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Foundation Repair Contractors Receive Training about Various Foundation Repair Methods
Jeff Kortan, P.E., Director of Engineering for Foundation Supportworks, presented at the Foundation Repair Association’s annual conference last week in Houston, TX. The Foundation Repair Association is a professional organization that exists to promote high ethical standards in the practice of foundation repair and to promote cooperation between the foundation repair industry and government.
At the conference, Jeff presented about two common foundation repair methods: Push Pier Systems and Helical Pier Systems. The push pier presentation discussed how push pier systems are designed and tested, the proper way to install push pier systems, and how the systems develop a factor of safety. The presentation about helical pier systems explained common helical pier terminology, typical applications, how capacity is determined and verified, load testing, and ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria 358, which outlines the proper design and testing of helical foundation systems.
Foundation Supportworks is Nominated for the “Innovator of the Year” Award
Foundation Supportworks is pleased to announce that on Thursday, March 31st, our company was recognized by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce as a nominee for the “Innovator of the Year” award.
The Big O! Excellence Awards are part of a new program designed to recognize the contributions of Greater Omaha individuals and businesses in the Omaha business community. The “Innovator Award” recognizes an organization that has both envisioned and executed on an opportunity and acknowledges innovators who are creatively making a difference and likely to be leaders in their field.
Foundation Supportworks was founded with the intention to not only provide fully-engineered, quality foundation stabilization products, but also provide foundation repair contractors throughout North America with the proper tools and training to assist them in building more successful businesses. Our mission statement is:
To be the industry leader,
relentless in our pursuit to be extraordinary
with support, service, training and products
that inspire success.
Foundation Supportworks has truly envisioned and executed on an opportunity to revolutionize the foundation repair industry by creating and implementing new innovations in the specific areas of engineering, sales, marketing and training. We’re honored to be nominated for this outstanding award!
Foundation Supportworks Becomes a Registered Provider of Continuing Education Through NCEES RCEP
Foundation Supportworks was recently accepted as a registered continuing education provider through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying’s (NCEES) Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). The NCEES RCEP is a comprehensive registry of continuing education providers that have demonstrated adherence to high-quality, effective practices in the development and delivery of professional education activities for engineers. The purpose of the RCEP through NCEES is to:
• Promote quality and consistency in engineering continuing education and training.
• Measure and monitor providers of continuing education against established criteria.
• Recognize providers who adhere to effective practices.
• Provide a single source for licensee education recordkeeping.
Amanda Harrington, Director of Training and Development for Foundation Supportworks, said, “We are thrilled and honored that our educational offerings and practices have been recognized by NCEES RCEP as adhering to a high level of quality and standards. The goal of our coursework is to educate the engineering community on various deep foundation solutions that are available and how those solutions interface with structures in varying soil conditions. We are proud to have received this RCEP designation through NCEES.”
For information, dates and locations of upcoming engineering seminars offered by Foundation Supportworks, please visit Event Calendar under the About Us tab on the FSI website.
Foundation Supportworks Presents to Over 85 Engineers in Charlotte, NC
Jeff Kortan, Director of Engineering for Foundation Supportworks, presented a 5-hour engineering seminar in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 9th. Foundation Supportworks of the Carolina’s, a division of DryPro Basement Systems, hosted the event where more than 85 engineers were in attendance.
The 5-hour seminar gave local engineers an opportunity to obtain 5 Professional Development Hours and expand their knowledge about typical applications, design considerations, capacity calculations, and material selection for Foundation Supportworks™, helical foundation systems, helical soil nails, and push pier systems.
Another Successful Commercial Sales & Marketing Training Takes Place
Don Deardorff, P.E. conducts a helical pile load test.
More than 20 representatives from Foundation Supportworks (FSI) dealer offices attended Commercial Sales & Marketing during the week of May 24th. The three-day training course educates participants in the areas of sales and marketing, installation, field testing, product knowledge and product application.
Throughout the week participants learned about the technical aspects of deep foundation systems and received training on how FSI products can be applied in commercial applications. Jeff Kortan, P.E. said, “This seminar is one of the most in-depth, comprehensive trainings that Foundation Supportworks offers. The dealers who attend leave with the knowledge and resources they need to effectively promote FSI products to engineers, architects and general contractors.”