The Pittsburgh, PA headquarters of Menard is the US branch of Menard, an international specialty ground improvement contractor and a member of the Soletanche Freyssinet Group, which includes Menard, Reinforced Earth and Soletanche Bachy, geotechnical and specialized civil engineering companies; Freyssinet, specialists in prestressing, cable-stayed structures and structural repair; and Nuvia, a leader in the nuclear field.
As a specialized ground improvement contractor, Menard offers economical solutions for ground improvement that can be attractive alternatives to removal and replacement or deep foundations. Our broad range of ground improvement technologies include:
Our ground improvement design/construct experience has been successfully used worldwide in the construction of buildings, commercial warehouses, port and airport platforms, heavy industrial storage areas, roads, embankments and railways.
Expertise, Methodology and Technology
Menard's 35 years of experience in ground improvement have given us a unique perspective. We have developed many new methods and technologies that provide distinct advantages in each type of soil improvement scenario.
We begin with a review of the available geotechnical information and evaluation of the type of structure to be built. We then select the most appropriate ground improvement technique based on soil, structure and performance requirements. This leads to detailed design studies and ultimately the application of specific ground improvement technologies by dedicated teams nationwide.
Menard is continuously improving and refining our ground improvement technologies and methods. A fundamental objective for the company is to lead the ground improvement industry through accrued efficiency, dependability and cost-effectiveness with each project. Our continuous improvement processes include finite element methods, in-situ measurement and monitoring, and construction equipment optimization techniques in the field.
