Napier Residential Build – Uncontrolled Fill

For this residential new build in Napier, 53 Blade Piles were installed to support foundations across 2 metres of uncontrolled fill and soft ground, working with our local installer Dodge Contracting. The Blade Piles transfer structural loads past weak surface soils into competent ground below, providing a reliable foundation that prevents settlement and ensures long-term […]

Great Barrier Island – Erosion Protection

For this beachfront property on Great Barrier Island, Blade Piles were installed in partnership with Aotea Contractors, Blade Pile’s certified local installers. With their deep understanding of the island’s unique soil conditions, Aotea Contractors recognised that screw piles were the most reliable foundation solution for this site. The piles were designed so that if the […]

Whakatāne Aquatic Centre – Bridging Services

For the Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Blade Piles were installed to provide a stable foundation for the canopy over the outdoor pool, which has now been completed to keep patrons SunSmart during the summer months. The site presented significant challenges due to the extensive underground services typical of an aquatic centre. Blade Piles were […]

Motueka Library – Earthquake Strengthening

We spent several days in the beautiful town of Motueka, partnering with local installers to install Blade Piles for the new Motueka Public Library. A Nelson-based certified Blade Pile engineer, part of one of the 140 engineering firms we collaborate with nationwide, incorporated screw piles into the footings design to resist uplift forces caused by […]

Ōhope – Close Proximity Piling

During construction of a new build in the Bay of Plenty, additional piling was required to improve earthquake performance and soil stability. With construction already underway, the challenge was to install the necessary foundations without delaying the project schedule or disrupting surrounding work on site. Blade Piles provided the ideal solution for this close proximity […]

Auckland New Build – Flood Zone

For this Auckland new build, construction was able to continue without delays from bad weather, as Blade Piles can be installed rain or shine. This reliability allowed the foundation work to stay on schedule despite challenging site conditions. The property is located on very soft ground within a flood zone, requiring a foundation solution that […]