Building the future
Deep Foundations
About Deep Foundations
At Pacific Foundation, we excel in delivering advanced deep foundation solutions designed for complex construction challenges. We specialized in the design, procurement and construction of geotechnical systems such as drilled shafts, soldier piles, micropiles, driven piles, secant piles, and CFA drilling systems, serving critical projects across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors.
Deep foundations transfer structural loads deep into stable earth layers, bypassing inadequate surface soils. This approach is essential in regions with challenging ground conditions, ensuring long-term stability, durability, and performance for buildings and infrastructure.
Pacific Foundation specifically excels in:
- Commercial Developments
- Residential Projects
- Infrastructure Initiatives
- Heavy Civil Construction
Drilled Shafts (Caissons)
Drilled shafts provide significant vertical and lateral support, ideal for large commercial structures, bridges, and critical infrastructure. Our advanced fleet, including Bauer BG40 vertical drill rigs, efficiently executes shafts up to 10 feet in diameter.
Notable Project:
Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) Piles
CFA piles are created by injecting concrete through hollow-stem augers, allowing minimal disturbance and high productivity. Pacific Foundation pioneered CFA applications in the Northwest, offering unmatched expertise and project efficiency.
Notable Project:
Micropiles
Micropiles, reinforced with steel, stabilize structures and slopes in restrictive locations. Pacific Foundation boasts extensive micropile installation experience, successfully completing complex projects across diverse environments. Notable achievements include the historic Oregon Capitol CAMS project, extensive micropile installations at Portland International Airport (PDX PACR), and specialized micropile foundations for the University of Oregon Indoor Football Facility. Our seasoned teams deliver precision and reliability, tailored specifically to challenging access sites and sensitive project requirements.
Featured Project:
Driven Piles
Driven piles are prefabricated and installed through driving or vibration, offering immediate load-bearing verification and expedited project timelines, especially beneficial in soft soils.
Recent Project:
Soldier Piles & Lagging Walls
Soldier piles and timber lagging walls provide effective temporary or permanent shoring solutions. Our experienced crews deliver efficient, safe installations even in tight urban environments.
Why Choose Pacific Foundation?
At Pacific Foundation, deep foundations aren’t just part of our work—they’re our primary focus. Our company has grown rapidly due to our unparalleled technical knowledge, commitment to precision, and our extensive investment in state-of-the-art equipment and skilled teams.
Our leadership, led by Michael Zeman and Ben Baldridge, combines over two decades of direct field and managerial experience. Their proactive approach in project estimation, management, and execution ensures each project benefits from innovative strategies and cost-effective solutions.
Pacific Foundation’s Proven Process
We follow a structured yet flexible process to guarantee excellence:
- Comprehensive Pre-construction Services: We actively engage in early-stage planning, providing budget insights, detailed geotechnical assessments, and alternative foundation methodologies to optimize project outcomes.
- Advanced Engineering & Tailored Solutions: Leveraging our vast technical resources, our engineering team creates custom foundation systems aligned precisely with project-specific requirements.
- State-of-the-Art Execution: Our impressive fleet—including vertical drills, Klemm rigs, and specialized tooling—enables efficient, high-quality foundation installations with minimal site disruption.
- Rigorous Quality Control & Safety Measures: We maintain stringent quality standards and industry-leading safety protocols, including regular crew training, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and comprehensive project oversight.
Connect with Us
Discover how Pacific Foundation can deliver tailored deep foundation solutions that meet your unique project requirements. Our team stands ready to partner with you, offering expertise, innovation, and exceptional results.