In Burnaby, B.C., Vancouver Pile Driving (VanPile) upgraded the aging Shell fuel terminal infrastructure by replacing deteriorated timber dolphins with new steel and concrete berthing structures all while maintaining full operational capacity at the active dock.
Vancouver Pile Driving (VanPile), a Carlson Construction Group company, completed the construction of a new Marine Terminal on the South Arm of the Fraser River, integrating advanced mooring and offloading systems to accommodate both barge shipments and Panamax-class vessels.
Carlson Construction Group's marine division, Vancouver Pile Driving (VanPile), contributed to the expansion of the G3 Terminal on the north shore of Burrard Inlet, enabling increased bulk shipment capacity and optimizing grain receiving, storage, and shipping operations on Canada's west coast.
Carlson Construction Group's business unit, Vancouver Pile Driving (VanPile), played a key role in the transformational upgrade of the Viterra Pacific Terminal in Vancouver, helping triple its handling capacity and establish it as one of the most efficient and versatile port terminals in Canada.
As part of the Vancouver Centerm Expansion Project, VanPile executed major marine-based ground improvement works to support the terminal's increased capacity and expanded footprint. The upgrade boost Centerm's handling capacity by two-thirds, improving port efficiency and goods movement across the south shore.
The Harbourside Lot D development consists of four residential towers up to 10 stories high with below-grade parking. Due to challenging soil conditions on site, extensive ground improvement was necessary to meet geotechnical performance requirements. VP Foundations was contracted to install both standard and grouted stone columns to support the structures.
To accommodate increased traffic demand and population growth in the region, the Highway 99 Steveston Interchange is undergoing significant upgrades. VP Foundations was contracted to complete major foundation work, including deep piling, stone column ground improvement, and structural concrete work for new bridge components.
VP Foundations was engaged by DP World to execute a pile testing program in support of the foundation design for a new Canola Oil Transload Facility, part of planned 2024 construction at the Fraser Surrey Terminal. The work involved precision testing and instrumentation to ensure the foundation's performance under high loading conditions.
VP Foundations was contracted to perform land-based foundation piling inside Neptune Terminals, an active coal and potash export facility undergoing upgrades to its ship loading and conveyor systems.
Brymark Installations Group served as the annual service contract provider for civil, structural, mechanical, and piping trades across numerous major industrial facilities. With full-time crews on site, shutdown support of up to 200 workers, and capital project execution teams of up to 230, Brymark provided comprehensive multi-trade services. In-house trades included Carpenters, Ironworkers, Labourers, Millwrights, and Pipefitters.