Introduction:
Fraser River Pile and Dredge is Canada’s largest contractor for dredging, land foundations, and marine and infrastructure. They’ve been setting the standard in this industry for more than 100 years. Recently, when this contractor needed specialized help with a unique drilling project on Annacis Island in Greater Vancouver, they called Pacific Demolition.
The Challenge:
It is not easy to drill a precision core through five meters of concrete, but that’s exactly what our client asked us to do. They needed to install a new mooring dolphin at a port facility on Annacis Island, BC, so they required this specialized coring work. This was a challenging job.
The Solution:
Fraser River Pile and Dredge trusted Pacific Demolition with this specialized procedure. Our experienced crew completed the precision drilling using the latest in hydraulic core drilling technology. The core drill was carefully positioned to the exact angle required for each hole and progress was constantly monitored throughout the drilling process.
Not only did we execute according to our detailed plan, but we provided a safe and efficient program that prepared the way for the installation of the mooring dolphin.
The Outcome:
Fraser River Pile and Dredge got exactly what they needed, in terms of a safe and efficient solution to their problem. We were also able to deliver our services according to their prescribed guidelines and their requested timeline. All in all, we completed the job and earned another satisfied client.
Pacific Demolition and NorLand:
Pacific Demolition is part of the newly formed NorLand Industrial Services Group, which is focused on delivering integrated solutions for a wide range of complex industrial projects.
As a group of companies, we are well equipped with an exclusive combination of services that include demolition, engineering, specialized rigging and moving, installation, maintenance, and construction management.
As our reputation for safety and service continues to grow, more and more high-profile clients like Fraser River Pile and Dredge are trusting the NIS Group to provide complete solutions to their biggest challenges.
NorLand Industrial Services Group is a part of NorLand Limited.