-ft to 25-ft. Helicon collaborated with the Geotechnical Engineer of Record throughout the work and confirmed all recommended criteria were followed. The VSC work was successfully completed in just (10) days and finished on-time and within budget.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”39″ ][cs_element_row _id=”40″ ][cs_element_column _id=”41″ ][cs_element_image _id=”42″ ][cs_element_image _id=”43″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”44″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”45″ ][cs_element_image _id=”46″ ][cs_element_image _id=”47″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]