ABOUT US
Our Land Acknowledgement
Powell Foundations respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of Scugog, Hiawatha and Alderville First Nations and the Métis Nation. We also recognize that this territory was the subject of the “Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant”, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy, the Ojibwe, and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. The treaties that were signed for this particular parcel of land are collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923. Powell Foundations is grateful to have the opportunity to gather and operate on this land, and by doing so, give our respect to it’s first inhabitants.
Powell Foundations helps general contractors, property owners and developers by designing and installing pile foundations, shoring and footings. We have over 60 years of experience in delivering results on MTO, Metrolinx and private projects. Powell Foundations offers total expertise for every type of technique listed – when you choose Powell, your project gets done on schedule as planned.
OUR COMMITMENT
Powell Foundations provides the right mixture of experience and expertise to ensure that integrity and excellence is met at every level.
OUR GOAL
We strive to provide foundations support to various contractors with quality and service being our main priority.
OUR VALUES
We are committed to providing unmatched levels of Safety, Quality and Service.
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Benefits
Clear communication
We give you absolute transparency throughout the project including progress, scheduling and challenges that arise. We are here to make your project easier. We know that clear, consistent communication is key.
Prioritize
safety
Our top priority is making sure our team (and yours) arrives home safe every night. We closely follow all Health & Safety procedures and prioritize this pillar as one of our foundations.
You can count on Powell Foundations to consistently deliver high quality results and industry leading service at every step of the way.
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Powell Foundations is an asset beyond Shoring and Foundation services.
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Quality & flexibility
Our policy is to constantly improve processes, build in quality and offer flexibility in our approach. Our team have been hired for reasons beyond core skills – we identify free thinkers and problem-solvers.
Operational Excellence
Our teams show up to work ready to deliver results. We have developed an internal organizational structure that highlights the strength of individuals within every team setting. Our experience and expertise is always ready to deliver.
Solutions
FOR DEVELOPERS
Powell Foundations provides solutions for markets including:
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Highways
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Railways
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Industrial
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Environmental
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FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Powell Foundations helps general contractors, property owners and developers by providing expertise within each of the following techniques:
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Pile Foundations
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Shoring
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Footings
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We offer customized solutions to each project requirements.
TECHNIQUES
footings
Footings are a type of foundation technique which reinforces existing soil with a network of stone columns. The process uses an eccentric vibrating probe for drilling the column and compaction tiers of the incorporated material (stone) from the base of the column to the existing grade level.
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Markets served
Highways
Powell Foundations offers support for all highways, roads and bridges, We have worked all across Ontario providing custom solutions for any road or bridge project.
Railways
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We offer solutions for ground improvement, slope stabilization, structural foundations and railway protection shoring.
Industrial
We work closely with our clients to ensure a wide range of industrial applications including office buildings, automotive, machinery, consumer goods and more.
Environmental
Powell Foundations is committed to environmental practices and we ensure each project is ethically and sustainably sourced.
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