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Securing a Company’s Future with Soil Nails, Micropiles

Tips from the Top of a Fast Growing Drilling, Construction Company

Jeremy Verdusco

May 31, 2021

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Thoughts on company leadership, growth from Brian DeSpain, president of UMA Geotechnical Construction.

Brian DeSpain on Growing Construction Companies

May 14, 2021

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In episode 29, the hosts talk to UMA’s Brian DeSpain about construction company leadership, growth.

North Carolina Firm Scales Up for Enormous Soil-Nail Wall

UMA Rises to Challenge on Greensboro Western Loop Project

Brian M. Fraley

October 2, 2020

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Wall 4 stretched for 42,000 square feet, took more than 2,000 soil nails.

Kwik-ZIP’s GT Range

July 13, 2020

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Centralizer designed for soil nailing, rock bolt and anchoring applications.

Soil Nail Launcher Wins Innovative DFI Award

Alexis Brumm

October 1, 2018

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The C. William Bermingham Innovation Award, established in 2012 to honor Bill Bermingham and his contributions, encourages and recognizes unique and innovative offerings to the deep foundations industry.

Hayward Baker’s John Wolosick Becomes DFI President

Valerie King

February 24, 2015

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The new DFI president shares his plans and take on the industry.

How to Use Thermal Integrity Profiling to Assess Soil Nail Integrity

Gina Beim George Piscsalko P.E. Pile Dynamics Inc. GRL Engineers Inc.

February 2, 2015

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A demonstration project in Huntsville, Texas, evaluated the effectiveness of using Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP) to assess the integrity of soil nails.

Meeting Geotechnical Drilling Challenges in the Pacific Northwest

Robert J. Slyh

February 2, 2015

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Geotechnical drilling projects in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States have become increasingly complex as “developable” sites become more problematic because of severe geologic problems and topographic constraints.

Hayward Baker Puts Decorative Spin on Soil Nailing

Project adds artistic look to functional retaining wall

April 25, 2014

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Foundation engineering firm gives nearby residents natural-looking view.

The Basics of Geotechnical Construction Drilling, Part 1

Successful Execution Demands Efficient, Safe Drilling in All Ground Conditions

Donald Bruce

March 28, 2006

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This review is intended as a fundamental guide to various aspects of the technology, including drilling methodologies, flushing, drill hole deviation, monitoring and specifications.