The foundation industry has been stuck in the past for decades, relying heavily on traditional methods like bored piers.
At Pile Vic, we’re changing that narrative.
Steel screw piles, or helical piles, represent not just a small step but a giant leap forward in sustainable and efficient building practices. Our mission is simple yet revolutionary:
Leverage advanced technology to drastically reduce environmental impact while pushing construction into a smarter, cleaner future.
Why Steel Screw Piles Outperform Bored Piers
Steel screw piles are fundamentally superior.
Picture a sleek steel shaft fitted with precise helical plates, mechanically screwed into the ground with laser-focused accuracy.
Compare that to bored piers—an outdated process involving extensive drilling, large-scale soil displacement, and massive concrete pours. The difference isn’t subtle—it’s profound.
Let’s take a further look at some benefits of steel screw piles:
Unmatched Environmental Advantages
Minimal Soil Disturbance
Traditional foundations churn through the earth, disturbing ecosystems and generating unnecessary waste. Screw piles virtually eliminate this chaos.
They cut neatly into the soil without widespread excavation, dramatically reducing environmental disruption and associated carbon emissions from soil handling and transportation – techniblock.com.au
Significant Reduction in Carbon Footprint
Concrete, a primary ingredient in bored piers, is responsible for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions – Time
Screw piles bypass this entirely, using minimal to zero concrete, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of any construction project.
Our final CO2 emissions figures for our helical pier foundation came out to 254t/CO2. This might have seemed like a lot of emissions, until we compared it to the 1146t/CO2 emissions a comparable concrete foundation solution would create.”
– sbhelical.com
Fully Reusable and 100% Recyclable
Steel screw piles aren’t disposable—they’re the future of sustainability. At the end of a project’s lifecycle, they can be easily removed, relocated, and reused, embodying the circular economy we desperately need.
For instance, helical pile foundations have been unscrewed and re-used after 25 years in service with no loss of integrity – blog.hubbel.com
Our screw piles are made of 95% Australian steel, which is completely recyclable, reinforcing our dedication to environmental responsibility and local industry.
Engineered for Sensitive Environments
For ecologically sensitive areas, traditional foundations pose substantial risks. Screw piles, however, allow construction to coexist seamlessly with nature. Their precision installation minimizes ecological impact, making them ideal for wetlands, forested areas, or biodiverse environments.
Cost-Efficient by Design
Faster Installation, Lower Costs
Efficiency drives everything we do. It’s quite common knowledge that steel screw piles are much quicker to install than traditional concrete foundations:
Helical piles can be installed rapidly, with crews capable of placing 20 to 30 piles per day. This efficiency significantly reduces project timelines compared to traditional foundations like concrete…
– ushelicalpiers.com
Less Material, Lower Transport Costs
Steel screw pile foundations are materially and logistically more efficient than large concrete piers. They require far less bulk material, which translates to lighter loads to transport and handle.
Screw pile foundations use dramatically less material mass than concrete footings for equivalent load capacity.
In one large project example, the screw pile design used 152 tonnes of steel total, replacing what would have been ~1,515 tonnes of concrete and rebar in a comparable bored pier design – sbhelical.com
This is about a 90% reduction in total material weight for the foundation.
Versatile Across Challenging Terrains
Traditional bored piers often falter in challenging ground conditions, requiring expensive custom solutions. Screw piles adapt effortlessly across diverse soils, significantly reducing complexity and cost, reinforcing their superior, sharp design.
Pile Vic’s Vision for Sustainable Excellence
At Pile Vic, we’re not just adopting a new technology—we’re pioneering a fundamental shift.
Our steel screw piles, crafted from premium Australian steel, aren’t merely a product—they represent a bold vision of construction’s future: smarter, cleaner and more efficient.
We also manufacture our own piles in-house – leading to total control over the entire process.
Moving Forward
The choice is clear: traditional foundations, with their heavy environmental footprint and outdated processes, belong to the past. Steel screw piles are the foundation of tomorrow.
Pile Vic is committed to leading this transformation, building not just structures, but a brighter, sustainable future for everyone.
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