Sustainable Technology

The Freyssinet Group, which includes DGI-Menard, is committed to Sustainable Technology. The Group leads by example, contributing to sustainability by developing innovative solutions and techniques that conserve natural resources and limit CO₂ emissions and implementing behaviors and practices that meet these goals.

The Freyssinet Group

For 70 years The Freyssinet Group has championed innovation in specialized civil engineering and construction with leading technology in ground improvement, earth retention and structures. Today, we continue to deliver sustainable design-build solutions for transportation, public infrastructure, commercial and industrial sites and marine and airport structures. The depth of our expertise is strengthened through an international network in 50 countries and the backing of VINCI, a world leader in construction and civil engineering.

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Environmentally Sustainable Technique:
Lateral Soil Displacement Gains Ground on U.S. Projects

A low-impact, low-cost composite ground improvement system developed in France is now taking hold in the U.S. Controlled Modulus Columns densify and reinforce soft ground without causing vibration or generating spoils.

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CMC: A Technique that Respects the Environment

Across from the Manhattan skyscrapers, DGI-Menard recently installed Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) for foundation support of a prestigious residential complex. Since the CMC technique involves no measurable vibration and creates no appreciable spoil, the impact to the environment is minimal.

>Read the entire article from Soils & Structures magazine