Advanced Construction Techniques Ltd. (ACT) was incorporated in 1992 to provide
specialized contracting services for the Civil and Geotechnical Engineering industry.
We provide a wide range of ground modification
and seepage control services including large dam seepage cut-off curtains, foundation
settlement controls/arrestment utilizing compensation techniques, tunnel settlement
and support, tunnel seepage control.
Our primary focus is multifaceted geotechnical construction projects. These projects
require innovative solutions utilizing highly specialized techniques and necessitate
strong engineering on-the-fly, quality control and assurance, cost management control
and best value. Our typical projects include seepage control and stabilization of
large earthen and concrete dams, along with underground structure reconstruction
encompassing subways, tunnels, railway, water supply aqueducts, mines, penstocks,
and the like. ACT is continually pushing technological limits to their extent in
order to provide best value to our clients. Working in partnership with Gannett
Fleming, Inc. we have developed the
IntelliGrout® System which is a comprehensive
integration of data collection, real-time data display, database functions, real-time
analytical capabilities, and CADD. To accurately manage large seepage/compensation
projects in real time control of field activities.
We have successfully completed projects requiring our special expertise throughout
North America. We are continually improving, modifying and developing our techniques
based on our project experiences. For over a decade our practical experience and
developed skills have made us an innovator in these specialized industries.
Specialty projects require unique equipment and since our very first project, we
have acquired a wide range of specialized equipment. Much of our equipment has been
specially designed to meet our clients’ project requirements. We maintain an inventory
of specialty equipment and support which exceeds $50 million.
The company employs engineers, technicians and specialized personnel. We take pride
in our people and their ability to work together to solve problems and offer new
and better ways to complete projects.
We are committed to providing the most economical, technically acceptable solution
for our clients.
James Cockburn
President