Loyola Blakefield

Levelift was subcontracted to install 82 piles to support the new Learning Center on the Loyola Blakefield campus.

Project Summary:

  • Helical Pile Type: 1.5″ Square Shaft
  • Location: Townson, MD
  • # of Helical Piles: 82
  • Installation Depth: 15′
  • Equipment Used: Yanmar Excavator with 20K Eskridge 20K Drivehead
  • Challenge/Unique Aspect: Access, mobilization and no vibration drove the decision to use helicals. Limited access on a crowded, busy campus with other buildings in close proximity required small low-impact equipment to facilitate the installation.
  • Danbro Installer: Levelift Foundations LLC
  • Engineer/Architect: JMT Architecture
  • General Contractor: Whiting-Turner Contracting Company