Improvement in Kelowna addresses the challenges of building on the region’s variable glacial till, silty lakebed deposits, and liquefiable sands common in the Okanagan Valley. Our approach aligns with the geotechnical requirements of the British Columbia Building Code and CSA A23.3, ensuring foundation soils meet bearing capacity and settlement criteria through verified techniques. We focus on densification and reinforcement methods suitable for local subsurface conditions, including stone column design and vibrocompaction design, to mitigate seismic risks and improve poor ground.
These solutions support mid-rise residential, commercial, and light industrial projects across Kelowna where native soils cannot sustain conventional footings. For sites with high groundwater or contamination constraints, deeper treatment using stone columns provides reliable load transfer and drainage, while vibrocompaction effectively densifies clean granular fills beneath warehouses and parking structures. Selecting the right technique early reduces excavation and long-term maintenance, delivering stable, code-compliant foundations for the Okanagan’s growing built environment.