Sustainable Solutions Continue in 2009

DGI-Menard had a successful 2008 - thanks to our valued clients.

In 2009, we will continue to offer sustainable, design-build solutions that conserve natural resources while improving soft ground and reducing settlement. "In the past four to five years," says Seth Pearlman, CEO and president of DGI-Menard, "we've noticed an increase in demand for sustainable ground improvement techniques and solutions that improve construction quality while controlling costs."

"Within the industry, people continue to over-design because they don't have the research or documentation necessary to turn design efficiencies into cost-effective, sustainable practice, states Pearlman. "We must develop and maintain a philosophy of continuous improvement."

DGI-Menard provides sustainable solutions with Controlled Modulus Columns (CMCs) - a ground improvement solution with a smaller carbon footprint than traditional methods. CMCs are typically used for storage tanks and containment structures, buildings and warehouses, port and airport platforms, and roads and railways.

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CMCs Installed at Squantum Gardens

DGI-Menard has completed several ground improvement projects for clients with multi-story residential housing units, including the Moorings at Squantum Gardens in Quincy, MA. When the geotechnical study revealed that the soils underlying the site could not adequately support the proposed fill and structures, DGI-Menard installed more than 1,200 CMCs to stiffen the underlying weak soils, provide the appropriate settlement reduction and support the buildings and the substantial amount of fill that was placed on the site.

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Get to Know

Jason Griffin has been a project engineer for DGI-Menard since 2004 and was recently promoted to estimating manager, responsible for the early development of ground improvement projects, which includes preliminary designs, cost estimation, and proposal preparation and delivery. In addition, Jason provides technical presentations and technical consultation to client contacts. From an operations perspective, Jason has experience in quality control management and site technical support. Jason has worked on several major projects including Henley on the Hudson and Squantum Gardens.

Jason has a B.S. in Geology from the State University of New York at Oneonta, and an M.S. in Engineering Geology (Kent State University). He is a member of the Deep Foundation Institute, American Society for Civil Engineers, Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists, Engineers Without Borders and Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania.

Jason's hobbies include home remodeling and making his own beer. Jason and his wife, Kim welcomed their first child in 2008.